Andre Lima is a world famous Taekwondo fighter and Grandmaster 8th Degree. Lima began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Brazil in the 80s. In 1988 he moved to France and in 1990 relocated to the United States where he became a member of the original Machado Jiu Jitsu Academy in Redondo Beach, CA in the early 90s. In the mid 90s Lima and his wife Christianny Lima founded Lima Taekwondo and Martial Arts Academy specialized in teaching TKD and BJJ. Lima competed in local BJJ tournaments; his last competition was at the 2000 Pan American in Florida taking 2nd place. In 2005 Rigan Machado promoted Andre Lima to BJJ Black Belt.

It was an honor to sit down with him and hear old BJJ Stories, his martial arts journey , his dedication on helping others thru martial arts and what makes a good instructor and more!