Martial arts have always been fascinating to me through movies and videogames. It was not until I was 22 years old that I started grappling, having no prior experience with any sort of athletic sports. After my first competition, in which I lost, I fell in love with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Being only 52 kg, it was a challenge for me to practice and compete, always having to grapple against heavier opponents whom were often times 5-15 kg heavier. I did not win a single competition during the first 2 years of training. The weight and size disadvantage gave me more of a reason to believe in Jiu-Jitsu, the only choice I had was to be as technical and precise as I can be in order to end the matches as the victor.