Mica Cipili
Amilcar “Mica” Cipili is a 5th degree black belt with more than 200 titles in major competition (see titles below).
“Mica” was born in Rio Grande de Sul, in the southern region of Brazil. While growing up, Mica developed an interest and trained in martial arts such as Capoeira, Boxing, Kung Fu, and Judo. Later in life, after watching a Vale Tudo competition in Sao Paulo (Jiu Jitsu vs. Luta Livre), he made a decision to learn the great sport of Jiu Jitsu. Mica understood the reality of fighting, and what really worked. Amilcar began training in Brazil and then Utah under Pedro Sauer, where he progressed to the level of purple belt. In California, Mica trained with Rickson Gracie for many years as well as with Rigan Machado. Mica is currently a 5th Degree Black Belt under Royler Gracie.
Amilcar has trained great names in the sport of Jiu Jitsu and the MMA world including UFC owner Lorenzo Fertitta and his family. Professor Cipili has been recognized for the outstanding level of his techniques. He relocated to Las Vegas, NV in 2000 and today is the head instructor of The Gracie Jiu Jitsu Las Vegas.
Under the influence of great masters of Jiu jitsu, Mica learned and achieved a higher level of technique and teaching ability. As a competitor, Mica competed in most tournaments that took place in Brazil and the United States, resulting in titles in nearly all competitions. His competition career began in 1994 and continues today. Mica also trains Judo and Wrestling to continue to strive to become a complete fighter.
Mica has taught classes in Utah for the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Pedro Sauer team and while in Brazil, he taught in Sao Paulo. After moving to California he taught at the Machado Academy in Pasadena where he was one of the key instructors. He is now an official instructor of The Gracie Jiu Jitsu Las Vegas. His love of the “gentle art” of Jiu Jitsu has given him the ability to transfer skills taught to him over to his students in an efficient, simple, and professional manner.
Train and coach many UFC fighters, Mica fought in 4 MMA fights with victory in every match, compete in sport jiu jitsu for over 30 years in Brazil, US and all over the world. Today with over 200 titles in sport jiu jitsu, most IBJJF.World, European, Pan Am and National champion many times.
Personal Titles
World Champion Multiple Times
World No Gi Champion Multiple Times
Pan-Am Champion Multiple Times
Pan-Am No Gi Champion Multiple Times
National Champion Multiple Times
National No Gi Champion Multiple Times
International Champion
Brazilian National Champion
US Open Champion
State Champion
Rickson Gracie Tournament Champion
Machado Tournament Champion
Grapplers Quest Champion
Joe Moreira Tournament Champion
Copa Pacifica Champion
Copa Bad Boy Champion
Gameness Tournament Champion
Las Vegas Summer Games Champion
Copa Hunter Champion
Miami Open Champion
King of the Hill Champion
Etapa Paulista Champion
NAGA Champion
Arnold Classic Champion
Gracie Open Tournament Champion
Black Belt Challenge Champion
European champion
Asian champion.
South American champion
São Paulo champion
National Champion
ADCC tryouts champion
Tokyo open champion
Rome champion
Barcelona champion
London champion
Madrid Champion
Paris champion
Poland champion
Atlanta champion
Long Beach champion
Los Angeles Champion
Austin champion
Berlim champion
Boston champion
Brasília Champion
British champion
Charlotte champion
Chicago champion
Cincinnati champion
Dallas champion
Fresno champion
German champion
Houston champion
Irvine champion
Las Vegas champion
Miami champion
Nashville champion
New York champion
Orlando champion
Portland champion
Rio open champion
Salt Lake City champion
San Antonio champion
San Francisco champion
San Jose champion
Seattle champion
Washington DC champion
And many more. We invite you to come in and take a look at the many team trophies on display.
Team Titles
8 years Nevada Team Champions
2009 IBJJF National Champions
NAGA Team Champions (Overall) multiple times
Grapplers Quest Team Champions (Overall) multiple times
International Vegas Open Champions
UFC Fan Expo Team Champions (Overall) multiple times
Voted by Grapplers Quest Las Vegas Best Team since 2005
And many more. We invite you to come in and take a look at the many team trophies on display.
National champions 2009-2011-2015-2016-2017-2018-2019
BJJ TOUR champions
Vegas open champions
Fuji tournament champions
Five tournament champions
World league tournament champions
Grappling X tournament champions