Renato Barreto

Renato Barreto started training Jiu-Jitsu when he was still a child at Gracie Humaita academy in Rio de Janeiro. Ever since he was a white belt, he was provided by his parents with one-on-one classes with the Rolker and later with Royler Gracie, a habit that lasted for years, without interruption until Renato reached his brown belt.

Great Master Hélio Gracie was also a big part of Renato Barreto’s instruction, and in fact both his purple and brown belts were handed by Helio himself. Renato won his brown belt after an internal competition amongst all Gracie academies which was won by Renato. His black belt was also awarded after an important competitive victory (Brazilian Nationals) as a brown belt.

After receiving his black belt, Barreto started training more and more with the Gracie Family in preparation for their MMA fights, helping namely Royler and Rickson Gracie, spending time in Japan to help them get ready for their fights.

As his competitive career came to a halt, Renato started accompanying master Rickson in many of his seminars throughout the world. He also took the helm of a project called “Gracie Jiu-Jitsu for Kids” where he helps develop kids coordination and self confidence through teaching BJJ.