Cătălin "Ursão" Vlad BJJ Full Name: Cătălin Dumitru Vlad Nickname: "Ursão", derived from Portuguese, meaning "big bear." The nickname reflects a combination of distinctive physical attributes and a powerful presence both on and off the mats. Lineage: Kanō Jigorō > Tomita Tsunejirō > Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie SR > Carlson Gracie > Sergio Bolão Souza > Roberto Atalla > Bernardo Serrini > Cătălin Dumitru Vlad Rank & Titles: 2nd Degree Black Belt Key Achievements: World Combat Wrestling Champion (1x) European Combat Wrestling Champion (2x) European Sport Jiu-Jitsu Champion (Masters) (2x) NAGA Expert Champion (1x) Team/Affiliation: MatSide Jiu Jitsu Cătălin "Ursão" Vlad: Coach, Leader, Visionary Cătălin "Ursão" Vlad is recognized as one of the top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) coaches in Eastern Europe. As the founder of MatSide Romania and Brave Combat Club, he has dedicated his life to the growth and professionalization of BJJ in Romania and beyond. Cătălin serves as: Vice President of the European Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (SJJIF) A certified referee in multiple disciplines: Grappling UWW (FILA), SJJIF, and International Combat Wrestling Federation Sport Achievements: Cătălin has earned accolades across a wide spectrum of grappling and BJJ disciplines, including: Double Grappling Industries 2024 Silver Medallist (Master Expert Division) NAGA Europe 2023 Champion (Black Belt Gi, Ultra-Heavy) SJJIF Master European Champion 2023 (Gold Medal, Ultra-Heavy) Combat Wrestling World Champion (2017) Paris Fall Open IBJJF Black Belt Champion (2018) NAGA Europe Finalist (2018) (Black Belt Gi & NoGi) Multiple medals at the IBJJF European Championship, UWW Worlds, and Hungary BJJ East-European Open Favorite Quote: "Create. Not for the money. Not for the fame. Not for the recognition. But for the pure joy of creating something and sharing it."