Daniel is a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who has been training for over a decade. Inspired by UFC, he started his BJJ journey in 2011 and quickly fell in love with the sport. After dabbling in MMA, he fully committed to BJJ and achieved significant success, including multiple championship titles and a strong competitive record.
His training includes high-level academies like Absolute MMA and Roka, where he's honed his skills under renowned coaches like Lachlan Giles and John Danaher. Today, Daniel is a respected competitor and coach, known for his dynamic style and entertaining performances.
Biography
Daniel Schuardt discovered his passion for martial arts after watching UFC. He started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at 15 and quickly fell in love with grappling. To improve his overall MMA skills, he added wrestling to his training routine. After mastering his grappling and striking, Daniel is now confident in all aspects of mixed martial arts.
How Old is Daniel Schuardt?
As of writing, Daniel Schuardt is 28 years old.
What is his Weight Class?
He is competing in the -99kg division.
What is his Belt Rank?
Daniel Schuardt holds a Black belt rank in Jiu Jitsu.
Team or Affiliation
Extreme Mixed Martial Arts
Noteworthy Titles/Tournaments Won
- AIGA Kazakhstan, first round submission victories;
- ADCC Oceania and Asia Trials 2019 / 2022 – Double Silver;
- World Championships, No Gi brown belt 2019 – Bronze;
- ADCC Australian Open 100kg Pro Division Champion;
- 3X AFBJJ Vic State Championships Black Belt (No Gi Weight and open class) – Double Gold;
- BJJF Pan Pacific Black Belt Ultra Heavyweight Champion;
- AFBJJ National Champion (Weight and open class) – Gold;
- Boa Super 8 Superfight – Gold.
- ADCC Asia & Oceania Trials 2 Winner—2024
Noteworthy Matches
Daniel Schuardt No Gi Worlds 2017
Daniel Schuardt vs Issey Buangala
Popular Submissions and Moves
- Knee Bar
- Triangle Choke
Find Daniel Schuardt on Instagram @daniel_the_manchild
