Romero Cavalcanti

Romero Cavalcanti
Born (1952-10-22) October 22, 1952 (age 72)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesJacaré
ResidenceAtlanta, Georgia, United States
StyleGracie Jiu-Jitsu
Teacher(s)Rolls Gracie, Rickson Gracie, Helio Gracie
Rank8th deg. BJJ coral belt[1]
Notable students
Websitehttp://www.alliancebjj.com/

Romero Cavalcanti (born October 22, 1952) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master and the founder of Alliance Jiu Jitsu. He is one of the six men who were promoted to black belt by Rolls Gracie prior to his fatal 1982 hang gliding accident.[1][2] Romero has coached many of today's top competitors and coaches, and was a significant influence on the US Army Combatives Program through his student Matt Larsen. Cavalcanti is a member of the IBJJF Hall of Fame.[3]

  1. ^ a b Hywel Teague, Flograppling Masters Get Promoted Too: 7th And 8th Degree Black Belts Honored August 26, 2017
  2. ^ Rolls Gracie Biography. On The Mat URL accessed on June 14, 2010.
  3. ^ "Hall of fame". Hall of fame. Retrieved November 23, 2021.