Kyra Gracie Guimaraes, 24-years-old, is a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt who holds multiple titles. She is living, breathing, preforming proof that the Gracie name doesn’t just live in men, it’s legend has been passed along to the daughters as well, along with stunning good looks. She is not the first Gracie female to practice Jiu-jitsu, but she is the first to compete. In an interview, she talked about how she has begun to help teach childeren in Brazil, Jiu-jitsu, and has thought about getting involved in MMA at some point in the future.
Grappling credentials
- 3x World BJJ Champion (2004,2006,2008)
- 5x Pan American BJJ Games Champion (2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007)
- 5x Brazilian BJJ Champion (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004)
- 5x New York State BJJ Champion (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
- 2x ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) Submission Wrestling World Champion (2005, 2007)
- 1x Asiatic BJJ Champion (2006)