Alexandro Ceconi
Alexandro Ceconi
Founder, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach
Alexandro Ceconi is one of the most exciting fighters in Jiu Jitsu‘s heavyweight division. This Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Rilion Gracie (who has also experience in MMA) struggled for years to achieve success at the highest level, in his early days as a black belt, but was able to shine through adversity in 2009 when he medalled in the Brazilian Nationals and the World Championships, since then he has been a recurring figure in some of the most important tournaments of the BJJ calendar. Continuing to make waves within his sport, Alexandro now stands as one of the top names among heavyweights in Jiu-Jitsu competitive scene!
Team/Association
Ceconi Team (formerly with Rilion Gracie)
Weight Division:
Heavyweight (94 kg / 207 lbs)
Favorite Position/Technique:
Guard-Pass and Armbar from Side Control
Social Media
World Champion of
International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
IBJJF (2016)
2X Brazilian World Champion of
Brazilian Federation of Jiu-Jitsu
CBJJ (2010, 2012)
World Champion of
Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu
UAEJJ (2010)
3rd Place European Championship of
International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
IBJJF (2016)
2nd Pan-American Championship of
International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
IBJJF (2016)
3rd Place Absolute World of
International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
IBJJF (2011)
2nd Place World Champion of
International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
IBJJF (2009)
2nd Place Brazilian World Champion of
Brazilian Federation of Jiu-Jitsu
CBJJ (2009)
BJJ Lineage
My name is Alexandro Ceconi de Souza. I was born on November 24, 1981 in Caxias do SuL, Rio Grande do Sul. I started training for Brazilian Jiu-Jitzu in 1996, I was 15 years old. Originally, I started Jiu-Jitsu to become physically healthier. Not only did training in Jiu-Jitsu help better my physical health, it improved my mental health. Through Jiu-Jitsu, I learned discipline and how to maintain life-long friendships.
By 2006, I was a Black Belt under Rilion Gracie, the youngest son of Gracie Jiu Jitsu founder Carlos Gracie. I was working as a car salesman while training my conditioning in the morning and training Jiu-Jitsu during lunch time and at night. Finally, in 2008 I decided to turn professional.
I made my name in the sport in 2010 when I won the World Pro Championship in Abu Dhabi and Brazilian Championship. In 2009 and 2011 I earned 3rd place metal in the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. I went on to earn the 1st place position in the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in 2016.
Currently, I train 6 days a week, 3-5 hours a day. I believe that through hard work and focus I can achieve any goal I set. To develop and advance my technique, I have traveled the world to train with several distinguished Martial Arts professors. And, I am grateful for all that I have learned and accomplished.
The words I live by everyday are “Try to always evolve, conquer my space and write my name in the history of jiu-jitsu and MMA. To accomplish this, I know I need to give my best”.