Amanda Canuto

Amanda Monteiro Canuto is a First Degree Black and co-owner of JC School of Jiu-Jitsu. She currently trains and competes under her husband Professor Jaime Canuto. Amanda is known for her Blitz Style Jiu-Jitsu which has garnered her wins at all levels from White Belt to Black Belt. Since becoming a Black Belt she has earned the respect of the Jiu-Jitsu community by winning World Championships in the Adult Gi and No-Gi Divisions. Amanda is a mother of two daughters and an excellent female role model. Her success on the mats is what makes her one of the most sought-after instructors in Central Texas.

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Achievements

Main Achievements:

2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2022)
2nd Place IBJJF World Championship No-Gi (2022)
1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2018)
1st Place IBJJF World Championship No-Gi (2019)
1st Place IBJJF European Open (2018)
1st Place IBJJF South American Championship (2020)
1st Place IBJJF Pans Championship No-Gi (2017)
1st Place UAEJJF Grand Slam, Abu Dhabi (2018)
2nd Place IBJJF World Championship No-Gi (2018)
2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2019)
2nd Place IBJJF South American Championship (2020*)
2nd Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro (2018)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2017 brown)
1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2017** brown, 2014* blue)
1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Teams Championship (2015 purple)
1st Place IBJJF Rio BJJ Pro (2016** brown)
1st Place IBJJF Rio Summer Open (2016** brown)
2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2016 purple)
2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2015 purple, 2014 blue)
2nd Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro (2014 blue)
3rd Place CBJJ South American Championship (2016 brown)

* Absolute
** Weight and Absolute