Andre "Tim" Monteiro
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Andre "Tim" MonteiroSecond Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Second Degree Brazilian
Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Andre Monteiro has been competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over 17 years. He is a head coach at the Carlson Gracie / BJJ Revolution Team.
The Andre Monteiro Association has affiliated Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academies in :
Biography
ANDRE is from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. He began training jiu-jitsu in 1992, when New Generation Academy was created. He was part of the first group children to train there. Within a short amount of time, he began competing in tournaments.
In 1999, he received his purple belt and became the children's group instructor. During this period of time, the Gama Filho University began sponsoring him. They also gave him a yearlong full tuition scholarship to study. A year later, the Gama Filho University created a social program to aid poor children in Rio. Andre participated in this program by coordinating and teaching jiu-jitsu and judo lessons to deprived children in the poorest areas of Rio de Janeiro.
Andre received his black belt in 2003 and began giving seminars in different academies and institutions throughout Brazil, Europe and the United States.
During his years practicing jiu-jitsu, he has always competed in the most highly regarded competitions. He has had great victories and defeats, which have helped outline his shining career.
Andre currently teaches at Carlson Gracie Texas in San Antonio Texas, and is also a physical therapist and a doctor of osteopathy.
A few recent accomplishments:
2X Rio de Janeiro State Champion
2X Brazilian National Champion
Pan American Medalist
4X Super-Fight Champion
American National Silver Medal - Absolute black belt division
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu History
Jiu-jitsu originated in India by the Buddha. Buddhist Monks often traveled and were pillaged during their trips. To prevent this, they invented a defense form that is now known as Jiu-jitsu. Jiu-jitsu literally means soft art and has three basic principles: the technique, the handspike and the base. From India, Jiu-jitsu was picked up in China and then later in Japan. In Japan, the sport became famous. It was in Japan that the BJJ kimono (gi) was invented. From Japan, the sport was introduced to Brazil in 1914 by the fighter Mitsuyo Maeda.
Mitsuyo Maeda was a Japanese Jiu-Jitsu master and member of the Kodokan. He emigrated to Brazil in the 1910s where an influential businessman named Gastão Gracie helped him get established. In return for his aid, Maeda taught the fighting art to Gastão's son Carlos Gracie, who then taught the art to his brothers and sons. The family refined the sport into what is now known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
On June 12, 1992, Toco and Rodrigo Medeiros began teaching Jiu-jitsu at what is now the New Generation Academy. Their main principles were based in a family like atmosphere. From day one, the team continuously grew and its members began placing in competitions. The academy is still rooted in its principles as current visitors continuously note that New Generation Academy is a great family and not only an academy.
Seminars
Andre frequently travels around the world to give Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminars. He recently completed a successful tour in Europe. To see photos, please click on the edge of the "photo book".
Affiliated Schools
The Family
Sponsors
Andre frequently travels nationally and internationally for Jiu-Jitsu related events. Some of the events he competes in have thousands of specators. As a professional athelete competing at the highest level of his sport, he is frequently photographed, appears in videos that get uploaded to the internet, and has a draw of students internationally that pay him to attend their schools for seminars.
Depending on the level of sponsorship, the following are forms of sponsor benefits:
• Advertisement on the practitioners uniform kimono (gi) that is used daily in the lessons, national and international competitions. The kimono is also worn during seminars, interviews and various forms of media.
• Brand visibility to individuals who have an admiration for Jiu-jitsu.
• Web advertisement
• Use of t-shirts, caps, knapsacks and other items that are supplied by the sponsor for the day to day activities of the athlete.
• Priority in offers of organized events
• Use of the image of the athlete
Thanks to My Sponsors:
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