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Eduardo Rios

Black Belt

Eduardo "Teta" Rios is the head coach for grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Koru Martial Arts in Oslo. He received his black belt under Ricardo Libório and Murilo Bustamante and is part of the direct line from Carlson Gracie; the academy lists his lineage as Carlos Gracie, Helio Gracie, Carlson Gracie, Ricardo Libório, Eduardo Rios. Before moving to Norway he was head coach of Brazilian Top Team during what the site calls its most successful period. Rios has competed at the top international level for decades, with results including first place at the 2006 IBJJF European Open and the 2012 ADCC Europe tournament. In Norway he has helped raise the technical level of BJJ, developing jiu-jitsu competitors with international results as well as MMA fighters in major organisations including the UFC. At Koru his stated goal is to lift Norwegian martial arts through technical quality and performance development.