Christian Uflacker

2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt / Judo Black Belt

Professor

Professor Christian “Xaropinho” Uflacker was born and raised in Rio de Janiero, Brazil; where much of the foundation for modern day Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was laid. There he trained under and eventually received his black belt, from the Legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master, Carlos Gracie Jr., at the Gracie Barra Academy. The Gracie Barra Academy became a second home for Christian and throughout his formative years helped develop and propel his ambition to become a champion. During this time Christian began winning and compiling many championships. From 1994-2002 Christian would win Seven Brazilian State Titles, and Five National Titles. He has also taken home first place finishes at the 2002 World Tournament, 2003 South American Tournament, 2004 Challenge Champion Tournament, and 2006 European Champion Tournament.

Christian came to the United States to teach in 2006, and less than 2 years later opened his very own school at the age of 22. Uflacker Academy, located minutes from Chicago, quickly became one of the premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools in the area. Incorporating the team and family atmosphere Christian first experienced in Brazil, Uflacker Academy continues to grow every day and has become a second home to many of its students.


Competitions and Awards:
1st Place: 1994 State Champion Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
1st Place: 1996 State Champion Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
1st Place: 1996 Brazilian National Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
1st Place: 1997 State Champion Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
1st Place: 1998 State Champion Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
1st Place: 1998 Brazilian National Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
1st Place: 1999 State Champion Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
1st Place: 1999 Brazilian National Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
1st Place: 2000 State Champion Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
1st Place: 2000 Brazilian National Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
3rd Place: 2000 World Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
1st Place: 2001 State Champion Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
1st Place: 2002 Brazilian National Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
1st Place: 2002 World Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
1st Place: 2003 South American Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
1st Place: 2004 Challenge Champion Tournament (Florianopolis, Brazil)
2nd Place: 2005 Brazilian National Teams Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
1st Place: 2006 European Champion Tournament (Lisbon, Portugal)
2nd Place: 2006 NAGA Open Weight Tournament (Chicago, IL, USA)
3rd Place: 2007 Pan American Tournament (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
1st Place: 2007 American Nationals Tournament (Los Angeles, CA, USA)