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Step onto the mats with one of the most technically gifted and decorated light-featherweight grapplers in the world—Diego “Pato” Oliveira. A black belt under Cicero Costha with early guidance from coach Nabil Abdel Aziz, Pato rose from Manaus in Amazonas to become a global BJJ powerhouse.

About Diego “Pato” Oliveira

Multiple-time IBJJF World Champion (Gi: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025)

IBJJF No‑Gi World Champion (2021, 2023)

IBJJF Pan Champion (2021, 2024, 2025) and Pan No‑Gi Champion (2021)

European Open, Brazilian Nationals, The Crown GP, AJP Grand Slam & Abu Dhabi World Pro winner across both Gi and No‑Gi

ADCC medalist: 2nd place in 2024; 3rd place in 2022

Born in 1998 in Parintins, near the Amazon River, Pato earned his nickname (“duck” in Portuguese) from training partners who teased him for having big feet. Early roots in a social project in Manaus fueled his passion, and his journey led him to São Paulo to train under Costha, eventually joining the elite Dream Art team.

What You’ll Gain

Elite-level technique & strategy: Dive deep into Pato’s signature movements—from his leg attacks and all-time guard systems to seamless transitions and submissions.

Versatility in both Gi and No‑Gi: Learn the nuanced adjustments and timing that make Pato a dual-ruled champion

Competition mindset: Gain insights forged on the world’s biggest stages—IBJJF Worlds, ADCC, AJP Grand Slams, European Opens, and more.

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