Thamires Aquino is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Master Júlio César Pereira and one of the top female competitors of her generation. Competing for GF Team (GFT) Aquino earned important titles in the sport's international circuit, including at the IBJJF World Championship, CBJJ Brazilian Nationals, and UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour - Rio de Janeiro. Thamires is also the twin sister of another prolific jiu-jitsu competitor, Jhenifer Aquino.