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IBJJF Ready
"IBJJF Ready" signifies that the product meets the standards and regulations set by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), the governing body for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions worldwide. When our products are labeled as "IBJJF Ready," it means that it complies with the specifications outlined by the federation for use in tournaments and competitions sanctioned by the IBJJF
Durable, High-Quality Materials
Rio Heroes prides itself on the exceptional durability and high-quality materials that define our products. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, our gear is constructed using premium materials known for their strength and resilience
Jorge Pereira is a Brazilian Red & White Coral Belt (8th Degree) Jiu-Jitsu Master who earned his black belt training under Rickson Gracie (1986)
Pereira is known as one of the defenders of the Brazilian grappling style in vale tudo (no holds barred) matches throughout the 1980/90s and 2000s as well as for having built one of the strongest jiu jitsu teams of that era, developing athletes such as Leo Dalla, Otavio “Tatá” Duarte, Paulo Guillobel, Wander Braga or Luiz “Guigo” to name a few.
Jorge Pereira fought in the Gracie Academy trials
His performances earned him a spot on Rickson Gracie‘s competition squad, a special sect of the Gracie Academy that was chosen to represent Rickson himself.
Jorge started attending the group classes of these elite competitors from when he was a blue belt, he carried out training under Rickson Gracie for many years, achieving the rank of black belt in 1986.
In 2007 an American entrepreneur named Jason Atkins contacted Jorge Pereira making a proposal that turned the fighting world upside down.
Backed by a few companies, Atkins opened an extreme events online channel (Tough Sports) that had no-holds-barred combat as its core entertainment. The site’s event was called Rio Heroes, and it sought a raw approach to mixed martial arts (MMA), which a trending sport at the time.
Rio Heroes was broadcasted live from a satellite truck, with the fights being held in some of Brazil’s scariest favelas. Jorge Pereira was the frontman of Rio Heroes who reached out to fighters, was the organization’s speaker and also its referee.