Mario Ayala 🇺🇸
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- Training since first belt27 year(s) and 0 month(s)
- Medals3
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- LocationPalm Beach Gardens, FL, United States of America
- AcademyJourney Martial Arts Unclaimed
Bio
I started my journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the guidance of Ryan Fiorenzi back in 1999 at East West Martial Arts in Michigan. After relocating to Florida in 2000, I had the privilege of training under Mauricio Villardo, progressing from White to Brown Belt (1 stripe). Later on, I continued to refine my skills under Marcelo Cohen at the Armory in Jupiter, eventually earning my Black Belt in 2017. Note: If you are new to the site, belt promotion photos are next to the belt ranks when you tap the photo icon.
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Oldie here. Blue Belt under Mauricio Villardo
Belt Ceremony (Purple)
When I was a White Belt with Mauricio Villardo
Royce Gracie and Royler Gracie
Rolker Gracie and Mauricio Villardo
Mauricio Villardo and Royler Gracie
I received my Black Belt from Marcelo Cohen in 2017
Belt Ceremony at The Armory in Júpiter, FL (2017)Promotion history
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- 9 months, 8 days
Black belt 2nd degree Current belt
December 23, 2025
Promoted byProfessor Fabricio Batista along with Cleber Maia signed off my previous degrees as I have not applied for them during time served. I wanted it to come from someone rather than time alone.
- Today
Black belt 1st degree
December 23, 2025
Promoted byPromoted me to 1st and 2nd Degree
- 8 years, 2 months, 1 day
Black belt
October 22, 2017Jupiter/The Armory
Promoted byMarcelo Cohen
- 5 years, 8 months, 27 days
Brown belt
January 25, 2012Wellington Florida
Promoted byMauricio VillardoAt Mauricio Villardo Brazilian JiuJitsu Academy. The last three stripes were acquired at The Armory under Marcelo Cohen
- 2 years, 8 months, 23 days
Purple belt
May 2, 2009Wellington Fl
Promoted byMauricio VillardoMauricio Villardo Brazilian JiuJitsu Academy
- 4 years, 9 months, 15 days
Blue belt
July 17, 2004Wellington Fl
Promoted byMauricio VillardoMauricio Villardo Brazilian JiuJitsu Academy
- 4 years, 9 months, 16 days
White belt
October 1, 1999Ann Arbor MI/ East West Martial Arts
Began with Ryan Fiorenzi in affiliation with Jean Jacques Machado.
Votes received for current rank
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"A black belt who is known to me knows him personally, and has vouched for him."
"Congrats!"
"well documented promotion history"
"Mario! Amazing person on and off the mats. Great representative of Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts lifestyle. Verified! "
"External evidence including Smoothcomp team management registrations, archived LocalDojo instructor rosters for The Armory Jupiter, and consistent geographic ties to established Michigan and South Florida BJJ figures independently supports that Mario Ayala is an active and verifiable member of that specific lineage. 2nd degree confirmed."
"Mooie prestaties "
"I don't know Mario, but there seems to be enough evidence to verify rank. :)"
"Fellow OG. No doubt."
"Long time in the game "
"Looks legit!"
Medals
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Florida JiuJitsu Federation
Jun 2005
Naga US Nationals
Feb 2004
Naga US Nationals
Feb 2004
