# MMA training and outreach in Brasília

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mma-training-and-outreach-in-braslia
> Updated: 2026-08-01T19:10:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, the Latin Fighting Alliance (LFA) organized a week of community events in Brasília’s Arena Nilson Nelson, including a women’s self‑defence seminar led by jiu‑jitsu black belt Márcio Catenacci and a youth MMA training session with UFC middleweight Caio Borralho. The program also featured the R1 Fighting Series VII, giving emerging Brazilian fighters a competitive platform.

A few days later, on 1 August 2026, renowned MMA coach Rafael Cordeiro held a public seminar at Cais do Lago, near Pier 21. He demonstrated striking and grappling techniques, offered coaching advice to local athletes and instructors, and was praised by veteran teachers for his experience training UFC legends. Together, these events illustrate a growing focus on martial‑arts education, talent development, and community engagement in Brasília.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-01: Rafael Cordeiro Holds MMA Seminar in Brasília

Rafael Cordeiro led an MMA seminar in Brasília on Aug 1 2026, teaching techniques to athletes and coaches and receiving praise from local instructors; he is a two‑time Trainer of the Year and works with UFC and

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rafael-cordeiro-holds-mma-seminar-in-braslia

### 2026-07-28: LFA launches women's self‑defence seminar and youth MMA program in Brasília

LFA’s Brasília week featured a women's self‑defence seminar led by Márcio Catenacci, a youth MMA training session with UFC’s Caio Borralho, and the R1 Fighting Series VII for upcoming fighters.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lfa-launches-womens-selfdefence-seminar-and-youth-mma-program-in-braslia

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