Oldest to earn Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt

Posted: Jun 26, 2023 Updated: Sep 11, 2023

Earning a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu is one of the most challenging achievements in martial arts; it can typically take ten-plus years of consistent training to get it. Adegard Câmar Florentino, better known as Touro Moreno, was around 32 years old when he got his brown belt. It took more than 50 years later for him to earn his black belt at 82.

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  • 82-year-old Promoted To BJJ Black Belt

    His enthusiasm and determination are commendable, and as you can see, age is not an obstacle in training this beautiful sport. His attitude is exceptional!

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    In addition to being a jiu-jitsu black belt, Câmara is also a former boxer and vale tudo fighter. He’s the father of Olympic boxing medalists Yamaguchi Falcão Florentino and Esquiva Falcão Florentino.