“"Moraes" is not actually Daniel's last name and is more of a nickname Daniel acquired as a child in association with his highly respected uncle Jose Moraes”
Team
Relson Gracie
Biography
Daniel Correia, commonly known as Daniel "Moraes" is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Royler Gracie and Marcelo Clemente, being known as one of the best lightweight competitors of his generation through his numerous titles such as World jiu jitsu champion and Pan American jiu jitsu champion. Once Daniel left his native Brazil to move to the USA he became a head coach at the Relson Gracie academy, where he was revered for his important work.