João Miyao

João Miyao
BornJoão Ricardo Bordignon Miyao
(1991-05-11) 11 May 1991
Andirá, Paraná, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
DivisionFeather / Light-feather
StyleBrazilian jiu-jitsu
Sport jiu-jitsu
TeamPSLPB Cicero Costha
Unity Jiu Jitsu (former member)
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (under Cicero Costha)
Other information
Notable relativesPaulo Miyao (twin brother)
Medal record
IBJJF World Championship
Silver medal – second place2014Featherweight[1]
Silver medal – second place2015Featherweight [2]
Silver medal – second place2017Featherweight[3]
Bronze medal – third place2018Featherweight[4]
Gold medal – first place2019Featherweight[5]


IBJJF World No-Gi Championship
Gold medal – first place2015Featherweight[6]
Silver medal – second place2016Featherweight[7]
Gold medal – first place2017Featherweight[8]
Gold medal – first place2018Featherweight[9]
Gold medal – first place2019Featherweight[10]


IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place2014Featherweight[11]
Gold medal – first place2015Featherweight[12]
Gold medal – first place2016Featherweight[13]
Gold medal – first place2017Featherweight[14]
Gold medal – first place2018Featherweight[15]


IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championship
Gold medal – first place2015Featherweight [16]
Gold medal – first place2018Featherweight[17]


European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place2014Featherweight[18]
Gold medal – first place2018Featherweight[19]
Gold medal – first place2019Featherweight[20]


Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place2014Featherweight[21]
Bronze medal – third place2019Featherweight[22]


UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro [23][24]
Gold medal – first place2018Featherweight
Silver medal – second place2019Featherweight


UAEJJF Grand Slam[25][26][27]
Gold medal – first placeAbu Dhabi 2018Featherweight
Gold medal – first placeAbu Dhabi 2019Featherweight
Gold medal – first placeRio de Janeiro 2015Featherweight
Gold medal – first placeLos Angeles 2017Featherweight

João Ricardo Bordignon Miyao (born in 1991, in Andirá, Paraná, Brazil) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and submission grappling competitor. Known for his dynamic guard game and frequent use of the berimbolo, he is regarded as one of the most prominent athletes of his generation.[25]

Biography

Miyao was born in Andirá, Paraná, in 1991, alongside his twin brother Paulo Miyao. They are of Japanese descent and grew up in a humble family, children of a farmer and a housewife.[25]

He began martial arts through judo, but at age 16 transitioned to Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Adriano Carvalho.[25] Seeking higher-level training, the brothers moved to São Paulo and joined the PSLPB Cicero Costha project - Projeto Social Lutando Pelo Bem (Fighting for Good Social Project), where they lived and trained full time.[25]

Competitive career

João and Paulo stood out at the colored belt ranks with national and international titles, showing strong competitive drive. Both were promoted to black belt on June 25, 2013, in a ceremony covered by GracieMag, where they stated they "expected to win many World titles at black belt."[28]

As a black belt, João actively competed in IBJJF tournaments, both gi and no-gi, and in submission-only grappling events such as the Eddie Bravo Invitational. His fight record on FloGrappling shows consistent appearances at major tournaments, including Worlds and Opens from 2018 to 2020.[29]

He also earned notable titles outside the IBJJF. In 2017, he won the ACBJJ Grand Prix in the 60kg division, defeating Isaac Doederlein in the final, according to GracieMag.[30]

At the 2017 IBJJF European Championship, he suffered the first guard pass in three years of high-level competition, against Gabriel Moraes, as reported by FloGrappling.[31]

His main achievements include:

  • IBJJF World No-Gi Champion[25]
  • IBJJF Pan-American Champion[25]
  • Multiple-time medalist at IBJJF World Championships (gi)[25]

Fighting style

Miyao is known for his use of the berimbolo and modern guard variations, as well as his ability to compete in absolute divisions against heavier opponents.[25] His resilience and frequent competition schedule earned him the nickname "BJJ marathon man."[32]

Physical challenges

After years of high-level competition, João has revealed the physical toll, including severe shoulder injuries and finger deformities.[33]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Results Worlds 2014". ibjjf.com. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "Results Worlds 2015". ibjjf.com. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  3. ↑ "Results Worlds 2017". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "Results Worlds 2018". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "Results Worlds 2019". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  6. ↑ "World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi IBJJF Championship 2015". www.ibjjfdb.com. Archived from the original on 15 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  7. ↑ "World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi IBJJF Championship 2016". www.ibjjfdb.com. Archived from the original on 15 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  8. ↑ "World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi IBJJF Championship 2017". www.ibjjfdb.com.
  9. ↑ "World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi IBJJF Championship 2018". www.ibjjfdb.com. Archived from the original on 15 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  10. ↑ "World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi IBJJF Championship 2019". www.ibjjfdb.com. Archived from the original on 15 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  11. ↑ "Results Pan-American 2014". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  12. ↑ "Results Pan-American 2015". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  13. ↑ "Results Pan-American 2016". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  14. ↑ "Results Pan-American 2017". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  15. ↑ "Results Pan-American 2018". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  16. ↑ "Results Pan-American No-Gi 2015". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  17. ↑ "Results Pan-American No-Gi". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  18. ↑ "Results European 2014". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  19. ↑ "Results European 2018". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  20. ↑ "Results European 2019". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  21. ↑ "Results Brazilian Nationals 2014". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  22. ↑ "Results Brazilian Nationals 2019". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  23. ↑ "Joao Miyao – UAEJJF Profile". UAE Jiu Jitsu Federation. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  24. ↑ "UAEJJF World Pro 2018 Results". BJJ Heroes. 28 April 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  25. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Joao Miyao". BJJ Heroes. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  26. ↑ Smith, Chase (13 January 2018). "2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam: Black Belt Results". FloGrappling. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  27. ↑ "Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Black Belt Finals Results". BJJEE. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  28. ↑ "Miyao brothers and the black belt: 'We expect the same success as in other belts'". GracieMag. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  29. ↑ "Joao Miyao". FloGrappling. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  30. ↑ "João Miyao beats Isaac Doederlein in 60kg ACBJJ GP final". GracieMag. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  31. ↑ "Yep, Joao Miyao Got His Guard Passed For The First Time In 3 Years At Euros". FloGrappling. 20 January 2017. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  32. ↑ "Joao Miyao: Marathon Man". BJJ Heroes. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  33. ↑ "BJJ Champ Joao Miyao Displays Long Term Effects Of A Lifetime Of Competition". BJJ Eastern Europe. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
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