Tarsis Humphreys

Tarsis Humphreys
BornTarsis Carvalho Humphreys
(1983-11-04) November 4, 1983
São Paulo, Brazil
ResidenceSan Diego, California, United States
NationalityBrazil Brazilian
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight81 kg (179 lb; 12.8 st)
Division88 kg (194 lb; 13.9 st)
StyleBrazilian jiu-jitsu
Fighting out ofSão Paulo, Brazil
TeamAlliance Jiu Jitsu
Rank  4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Tarsis Humphreys
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Submission wrestling
Abu Dhabi Combat Club
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Newark, New Jersey -88kg
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
World Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2007 California, USA -88kg
Bronze medal – third place 2008 California, USA -94kg
Silver medal – second place 2009 California, USA -88kg
Gold medal – first place 2010 California, USA -88kg
Silver medal – second place 2015 California, USA -88kg
Abu Dhabi World Pro
Gold medal – first place 2009 Abu Dhabi, UAE -83 kg
Gold medal – first place 2009 Abu Dhabi, UAE Absolute
Brazilian National Championship
Silver medal – second place 2009 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -88kg
Gold medal – first place 2009 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2010 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -88kg
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Absolute
Silver medal – second place 2013 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -88kg

Tarsis Carvalho Humphreys (born November 4, 1983) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner. He became a jiu-jitsu black belt under Fábio Gurgel, the co-founder of the Alliance Jiu Jitsu.[1]

Early life and training

Humphreys was born in São Paulo, Brazil. He began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a child and quickly stood out for his talent and dedication. Under the mentorship of Fábio Gurgel, Humphreys progressed through the ranks and became one of the team’s most consistent and accomplished athletes. His development within the Alliance academy, a powerhouse in the sport, played a crucial role in shaping his competitive mindset and technical style.[1]

Career

From 1998 to 2009, Humphreys medaled in every adult black belt division he entered, establishing himself as one of Alliance’s top competitors. He won the IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in 2010 in the medium-heavyweight division and also claimed gold at the inaugural Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship in both his weight class and the absolute division, where he defeated Braulio Estima in the final.[2][3]

He is also a veteran of the ADCC World Championships. In 2007, he earned a bronze medal in the under 88 kg division after losing in the semi-finals to Demian Maia, who went on to win the division by defeating Flávio Almeida in the final.[4]

Titles and accomplishments

  • IBJJF World Champion – Medium Heavyweight (2010)
  • ADCC World Championship – Bronze Medalist (2007)
  • Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion – 1st place (Weight and Absolute, 2009)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Tarsis Humphreys". BJJ Heroes. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Tarsis Humphreys Wins Double Gold in Abu Dhabi". Graciemag. 1 May 2009. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
  3. ^ "IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2010 Results". IBJJF. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
  4. ^ "ADCC 2007 Results". ADCC News. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
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