Douglas Alves
Martial Arts Instructor
Douglas Carvalho Alves is a distinguished Brazilian professional MMA fighter with an impressive array of martial arts credentials. He holds 1st Dan black belts in kickboxing, Muay Thai, Luta Livre Esportiva, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and he is also an amateur boxer. His professional achievements are notable, including being a former Middleweight Title Challenger in the BRAVE Combat Federation. Douglas is a champion in various disciplines, having secured titles such as the Brazilian Boxing and Beach Boxing Champion for FEBERJ and FEBOP, the South American and Brazilian Boxing Champion and K-1 World Champion by Isca Europe, the Brazilian Heavyweight Boxing Champion (Claudio Coelho Cup), and the World, South American, and Brazilian Champion of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Luta-Livre Esportiva by CBJJD and Champion of RISC. Additionally, he is the World Light Heavyweight Champion of SFL, the Middleweight Champion of Xerem Fight, and a two-time Middleweight Champion of Combat Saw.
Beyond his competitive success, Douglas has contributed significantly to his community through volunteering in social projects for low-income communities in the Favelas do Complexo do Alemão, where he has offered group classes for kids in martial arts. His expertise also extends to professional roles as a martial arts and self-defense instructor for BOPE (Batalhão de Operações Especiais), the Battalion of Special Operations of the military police of Rio de Janeiro (PMRJ). He has also conducted seminars and participated in the Pista de Combate (CAT), a tactical operation course for the newly formed special operations battalion of the elite police group, showcasing his commitment to both his sport and his community.