Ana Laura Cordeiro

Ana Laura Cordeiro is a Brazilian submission grappler, 3rd-degree black belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioner and coach.

A multiple-time IBJJF World (Gi and No-Gi) and IBJJF Pan champion in the lower belts divisions, Cordeiro is a three-time black belt World champion, two-time No-Gi World champion, two-time Pan Champion and ADCC Submission Fighting World Champion. Famously undefeated at one time with a record of 65–0, Cordeiro has been described as: "one of the greatest female grapplers to have graced the sport",

Career Ana Laura Gonçalves Cordeiro was raised in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Cordeiro moved to the US in 2009 receiving her black belt from Gracie Barra founder, Carlos Gracie Jr. While a serious back injury unexpectedly interrupted her competitive career for 5 years, she is still regarded as "one of the greatest female grapplers to have graced the sport". She now has her own Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in Upland, California.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitive summary Main Achievements: 2014 2015 ) IBJJF World No-Gi Champion (2008 combined brown/black division ) IBJJF Pan American Champion (2009 combined brown/black division, 2008 combined brown/black division ) IBJJF Las Vegas International Champion (2014)

Instructor lineage Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie Sr. > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Junior > Ana Laura Cordeiro