Flávio Junqueira is a jiu-jitsu black belt under Fábio Gurgel and a representative of the Alliance Team. Junqueira became recognized as one of Brazil's top prospects while competing in the colored belt divisions where he conquered important titles such as the Campeonato Brasileiro (gi and no-gi) and medals in the World Championships of the IBJJF (International Federation). In 2018 Flávio turned towards coaching, opening his own gym, a career that quickly delivered results by producing the team's first world champion, Roberta Medeiros, in 2019.