Jonatas Novaes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructional DVD Jonatas Novaes was born in Conceicao de Barra, Espirito Santo, Brazil. At the age of fifteen, he started practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and later began to train under coach, Adezil Souto. In 2006, Eduardo da Conceicao “Jamelao,” awarded Jonatas with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Jonatas is currently training under Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros (7x World champion, 2x absolute black belt World champion in BJJ) in Chicago. Jonatas is a IBJJF NoGi World Champion and has multiple tournament wins in other IBJJF events in both his weight class and absolute divisions. Jonatas is also a rising star in MMA with wins over multiple UFC and WEC veterans.. |