Fernando Guimaraes

Master Fernando "Pinduka" was one of BJJ's most important fighters in the 1980's golden era of Jiu Jitsu. A black belt under the late Carlson Gracie, he defended the Gracie Jiu Jitsu name and honor for many years against those who challenged the martial art. He was also one of the people responsible for BJJ's development at the Gama Filho University, where he lectured, that later became GF Team. Pinduka received his coral belt from the hands of Master Robson Gracie, being widely considered one of the most important figures in the history of the sport.