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Paulo Miyao

Multiple IBJJF medalist · 2010–2022

150 lbs·Black Belt·PSLPB / Cicero Costha·Gi
Skill ScoreHow you win — in-game attributes
80/99
Dominant

Miyao's elite Guard Game (96) and elite Escapes (92) define this era.

Legacy ScoreCareer dominance — record, titles, defenses
31/99
Contender
Win Rate +12Win Volume +7Sub Rate +2Pan Am (1) +3

Competition Record

Career grappling record

Gi

Wins38
Losses8
Subs7

No-Gi

Wins30
Losses7
Subs7
Submission Rate21%

Multiple IBJJF medalist, berimbolo pioneer (twin)

Records via BJJ Heroes & IBJJF

Mat Resume

Time on the mats in professional competition

45

Pro Matches

20

Mat Hours

18

Events

7.0 min

Avg Duration

1:10

Fastest Sub

12

Sub-Only Matches

Style Analysis

Twin brother and training partner of Joao. Co-pioneer of the berimbolo movement known for tireless guard play and sweep sequences.

Signature Submissions

Berimbolo to Back TakeArmbarCalf SlicerTriangle

Notable Matches

Key competition results

L
vs Rafael Mendes
Mundials 2015·2015
Advantage
L
vs Keenan Cornelius
IBJJF 2015·2015
Advantage
W
vs Isaac Doederlein
Pan Ams 2016·2016
Points

Did You Know?

1

Co-pioneer of the berimbolo with twin Joao Miyao

2

Multiple IBJJF World Championship medals

3

Part of the Cicero Costha training group

Trophy Case

2×Pan American Champion

Berimbolo co-pioneer

3×IBJJF World Medalist

Multiple silver and bronze

Signature Moments

The Other Half of the Berimbolo Revolution

2012-2020·vs vs Everyone

Paulo Miyao, twin brother of Joao, was equally responsible for the berimbolo revolution that changed competitive BJJ. Together, they forced the entire sport to develop new defensive systems. Paulo's guard retention and back-take ability were virtually identical to his brother's — and equally unstoppable.

The twin engine of the berimbolo revolution. Paulo and Joao together forced the entire sport to evolve or lose.

Career Numbers

Pan Am Golds

Pan American Championship golds

2

Verified Feb 2026 · bjjheroes.com

Season Stats · Multiple IBJJF medalist

RecordCareer competition record
68-15
Submission RateCareer submission rate
21%
Submission WinsCareer submission victories
14

Engine Attributes

Athleticism82
Competition IQ88
Escapes92
Guard Game96
Guard Passing72
Submissions78
Takedowns65
Top Control65
Skill Score
80/99
Dominant
Legacy
31/99
Contender

Data Coverage

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

FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF

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