About Professor Denis
4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, former MMA athlete and technical director of Brazilian Power Team Odivelas, Professor Denis AraĂşjo is a reference in the martial arts scene in Portugal.
A disciple of Professor Arnaldo Alves, Denis proudly represents the lineage and values of Brazilian Power Team, promoting technique, respect and team spirit on and off the mat.
With over two decades dedicated to martial arts, Professor Denis has trained generations of practitioners, from children taking their first steps on the mat to competition athletes who represent the team in national and international tournaments.
4th Degree Black Belt
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — recognition of technical excellence and dedication to teaching
On the Mat
An americana executed with surgical precision at the European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025.
4th Degree Black Belt in competition
Americana Technique (Ude Garami)
European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025
MMA Fights
Playlist of Professor Denis AraĂşjo's MMA fights
Lineage
Mitsuyo Maeda
George Gracie
Jurandir Moura
Jairo
Moura
Arnaldo Alves
Denis AraĂşjo
“Jiu-Jitsu is not just a martial art, it is a philosophy of life. On the mat we learn lessons that stay with us forever — resilience, humility and the certainty that we can always improve.”
Professor Denis AraĂşjo
4th Degree Black Belt | BPT Odivelas
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