Braus Fight a BJJ Gi Brand Worldwide
ATHLETES
BRAUS supports BJJ and MMA athletes in their quests to improve their minds, bodies and spirits through competition. It takes a special kind of martial artist to put themselves against another fighter in the name of self-improvement. For this reason BRAUS sponsors a select team of competitive athletes, providing them with BRAUS’ high-quality gear to ensure they can perform at their very best.
THALISON VITORINO SOARES
BLACK BELT
Thalison Soares is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Cicero Costha and a representative of the Projeto Social Lutando Pelo Bem (PSLPB) Team, who worked extensively with Murilo Santana (Unity BJJ). Thalison gained notoriety within the grappling circuit after his very first year competing internationally, as a juvenile blue belt, when he displayed an unusual amount of talent. His brilliance on the mat continued throughout the colored belt divisions where Thalison conquered repeated International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) Grand Slam (Euro, Pan, Brazilian and World titles) for THREE (3) years in a row.
ANA CAROLINA SCHMITT
BLACK BELT
Ana Carolina Schmitt is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under coach Marcos Cunha, having also worked extensively with coaches such as Juliano Wandalen and Letícia Ribeiro. Ana Carolina is widely regarded as one of the top female grapplers of her generation, having conquered important titles in tournaments such as the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s World and South American Championships.
YAS DIAS
BLACK BELT
Black belt since 2021, 3 times WORLD CHAMPION, 4 times EUROPEAN CHAMPION Multiple times IBJJF OPEN’S and AJP Champion 3 times the best African female athlete by the UAEJJ I’m actually a passer. But on the ground I prefer closed guard and half guard, favorite submissions: foot locks I will always run after what I want, whatever the cost! Why BRAUS? Because until today it is the brand that I most identify with, and I know I can count on BRAUS for everything.
ONUR 'BETON' YASAR
BLACK BELT
Headcoach GFTeam Braunschweig (GER) IBJJF Europeans as white Gold IBJJF Europeans as Blue Gold IBJJF Europeans Nogi Blue Gold IBJJF Masters international Gold Naga Belt champion (purple, brown and black) 2 pro MMA Fights Favorite guard: Lasso Guard Favorite submissions: Kimura, Wrist Lock Quote: Simply uncomfortable in every position Why BRAUS: Because it’s more than just a Gi Brand! Braus share the same mindset for social projects like me and I love that
MICHAEL 'MALLE' MALISCHEWSKI
BLACK BELT
Headcoach of Berserkers Team – Magdeburg (GER) IBJJF Master Europeans 2. Place (Black Belt) IBJJF Master Europeans 3. Place (Black Belt) Naga European Champion (Black Belt) Favorite guard: Half Guard Favorite submission: Footlock Quote: Practice like you‘ve never won, play like you‘ve never lost. Why BRAUS? Because I like the style, the material and the fitting is perfect to me. And I like what it stands for…Jiu Jitsu will be a never ending story for me.
FRANZISKA MALISCHEWSKI (FRANZI)
BLACK BELT
4x Naga Champion (Blue & Purple Belt) European Champion (Brown Belt) Magdeburg, Germany Favorite guard: closed guard Favorite submission: Armbar Quote: Practice what you preach Why BRAUS? 2 years ago I passed by the BRAUS stand at the IBJJF Worlds in Las Vegas and saw the Gis and fell in love with the blue DNA Gi. There I got my first two Braus Gis. A big extra, next to the design, was the fitting for me as a woman. It was the first time I didn’t feel like I was lost inside a big bag.
WILFRIED 'WILLY' SAM
BLACK BELT
French Champion, IBJJF Open Medalist Coach at Paris, France Favorite guard: Hybrid Guard Favorite submission: Triangle or back choke Quote: Failure leads to victory Why BRAUS? Because the people behind this brand are very human, they always want to evolve, like me.
RAQUEL GUILLEN 'QUELZINHA'
BROWN BELT
Ilhas Canárias (Espanha) Favorite Guard: Closed Guard Favorite submission: Leglocks Quote: “ Tudo posso naquele que me fortalece” Filipenses 4:13 Why BRAUS? because BRAUS has a superior quality, products are comfortable and stylish. Most of all, they take care of the athletes and clients. I find it wonderful that BRAUS allocates a percentage of their sales for social projects.
ABDEL-KALIM MASTOURI
BROWN BELT
🥈 IBJJF EUROS 🥇 AJP GRAND SLAM 🥇 AJP CONTINENTAL PRO 🥇 8x FRANCE NATIONAL 🥇 3x AJP ITALY NATIONAL PRO 🥇 2x IBJJF British Nationals Student under Black Belt Christian Rodrigues in Nice, France Favorite guard: Closed guard Favorite submission: Mastouri’s Choke Quote: Results talks more than words Why BRAUS? Braus because of the brand values (no plastic, charity, Roll for a Reason) and simply because they got the best gis in the business – classy and light.
MASTERS
BRAUS philosophy is based on a strong passion and commitment to our martial arts community. We proudly support our local professors and masters in encouraging their teams to spread the love for the art around their own communities and encouraging people to try the art and learn to live for something bigger.
SERGIO 'CANUDO' ZIMMERMANN
BLACK BELT
2x IBJJF world Champion, 11x IBJJF European Champion, European no gi champion, 2x Brazilian Champion CBJJ, Headcoach Pound for Pound Munich (GER)
DAVIDE BERARDI
BLACK BELT
Headcoach Daruma Academy – ZR Team – Sanremo, Italy
CHRISTIAN RODRIGUES
BLACK BELT
Black Belt 4th degree, headcoach ZR Team Maccabi – Nice, France
HELIO 'DIMOLA' FERNANDES
BLACK BELT
2018, 2019, 2022 European Champion 2019 European Master Champion – BCN 2019 British National Champion 2019 Master Worlds Vice-Champion – Las Vegas. Favorite guard: Guarda Delariva Favorite submission: Mata leão Quote: Hard work beats talent Why BRAUS? Great feeling with the brand in Lisbon, the gi felt good and I got the opportunity to collaborate.
AMBASSADORS
BRAUS is honoured to have the support of an incredible network of individuals within the Australian and New Zealand BJJ community. These individuals have a steadfast commitment to BJJ and respect for the BJJ community. We are privileged to have their support and look forward to growing with them as a team.
AZAMAT HAMZATHANOV - 'AZIGARAMI'
BLACK BELT
No gi specialist, follow azigarami on IG to get BJJ positions daily Favorite Guard: Reverse de la Riva Favorite Submission: Heel Hook Quote: Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. Why BRAUS? Because the fight never ends. 
JULIO VINKE
BLACK BELT
Black belt under Saulo Ribeiro, headcoach at A.G.A. (Amsterdam Grappling Academy) – creator of the Cauliflower Philosophy podcast.