When he was 12 he was taken to the Carlson Gracie Team and fell in love with the sport embracing jiu-jitsu as a profession, totally dedicating himself to the "Gentle Art".
At age 12, he joined the Carlson Gracie Team and became infatuated with the sport, choosing jiu-jitsu as his profession. He devoted all of his efforts to mastering what is known as the "Gentle Art."