Bárbara Pires - Atleta competidora de Jiu jitsu

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Bárbara Pires - Atleta competidora de Jiu jitsu Uma atleta que nunca abaixou a cabeça para os desafios da vida e luta para participar do Mundial de J Mas, desistir não fazia parte dos planos da atleta.

A história de amor da Bárbara pelo esporte começou ainda na infância, quando participava de campeonatos de ginástica olímpica. Nascida numa família simples de Belo Horizonte, seu foco sempre foi participar de um campeonato mundial. Algumas medalhas depois, já na adolescência, com o incentivo da mãe e a dedicação nos treinos, a atleta decidiu a migrar da acrobacia para a luta, e logo se apaixonou pelo Jiu-Jitsu..
“Quando pisei no tatame pela primeira vez, sabia que era isso que eu queria para mim. Minha história no esporte trouxe muitas vantagens para esse tipo de luta e meu treinador disse que eu tinha potencial para competir em campeonatos internacionais. Aí a vontade de ser campeã mundial voltou com tudo”, diz Bárbara. Em 2013, poucos meses depois de se iniciar no jiu jitsu, já contabilizava vitórias em dois campeonatos e quando estava disputando sua terceira medalha, sofreu um acidente que deixou marcas profundas. Sua oponente fez uma manobra que levou a uma torção e a ruptura de quatro ligamentos do joelho. Ambulância, hospital e duas cirurgias e ela ainda teria que passar por outro desafio.
“Quando estava me recuperando de uma das cirurgias minha mãe sofreu um atropelamento e faleceu”, conta. A dor da perda de sua maior incentivadora e uma recuperação lenta e dolorosa colocaram a prova sua força e poder de superação. Durante um ano Bárbara se dedicou aos exercícios de fisioterapia com disciplina e garra e sem um posicionamento dos médicos sobre seu destino no esporte. “Minha lesão era muito complexa e eles nunca me davam a certeza de que eu poderia voltar a treinar novamente ”, diz. Assim que foi liberada pelos médicos ela retornou aos tatames para retomar seu sonho. Dessa vez, sua casa era o Rio de Janeiro. Bárbara buscou a equipe Xeque Mate na Academia Fight Zone e o mestre Ricardo Vieira iniciou uma nova etapa de treinos. Hoje coleciona títulos de Campeã Carioca, Vice Campeã Brasileira e 3° lugar no Campeonato Sul Americano, na categoria pena. “Competir leva a uma evolução rápida, quando você compete seu foco é muito maior, você treina com toda garra e não dá vontade de desistir”, completa. Ela ainda não desistiu de realizar seu sonho. Em maio irá participar do Campeonato Mundial IBJJF em Long Beach, Califórnia. E para conseguir a quantia necessária para a viagem, tem dividido sua dura jornada de treinos com o trabalho em horário dobrado como atendente numa cadeia australiana de restaurantes. Além de fazer rifas e contar com o auxílio de amigos que criaram uma rede de apoio para arrecadar fundos para a atleta viajar a Los Angeles. Quem quiser ajudar a Bárbara e saber mais de sua trajetória pode acessar seus perfis nas redes sociais:

09/29/2026

The first time I stepped on the mat I knew exactly where I wanted to go.

I didn’t know how many lessons, challenges, losses, victories, and unforgettable moments were waiting for me.

I just believed in it.

Looking back, I’m grateful that I took that first step.

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A primeira vez que pisei no tatame, eu sabia exatamente onde queria chegar.

Eu não sabia quantas lições, desafios, derrotas, vitórias e momentos inesquecíveis estavam me esperando.

Eu simplesmente acreditei.

Olhando para trás, sou grata por ter dado aquele primeiro passo.

09/26/2026

Sometimes, all it takes is one message to change the way you see yourself.

Speaking, sharing experiences, and reminding people of what they’re capable of is one of the most meaningful parts of what I do.

A little moment from one of my motivational talks. ❤️

Want to bring this experience to your team or organization?

09/24/2026

67 years old. An intruder broke into her home. She fought back.

Self-defense isn’t about strength or age. It’s about having options when you need them.

🥋 Want to learn?

09/24/2026

When I’m ready, I’ll start.

How many times have you told yourself that?

When I’m more confident.
When I have more time.
When I know exactly what I’m doing.
When I finally feel ready.

The truth is, you may never feel completely ready.

Sometimes, confidence comes after you take the first step, not before it.

You don’t need to have everything figured out. You just need to decide that you’re willing to begin.

Start where you are. Learn along the way. Keep showing up.

Your next version is built by the choices you make today. ❤️

What have you been waiting to feel ready for?

09/22/2026

How to avoid the attacker to get to close?
What to do if you’re on the ground and the person tries to get to close?

This is the partial knowledge that we work ok in our Self Defense Seminars, classes and courses.

What to learn more?

Comment Self Defense and I’ll send you more informations.

09/22/2026

A week in my life 🥋

A little look at what a normal week can look like for me.

Training, teaching, traveling, competing, recovering, and trying to find a little time to slow down in between it all.

There’s always something going on, but I’ve learned to appreciate the routine, the discipline, the people around me, and even the quiet moments in between.

Jiu-Jitsu is a big part of my life, but it’s not the only part of it.

09/20/2026

Nutrition Is Not a Detail 🥗

What you eat is not just about appearance or performance.

For someone who trains, competes, travels and constantly pushes their limits, nutrition is part of the preparation, the recovery and the ability to keep showing up.

In this video, I share a little more about how I see nutrition and why taking care of what you put into your body matters.

Because becoming your best version is not only about what happens on the mat. It’s also about the choices you make every day.

🥋 Train hard.
🧠 Take care of your mind.
🥗 Fuel your body.

09/18/2026

LAS VEGAS 2026 | WORLD MASTER
IBJJF 🥋🔥

Another World Master, another chapter of my journey
on the mats.

This year, I returned to Las Vegas ready to compete,
challenge myself and give everything I had.

Every training session, every early morning, every
sacrifice and every difficult moment led me here.

I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to keep doing
what I love and to share this journey with the people
who continue to support me along the way.

A huge thank you to my sponsors and everyone who
believed in me and made this journey possible:

❤️
🥋
💪

Your support means more than I can put into words.

The medals are part of the story, but the journey is so
much bigger than that. It’s about the people you meet,
the lessons you learn, the challenges you overcome
and the person you become along the way.

Thank you, Las Vegas, for another unforgettable
chapter. ❤️

09/18/2026

LAS VEGAS 2026 | WORLD MASTER IBJJF 🥋🔥

Another World Master, another chapter of my journey on the mats.

This year, I returned to Las Vegas ready to compete, challenge myself and give everything I had.

Every training session, every early morning, every sacrifice and every difficult moment led me here.

I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to keep doing what I love and to share this journey with the people who continue to support me along the way.

A huge thank you to my sponsors and everyone who believed in me and made this journey possible:

❤️
🥋
💪

Your support means more than I can put into words.

The medals are part of the story, but the journey is so much bigger than that. It’s about the people you meet, the lessons you learn, the challenges you overcome and the person you become along the way.

Thank you, Las Vegas, for another unforgettable chapter. ❤️

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