Santeri Lilius

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Karkola, Lahti, Finland

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About Us

​Santeri Lilius (@santerililius) is a Finnish Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt under Roger Gracie and co-founder of the LiliusBarnatt Martial Arts Academy in Costa del Sol, Spain. Born on June 26, 1991, in Kärkölä, Finland, he transitioned from ice hockey to martial arts in his teens, eventually focusing on BJJ. ​

Lilius has achieved significant success in BJJ competitions, including winning the ADCC European Trials in 2022 and 2023, and securing first place at the IBJJF No-Gi European Open in 2022. He has also earned podium finishes at events like the IBJJF World No-Gi Championship and various IBJJF Opens. ​

His Instagram profile showcases his training sessions, competition highlights, and instructional content, reflecting his dedication to the sport and his role as a coach. He is affiliated with Scramble Brand and promotes their gear on his platform. ​

Lilius is known for his technical proficiency, particularly with submissions like the Estima Lock, and continues to contribute to the BJJ community through both competition and instruction.