By Adamm Ingals

Celina, Ohio (September 4, 2023) – Patricia Aviloff Zago da Cunha, instructor at Brazuca USA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 429 W Fulton St., Celina, has won the Gold Medal at the World Master IBJJF in Las Vegas. The competition, held on Friday, September 1, 2023, is the most important competition of the year for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors.

Cunha, who is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, competed in the Master 2, Light Feather Weight division.

This is the first time a local instructor that has won the World Master IBJJF. Cunha’s victory is a major accomplishment for the Martial Arts Academy.

Tiago Buogo, owner of the Martial Arts Academy

“I am so proud of Patricia for her amazing achievement. She has worked hard for this for many years, and it is truly an inspiration to see her reach the highest level of competition.”

Cunha is a dedicated instructor who is passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She is a role model for her students and has helped many people learn the self-defense and discipline that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can teach.

Her victory at the World Master IBJJF is a testament to her hard work and dedication. It is also a great inspiration to her students.

Cunha said

“I am so grateful for the support of my family, friends, and students. I could not have done this without them.”

Cunha is an inspiration to us all. Her victory shows that anything is possible if you set your mind to it and work hard.

About Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling-based martial art whose central theme is the skill of controlling a resisting opponent in ways that force him to submit. Due to the fact that control is generally easier on the ground than in a standing position, much of the technique of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is centered around the skill of taking an opponent down to the ground and wrestling for dominant control positions from where the opponent can be rendered harmless.