Curriculum

Edenilson Roberto “Dennis” Siqueira de Lima
Fourth Degree blackbelt Founded Dennis Jiu-Jitsu Team Established AMJJ Organization Brazilian National & World Championship Medalist

Work Experience
Nova Uniao Academy – Dates: 1999 to 2013 – Position: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach & Competitor o Duties:
§ Won awards, including in the 2001 IBJJF Brazilian National, 2008 CBJJE Brazilian National, and 2011 CBJJE World Championships
§ Accompanied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes to competitive events as their coach, providing strategic advice and support during rounds
§ Developed students’ athletic skills by training them one-on-one
§ Taught beginner and advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques
§ Led Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, including group and individual sessions
§ Identified strategic flaws in students’ BJJ game, and improve them

Dennis Jiu-Jitsu Club – Dates: 2003 to 2019 – Position: Founder/Head Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach o Duties:
§ Led safe, effective, and enjoyable Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, aiming to raise the level of competitiveness of students
§ Graduated students as higher BJJ belt ranks, based on my evaluation of their progress and understanding of the sport
§ Designed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu curriculums and class structures
§ Trained students to win Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions, including events held by IBJJF, CBJJE, and FJJD-Rio
§ Designed specialized training routines for high-performance athletes in preparation for competitions
§ Accompanied athletes to events as their coach and supported them throughout their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rounds

Maringaense Association of Jiu-Jitsu (AMJJ) o Dates: 1992 to 2019 – Position: President

Duties:
§ Coordinated, managed, and directed a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu organization
§ Communicated with corporate sponsors to secure event sponsorship
§ Recruited, selected, and trained referees and staff members for
competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu events
§ Organized, planned, and coordinated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions

Athletic Awards

• 2020 IBJJF Master Worlds (Orlando, FL) – Bronze
• 2019 IBJJF Charlotte International
Open – Gold
• 2019 IBJJF No-Gi Curitiba Summer
International Open – Gold
• 2018 IBJJF Floripa Winter
International Open – Silver
• 2016 IBJJF Las Vegas International
Open – Bronze
• 2016 BJJ Tour American Cup –
Bronze (Silver – Open Class)
• 2014 IBJJF South Brazilian
Championship – Silver
• 2011 CBJJE World Championship – Silver
• 2008 CBJJE Brazilian National Championship – Silver
• 2001 IBJJF Brazilian National Championship – Silver
• 2001 IBJJF Brazilian Championship by Teams – Gold

Other Honors
• 2015 Coat of Arms (Awarded by Maringa City Hall)
• 2015 Community Merit Award

 Events Founded & organized
• Maringa Jiu-Jitsu Open (2007)
Held annually to 2013
• Shiroi Jiu-Jitsu Cup (2014)
• Equilibrium Jiu-Jitsu Cup (2001)

Major media coverage
• ACIM (2016)
• BJJ Heroes (2019)
• Esporte Sul (2018)
• GMC Online (2018, 2019)
• Jornal Do Folha (2014)
• Storm Strong Cup (2012)
• Orion Jiu-Jitsu Cup (2011)
• Nutricenter Jiu-Jitsu Cup (2011)
• Diario Do Norte (2008)
• Jornal Do Povo (2001, 2015)
• Jornal Gazeta (2001)
• Jornal Metro (2017, 2018, 2019)

• Jornal Noroeste (2018)

• Jornal O Diario (2003, 2013, 2014, 2016)
• Jornal O Regional (2014)
• Maringa Manchete (2014, 2018)
• Maringa Post (2019)

Published materials Authored
• E-Book Volume 1: Sweeps
• O Dia Na Cidade (2019)
• O Diario (2018)
• Tem Esporte (2018)
• Treino Magazine (2018)
• Tribuna da Famma (2011)
• E-Book Volume 2: Guard Passing
• E-Book Volume 3: Submissions, Defenses, and Escapes
Major Developments
• Establishment of AMJJ (Maringaense Association of Jiu-Jitsu)
• Establishment of Dennis Jiu-Jitsu Team
o 12 Affiliated Academies Developed
Education & Certifications

• Fourth-Degree Blackbelt
o Graduated by BrunoBastos
• Certified BJJ Referee
Accredited by IBJJF
• BJJ Rules Training

o Courses completed in 2011 and 2017
Sagaz Lutas Academy Seminar
Led by Master Romulo Barral

Professional Memberships
• AMJJ (Maringaense Association of Jiu-Jitsu)
• CBJJE (Confederation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sports)
• IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation)
• FJJO-Rio (Olympic Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Rio de Janeiro)

Additional Competencies & Skills
• Fluent in English and Portuguese languages
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu event management,
coordination, and direction
• Detailed analysis of high-level Brazilian Jiu-
Jitsu competitions “reading the game”
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for weight loss,
stress-relief, and improved health
• Structuring elite athletes’ training plans and
competition preparation
• Negotiating with sponsors and recruiters
• Martial arts instruction for self-defense,
including for women and law enforcement