My name is Matheus Zimmermann and I was promoted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt by Master Cézar Guimarães, better known as “Casquinha”.
I started training Jiu-Jitsu in 1999 and received my black belt in 2013. I am a 3rd-degree black belt certified by the CBJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Confederation) and the IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation), and I have been teaching since 2007.
From Brazil to Sardinia
I taught for 14 years in Pelotas, in southern Brazil, and in 2021 I started a new project in Florianópolis. Around that time I began teaching seminars abroad — in Germany, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands and Slovenia — and that is how Europe became part of my story.
Today I live in Sardinia, Italy, and teach at Budokan Sorso. I also give private lessons and keep bringing seminars to academies across Europe and Brazil.
What I believe in
I have always enjoyed competing, ever since white belt, and I have won a few titles along the way — but my biggest victory is what my students achieve.
To me, Jiu-Jitsu is much more than a combat sport. I stand for discipline, respect, humility and companionship. As a black belt I feel responsible for taking this philosophy seriously and for helping my training partners grow physically and mentally.
Follow along
I publish techniques, articles and behind-the-scenes stories here and on my YouTube channel, ZimmermannJJ. You can also find me on Instagram as @ZimmermannJJ.