We teach Luz Do Verao Luta Livre under Luta Livre Black Belt Prof. Tony Pacenski and we are certified and registered under the CBLLE headed by Grand Master and Luta Livre 9th Degree Bosco Lima. To read more on the founder of Luz Do Verao Luta Livre CLICK HERE
Luta Livre, also known as Brazilian Freestyle Fighting, Brazilian Submission Wrestling or Sport Wrestling, is a dynamic and exciting martial art that has gained popularity worldwide with the running and awareness of the submission only NoGi competitions.
Luta Livre’s founder is credited to be Euclydes “Tatu” Hatem, who was originally a famous catch wrestler so Catch Wrestling is the base Luta Livre was built on and plays an important part in its structure and development. Euclydes Hatem went by the name of Tatu. He began teaching catch wrestling techniques to others in Rio de Janeiro in 1927 while experimenting with some of his own innovative techniques.
Tatu brought on many challenges with the Brazilian jiu-jitsu and culminated with his victory over George Gracie in the Catch rules fight. The style emphasized fighting without a gi/uniform.
It is a NoGi grappling style that focuses on submission techniques and wrestling takedowns, making it an excellent choice for those interested in the art of ground fighting. Luta Livre has been around longer than Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is an exciting martial art that is really growing with huge momentum in countries outside of Brazil thanks the CBLLE Federation founded and headed by Luta Livre Master João Bosco Lima – Grão mestre 9º Dan
Luta Livre Submission encompasses a wide range of techniques including armlocks, leg locks, chokes and sweeps just to name a few. These techniques are designed to immobilise and pin opponents and force them into submission without the use of strikes.
This makes Luta Livre an ideal martial art for those who want to focus on grappling skills without a Gi and develop their ground game
Not only is Luta Livre an effective ground fighting system, but it also offers numerous benefits for kids who practice martial arts. It helps improve discipline, focus, coordination, and physical fitness while instilling important values such as respect and perseverance. There are many examples of Luta Livre fighters in the UFC that have had great success such as Marco Ruas, Antônio Rodrigo and Antonio Rogério the Nogueira brothers. Big Nog was a former Pride and UFC Heavyweight, while Rogério was an elite-level fighter for years just to name a few.
Whether you are looking to compete in NoGi Grappling tournaments or simply want to learn practical ground fighting skills, Luta Livre provides a comprehensive training experience. Its combination of technique, strategy, and physical conditioning make it an engaging martial art suitable for individuals of all ages and skill levels.
In conclusion, Luta Livre offers a unique blend of NoGi Grappling techniques that can be applied both in competition settings and real-life situations. Its emphasis on submission grappling makes it an exciting choice for those seeking to enhance their ground fighting skills while promoting discipline and personal growth.
At Kaizen we integrate our Luta Livre Classes into our overall NoGi training program and we hold true to the focus and intent of the Luta Livre curriculum and requirements in a fun and easy to learn manner for both kids, teens and adults. Head Coach Garry runs these programs at Kaizen, Garry is 66 years old, he teaches classes 6 days a week and is currently a Brown Belt in Luta Livre under Prof.Tony Pacenski a certified CBLLE Bosco Lima Luta Livre Black Belt.
