Brazilian Youth Jiu‑Jitsu Champions Shine at National Championships

At the 2026 Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu championships, young athletes from across the country captured multiple titles. Eight‑year‑old Daniel Záu de Castro from Amazonas won double gold in both Gi and No‑Gi divisions in São Paulo, marking his first national victory.

Sixteen‑year‑old Yan Nonato of Tucuruí earned gold in the No‑Gi category and placed third in the open‑weight Absolute division at the Rio de Janeiro event, becoming the first champion from his municipality.

Representing Caldas (MG), Izabelli Marques Lopes and Manuela Rocha Costa each secured gold medals at the São Paulo tournament, highlighting the city's growing jiu‑jitsu program.

Fourteen‑year‑old Luiza Moreto do Nascimento, competing in the green belt for the first time, repeated her national success with a third consecutive Brazilian title in the Gi division and added a silver medal in the No‑Gi category. All achievements underscore the depth of Brazil's youth talent in the sport.