Ulpiano Malachias is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. being also one of the key figures in the Gracie Barra franchise as the proprietor of one of the largest branches of the "Red Shield" academy: The Gracie Barra Westchase in Houston - TX, United States of America. As a competitor Ulpiano earned important medals in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) having represented a number of important coaches along his path in this martial art, including Erik Wanderlei and Bruno de Paula. In 2017 Malachias was interviewed by BJJ Heroes, being recognized as one of the most successful businessmen in our sport.