Joao Miyao
Multiple IBJJF medalist · 2010–2022
Lineage
Miyao's elite Guard Game (96) and elite Escapes (92) define this era.
Competition Record
Career grappling record
Gi
No-Gi
Multiple IBJJF medalist, berimbolo pioneer
Mat Resume
Time on the mats in professional competition
38
Pro Matches
18
Mat Hours
15
Events
7.5 min
Avg Duration
42 sec
Fastest Sub
14
Sub-Only Matches
Style Analysis
Berimbolo pioneer who alongside his twin Paulo revolutionized modern guard play. Multiple IBJJF medalist known for relentless guard attacks.
Signature Submissions
Notable Matches
Key competition results
Did You Know?
Pioneer of the berimbolo alongside twin brother Paulo
Multiple IBJJF World Championship medals
Revolutionized modern guard play from 2010-2018
Trophy Case
Berimbolo pioneer
Multiple silver and bronze
Signature Moments
The Berimbolo Revolution
Joao Miyao, along with his twin brother Paulo, revolutionized competitive BJJ with their relentless berimbolo and back-take system. Their guard retention was so good that elite black belts could not pass for entire matches. They forced the entire sport to develop anti-berimbolo defenses.
The twins who forced the entire sport to evolve. You either learned to defend the berimbolo or you lost to the Miyaos.
Season Stats · Multiple IBJJF medalist
Engine Attributes
Data Coverage
FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF
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