About Us
Joao Zeferino was born on the 15th of January 1986 in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina State, Brazil.
He started training Jiu Jitsu in 2002 when he was 16 years old at “Ataque Duplo” academy were he stayed until he was a purple belt. In 2005 he moved to train with Claudio Arrais with whom he stayed for one year. In 2006 he moved to the stronger team in Gracie Barra, a team led by one of the best in in Floripa, Alexandre de Souza.
Joao also picked up boxing to prepare for MMA. He trains in Yoga and Judo to help in his Mixed Martial Arts career.