Daniel "Montanha" de Lima

About Professor Daniel Montanha

All Jiu Jitsu classes are taught or supervised by renown professor, second-degree black belt Daniel “Montanha” de Lima in a very friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Daniel Montanha is the head instructor at Gracie Barra Miami. Raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Montanha is an accomplished competitor personally prepared and instructed by Grand Master Carlos Gracie, Jr.

Professor Montanha started Jiu Jitsu as a child, and has direct lineage to Carlos Gracie Sr., the art’s founder.  With over 21 years of Jiu-Jitsu experience, Montanha boasts an exceptional record as both fighter and teacher, able to teach a complete novice or an experienced competitor and help them achieve their personal goals. In addition to teaching practitioners of all kinds, Montanha also frequently gives seminars on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to U.S. law enforcement and military personnel.  At Gracie Barra Miami, you will receive the opportunity to spar hands-on with your instructor with or without gi.  You’ll learn genuine BJJ from a second-degree black belt under the legendary Master Carlos Gracie, Jr.

Daniel Montanha’s Career Highlights

• 2011 Florida state champion
• 2010 florida classic champion
• 2010 american champion
• 2010 miami open champion
• 2010 no gi world champion
• 2005 American International Champion
• 2004 NAGA Pro Division Champion
• 2003 Southwest Grappling Superfight Champion
• World Championships Medalist
• Pan American Medalist
• 3-Time Brazilian Team Champion
• 2-Time Rio De Janeiro State Champion
• Sao Paulo State Absolute Champion
• Espirito Santo State Absolute Champion

In addition, Professor Montanha trains:

• The Kansas City Police Academy
• The Kansas Fort Riley Army Combatives
• The Florida National Guard
• FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and Secret Service Agents
• US Army Rangers

Professor Montanha supervises two of the most awarded and dominant MMA teams in the Midwest:

• Combatives Sports Center in Manhathan, Kansas
• Springfield Fight Club in Springfield, Missouri

Montanha trains Mixed Martial Arts Fighters:

• Joe “The Nose” Wilk
• Michael Johnson
• Zach Cummings
• Lee Gibson