Kaua Gabriel is a young Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt who has quickly risen to prominence in the sport. He first gained attention in 2022 when he reached the final of the ADCC Brazilian Qualifier as a purple belt. Since then, he has continued to impress with his skills, especially in no-gi competition.
Kaua Gabriel recently achieved a significant milestone by being promoted to black belt after winning gold medals in both his weight class and the absolute division at the IBJJF No Gi Brazilian National Championship 2023.
This impressive victory showcases his ability to compete against much larger opponents, as he has previously won a silver medal in the absolute division of the ADCC Sao Paulo Open.
Biography
Kaua Gabriel started training at the age of 4 under the guidance of his mother, a purple belt jiu-jitsu practitioner. Growing up in Manaus, Brazil, he progressed through the ranks, eventually becoming a brown belt in 2022.
Kaua has gained recognition in the no-gi scene, particularly for his impressive performance at the CBJJ Brazilian National No-Gi Championship, where he won gold medals in both his weight class and the absolute division. This achievement earned him a black belt promotion from his instructor, Melqui Galvao.
How Old is Kaua Gabriel?
As of writing, Kaua Gabriel is 30 years old.
What is his Weight Class?
He is competing in the 66kg division.
What is his Belt Rank?
Kaua Gabriel holds a Black Belt rank in Jiu Jitsu.
Team or Affiliation
Escola Melqui Galvão
Noteworthy Titles/Tournaments Won
- 2nd Place ADCC Brazil Trials 1 (2024)
- 2nd Place ADCC Brazil Trials 2 (2022 / 2024)
- 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals NOGI (2023** brown)
- 1st Place CBJJE Mundial Championship NOGI (2023** brown)
- 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2016)
- 1st Place CBJJ South American Championship (2017)
- 3rd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2019)
Noteworthy Matches
Kaua Gabriel vs Claudiney Xavier
Popular Submissions and Moves
- Straight Ankle Lock
Find Kaua Gabriel on Instagram @kauagabrielbjj1
