Alexandre Altenburg Odebrecht

Alexandre Altenburg Odebrecht has devoted more than two decades to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, accumulating over 21 years of practice as of January 2026. A black belt in the art, Odebrecht built his technical foundation through long-term immersion in the discipline — developing the depth of knowledge that defines his identity as both a practitioner and an educator.

His journey traces a path of sustained commitment, spanning years of consistent training that carried him from Brazil to an international coaching career. More than 21 years on the mats speaks to a practitioner who has not only mastered jiu-jitsu's technical demands but has continuously refined his understanding of the art at every stage of the journey.

In 2014, Alexandre Altenburg Odebrecht relocated to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to assume the role of head coach at Tao Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Since his arrival, he has been the driving force behind the development and growth of Team Tao, shaping the academy into a cornerstone of the regional jiu-jitsu community over more than a decade of coaching in the UAE — a milestone reached as of January 2026.

Odebrecht's work in Dubai represents a sustained investment in building BJJ culture within a market that has grown considerably since his arrival. Despite acknowledging that his compensation of roughly $4,000 per month falls short of what his experience level might command elsewhere, his passion for teaching remains the central force behind his commitment to the academy. His long tenure at Tao Jiu-Jitsu Academy reflects both his loyalty to the institution he helped build and his belief in the transformative value of jiu-jitsu as a practice worth sharing.