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Hannette Staack

6x IBJJF World Champion · 2004–2013

160 lbs·Black Belt·Alliance·Gi
Skill ScoreHow you win — in-game attributes
83/99
Dominant

Staack's strong Competition IQ (88) and strong Guard Passing (88) define this era.

Legacy ScoreCareer dominance — record, titles, defenses
99/99
All-Time Great
Win Rate +13Win Volume +6Sub Rate +3Worlds (6) +36

Competition Record

Career grappling record

Gi

Wins48
Losses6
Subs18

No-Gi

Wins7
Losses2
Subs2
Submission Rate36%

6x IBJJF World Champion, one of the most dominant female competitors in gi history

Records via BJJ Heroes & IBJJF

Mat Resume

Time on the mats in professional competition

35

Pro Matches

16

Mat Hours

14

Events

6.5 min

Avg Duration

52 sec

Fastest Sub

Style Analysis

Pressure passer with relentless forward energy. Her style was defined by overwhelming opponents with constant movement and chain attacks from top position. A pioneer of women's BJJ competition who helped establish the standards for the modern women's division.

Signature Submissions

ArmbarCross ChokeEzekiel ChokeTriangle

Notable Matches

Key competition results

W
vs Kyra Gracie
Mundials 2006·2006
Points
W
vs Leka Vieira
Mundials 2004·2004
Armbar
L
vs Bia Mesquita
Mundials 2012·2012
Points
W
vs Michelle Nicolini
Mundials 2009·2009
Points

Did You Know?

1

Won 6 IBJJF World Championships across multiple weight classes

2

One of the first female BJJ athletes to gain mainstream recognition

3

Trained at Alliance alongside multiple male and female world champions

4

Her rivalry with Kyra Gracie defined women's BJJ in the mid-2000s

Trophy Case

6×IBJJF World Champion

2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010

6x IBJJF World Champion — one of the most dominant female gi competitors ever

2×ADCC Medalist

Multiple ADCC medals in women's divisions

Signature Moments

6x World Champion — Women's Gi Dominance

2004-2010·vs vs Multiple

Hannette Staack won six IBJJF World Championships, making her one of the most decorated female gi competitors in history. Her technical pressure passing and submission game set the standard for women's competitive BJJ in the 2000s.

Six world titles. Hannette Staack was the women's Roger Gracie — dominant, technical, and virtually unbeatable.

Season Stats · 6x IBJJF World Champion

RecordCareer competition record
55-8
Submission RateCareer submission rate
36%
Submission WinsCareer submission victories
20

Engine Attributes

Athleticism82
Competition IQ88
Escapes80
Guard Game82
Guard Passing88
Submissions82
Takedowns78
Top Control85
Skill Score
83/99
Dominant
Legacy
99/99
All-Time Great

Data Coverage

100%
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Competition Record
Major Titles
Notable Opponents
Style & Attributes
Signature Submissions
Career Timeline
Gi/No-Gi Breakdown

FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF

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