Vitor Ribeiro, The World Hero In Martial Arts

By Lisa Moore


Though many people take martial arts to be entirely about fighting, it goes beyond their thoughts. When it was started many years ago, it was all about teaching people how do self-defense. With time, people adopted these practices and the skills was impacted on people for reasons such as completion, physical fitness and even for application in military field especially in Mountainside, NJ. Today, this art is also taught for entertainment, mental and spiritual nourishment. One of the heroes who has won countless prices and awards in martial arts is the famous Vitor Ribeiro. He is common referred to as Shaolin.

Being a Brazilian citizen, Ribeiro who is also known by his stage name as Shaolin, he was born in February 24, 1979. As at now, this hero is at 36. He has been in the Martial Art for the last about 15 years though he retired some few years ago. He has broken so many world records and this has added to his achievement while still in this industry. For instance, Shaolin took part in many fighting alliances such as the Shooto and Strike force. He was also a participant in Cage Rage where he emerged the championship.

Though nobody could predict his career, it started showing some signs while he was still at the age of 14 years. One incidence, which prompted his dream career is when he fought with a kid back in his school while still he was a teenager. It is after losing the fight when he made a decision to enroll in a gym. In fact, after this incidence, his parents decided to enroll him in another school by the name Nova Uniao in Andre Pederneiras.

As years went by, this hero went on training in efforts to improve and better his martial arts skills. Since he was 14 years, this grappler developed interest in his career and when he attained 17 years, he was got an opportunity to enter in the World Championship completion.

The act of winning this completion placed shaolin in a better place. Actually, this opened more doors for this young energetic fighter who has so much interest and commitments in his carrier. What surprised many people especially his Nationals is the potential shaolin had while still young.

Immediately after Ribeiro winning this competition, he was given a chance to take part in adult category. Again, after the achievement, Shaolin was placed in the second position in Ams and Nationals owing to his might and potential. In the consecutive year, the hero got lots of fame and glory especially from his fellow citizen after proving his abilities to his mentor.

In the lightweight category, Shaolin has won a good number of awards after beating experienced fighters in this industry. For instance, Shaolin has won three consecutive awards in world Championship in the years 1999, 2000, and 2001. It is after the Mundial Championship held in 2001 when he decided to join MMA and show is skills to the entire world.

Ribeiro has left excellent records in Martial Arts although he has retired. His name and records remains fresh in memories of his fellow nationals and the entire world. In fact, during the period he was in his profession, he also participated in BJJ and MMA and won the competitions.




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