Experience an extraordinary opportunity to learn authentic Brazilian Luta Livre from one of its greatest masters as 8th Degree Coral Belt Hugo "The General" Duarte brings his legendary leg lock system to Pennsylvania's Luta Livre headquarters. This intensive three-hour seminar offers rare access to the roots of no-gi submission wrestling from a pioneer who helped shape both UFC and PRIDE Fighting Championships.
Known as "The General" for his leadership in Luta Livre, Duarte's expertise in heel hooks, foot locks, and leg attacks has proven prescient as modern grappling returns to these fundamental submissions. With the current evolution of no-gi grappling emphasizing these techniques, Duarte's decades of experience and systematic approach to leg locks provides invaluable insights for practitioners of all levels.
Experience an extraordinary opportunity to learn authentic Brazilian Luta Livre from one of its greatest masters as 8th Degree Coral Belt Hugo "The General" Duarte brings his legendary leg lock system to Pennsylvania's Luta Livre headquarters. This intensive three-hour seminar offers rare access to the roots of no-gi submission wrestling from a pioneer who helped shape both UFC and PRIDE Fighting Championships.
Known as "The General" for his leadership in Luta Livre, Duarte's expertise in heel hooks, foot locks, and leg attacks has proven prescient as modern grappling returns to these fundamental submissions. With the current evolution of no-gi grappling emphasizing these techniques, Duarte's decades of experience and systematic approach to leg locks provides invaluable insights for practitioners of all levels.
Hugo Duarte stands as a living legend in the world of combat sports. As an 8th Degree Coral Belt in Luta Livre, he represents the highest level of expertise in Brazilian no-gi submission wrestling. His fighting career spans the early days of Vale Tudo in Brazil through pioneering appearances in both the UFC and PRIDE Fighting Championships, compiling a professional MMA record of 6-3 (not including his numerous Vale Tudo bouts in Brazil's pre-UFC era).
Beyond his competitive achievements, Duarte has earned the nickname "The General" for his leadership in developing and promoting Luta Livre worldwide. His technical expertise, particularly in leg locks and submission attacks, has influenced generations of grapplers and helped shape the evolution of modern submission wrestling.
