Helvécio Penna is an honorable member of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu community and a black belt under the legendary guard player Ricardo De La Riva . Helvécio Penna graduated as a BJJ black belt at the age of 42, quickly becoming one of the starts of the International Masters and Seniors tournament through his successive title runs at the prestigious IBJJF event. Helvecio Penna is also a judo black belt with an impressive resume, having been a part of the Brazilian national judo team in his youth.