Tarsis Humphreys


Tarsis Carvalho Humphreys is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner. He became a jiu-jitsu Black [belt (martial arts)|black belt] under Fábio Gurgel, the co-founder of the Alliance Jiu Jitsu.

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.

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.
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.

Titles and accomplishments