João Miyao

João Ricardo Bordignon Miyao (born in 1991, in Andirá, Paraná, Brazil) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and submission grappling competitor. Known for his dynamic guard game and frequent use of the berimbolo, he is regarded as one of the most prominent athletes of his generation.

Biography Miyao was born in Andirá, Paraná, in 1991, alongside his twin brother Paulo Miyao. They are of Japanese descent and grew up in a humble family, children of a farmer and a housewife.

As a black belt, João actively competed in IBJJF tournaments, both gi and no-gi, and in submission-only grappling events such as the Eddie Bravo Invitational. His fight record on FloGrappling shows consistent appearances at major tournaments, including Worlds and Opens from 2018 to 2020.

He also earned notable titles outside the IBJJF. In 2017, he won the ACBJJ Grand Prix in the 60kg division, defeating Isaac Doederlein in the final, according to GracieMag.

At the 2017 IBJJF European Championship, he suffered the first guard pass in three years of high-level competition, against Gabriel Moraes, as reported by FloGrappling.

His main achievements include: IBJJF World No-Gi Champion

Physical challenges After years of high-level competition, João has revealed the physical toll, including severe shoulder injuries and finger deformities.