Professor Montana trains with Rafa De Lima and the Rua brothers gym (UDL) in his hometown of Curitiba, Brazil.

Daniel “Montanha” De Lima visited his hometown of Brazil, Curitiba and trained with his brother, Gracie Barra Purple Belt Rafael de Lima. After many years, the family reunited on the mats, and the language was the best one: (the language of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that is) in his home town Curitiba, Parana at UDL, (Universidade da Luta) Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Murilo “Ninja” Rua’s gym.

Daniel Montanha and top UFC fighter and Pride Champ Mauricio “Shogun” Rua after a training session.

The Universidade Da Luta team, (aka UDL) after a training session. Special thanks to Professor Joao Raphael “Simpson” and Rafa de Lima for putting it together.

It was awesome training with all of them. Thanks Shogun, Ninja, Clayton, Amaral, Dida, Tutuba, Rafa and the many others that participated for the intensity and hospitality.

Joao Raphael “Simpson”, Raphael de Lima and Daniel “Montanha” de Lima.