Luis “Limao” Heredia seminar

Luis Herédia, also known by his nickname ‘Limão’, is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6degree black belt a rank he earned training under Rickson Gracie‘s guidance. Herédia is a historical figure in the development of the gentle art in Hawaii, especially in the island of Maui, the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands, from where Luis Herédia has formed several world class grapplers.

Limão stayed at the Gracie academy for some time, he ended up leaving the famous gym together with Rickson with the intention of helping his friend and mentor set up his own school franchise. He stayed alongside Rickson for 12 years, helping him settle several academies. While spending time teaching alongside Rickson, Limão ended up receiving his brown belt in 1991, and on June 1995 his black belt from Rickson Gracie.

In 2002 Luis Herédia decided to move to Hawaii. Being an avid surfer from an early age, it had been a dream of his to come and live in the idyllic American archipelago.