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Meet The AVE Team

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Luanna Alzuguir and Ana Carolina "Baby" Vieira pose happily for photo with Luanna pretending to apply a choke to Baby

Coaches Luanna Alzuguir and Ana Carolina "Baby" Vieira barely require any introduction in the world of professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). But...if you would like to know what makes this experience and the opportunity to train under and alongside this powerhouse couple so exclusive, here are a few reasons:

Luanna Alzuguir

  • IBJJF Hall of fame Athlete

  • IBJJF #1 Ranked Athlete (2013)

  • 1st Place ADCC World Championship (2009)

  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2009 / 2010* / 2011 / 2012 / 2013)

  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship No-Gi (2018)

  • 1st Place IBJJF European Open (2011 / 2013** / 2014**)

  • 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2010 / 2011** / 2012)

  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2009 / 2013**)

  • UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Championship (2011 / 2012)

  • CBJJE World Cup (2007**)

Ana Carolina "Baby" Vieira

  • ADCC South American Trial Champion (2024) 

  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2021 / 2022)

  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship No-Gi (2018)

  • 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2021 / 2023)

  • 1st Place 3CG Kumite 7 Grand Prix (2020)

  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2021* / 2023*)

  • 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2018* / 2022* / 2023)

* Absolute
** Weight and absolute

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Perhaps less known in the BJJ community, but with a heart of gold and an unwavering smile, is Isabela Campos, the mastermind behind all things comms and tech (...and she did not awkwardly write this herself...).

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Ana Carolina "Baby" Vieira poses with Isabela Campos, holding her into a lock
Isabela Campos and Luanna Alzuguir pose smiling at the camera whilst Isabela performs a friendly choke to Luanna

Last, but most certainly not least, no team could ever be complete without a mascot.

A queen, in this instance.

Bethânia is the AVE team's main support officer and the apple of her mothers' (Luanna and Baby) eyes. 

Bethania, the American bulldog that belongs to Luanna Alzuguir and Ana Carolina "Baby" Vieira, poses for photo wearing a gi

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