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Association: Why join us

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  H IGH-VALUE ADVANTAGES FOR C OACHES JOINING THE TEAM 1. The "Blue Ocean" Market Position Most grappling in India is marketed as "No-Gi BJJ." By joining a dedicated Luta Livre team, coaches gain a  unique selling proposition (USP) . For Muay Thai, Kickboxing and other striking coaches, integrating Luta Livre adds significant value to your curriculum by providing a seamless transition from pure striking to Vale Tudo/ MMA. Specialist Identity:  They become the go-to experts for aggressive, submission-only grappling and Vale Tudo/ MMA. Wrestling Synergy:  Since India has a deep culture of  Kushti , Luta Livre (which is essentially submission wrestling) is much easier for Indian students to relate to than traditional Gi-based BJJ. 2. Access to a Proven "Combat Architecture" Coaches don't have to "reinvent the wheel." The association provides a plug-and-play system: The Technical Roadmap:  Coaches receive a...

Association: List of Members

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Association: Certified instructors

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Association: Affiliated Gyms

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About: Notable Luta Livre practitioners

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     Here are several notable fighters who represent the Luta Livre style or have been instrumental in its prominence in modern MMA: 1. Marco Ruas ("The King of the Streets")      Ruas is the most iconic figure in Luta Livre history who  began training under Roberto Leitão Sr, as well as in Muay Thai under Luiz Alves.  His victory at  UFC 7  was a watershed moment; while early UFCs were dominated by specialists, Ruas showcased a complete game of Luta Livre grappling and Muay Thai striking. He is arguably the father of the "cross-training" philosophy that defines modern MMA.  If you grapple, I punch and kick... If you punch and kick, I grapple… There’s no way out… —Marco Ruas      Ruas Vale Tudo t-shirts with the above inscription had been seen on the streets of Rio de Janeiro since the early 90s, but on Sept. 8, 1995, the whole world learned exactly what it meant. Twenty-five years ago in Buffalo, New York,  ...

About: Lineage

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T HE L INEAGE T REE Grandmaster Euclydes "Tatu" Hatem >  Grandmaster   Fausto Brunocilla >  Grandmaster   Carlos Brunocilla > Grandmaster   Hugo Duarte >  P rofessor Ryan Peterson >  Professor Samuel Lalrozama >  You                                                                                             Grandmaster  Euclydes "Tatu" Hatem                                              Grandmaster   Carlos Brunocilla &  Grandmaster   Fausto Brunocilla  Grandmaster   Hugo Duarte (9th Degree Red b...