Alberto Crane Show #413 - Roberto “Roleta” Magalhães

09/11/2025 1h 9min

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Episode Synopsis

It was an absolute privilege to sit down with one of my heroes in Jiu-Jitsu — the legendary Roberto “Roleta” Magalhães. 🌀When I first began training, Roleta was already redefining what was possible on the mat. His creativity, fluidity, and innovation forever changed the game.A 4× IBJJF World Champion, 4× Pan American Champion, Brazilian National Champion, and IBJJF Hall of Famer — Roleta is widely regarded as one of the greatest guard players of all time and the pioneer of the inverted guard.In this episode, we talk about his journey from the early days of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to becoming a global icon, the mindset behind innovation, and what it truly means to live the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle.One of the best to ever do it — this one’s for the history books.