Yuri Hendrex is a jiu-jitsu black belt under Cicero Costha and Mardem Brito "Tubarão" as well as a representative of the PSLPB academy in this sport/martial art. Recognized as one of Brazil's top grappling prospects, Hendrex's reputation was conquered in São Paulo's tournament circuit, one of the most competitive tours in the world, during Yuri's colored belt career and later cemented as a professional, at the black belt level.