Larissa Paes is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Paulo Avolio, and one of the main representatives of the Gordo JJ Association, a team she represents in the sport's international circuit. Paes first made waves in grappling competing in the purple belt division, when she conquered every tournament she entered - with the sole exception of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World Championship. Larissa Paes is also an active coach in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and one of the top athletes on the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation tour.