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The Dream Team Dominates the 2025 Brasileiro: A New Era for Atos Women
The Dream Team Dominates the 2025 Brasileiro
This past weekend at the 2025 CBJJ Brasileiro, Team Atos made history – and once again, it was the women of the Dream Team who stole the show. When the Dream Team first formed, they were a group of talented juveniles chasing big dreams. Today, they’re champions at the highest level of the sport. Now, with several of them climbing through the adult ranks, the Dream Team is not just living up to the hype – they’re rewriting what’s possible for women in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:
Sarah Galvao: Double Gold ChampionIt was a dominant weekend for Sarah Galvao, who continues her incredible 2025 season by claiming Gold in the Brown Belt Lightweight Division and gold in the Absolute Division. In her latest IBJJF feature, Sarah reflects on the unpredictable nature of elite competition, the importance of gratitude, and what this performance means for her journey toward Black Belt:
Her performance was technical, focused, and fierce. It left no doubt: Sarah is one of the most exciting prospects in women’s Jiu-Jitsu today.
Emily Leyva: Fourth Brazilian Title and CountingAmerican standout Emily Leyva added another gold to her collection, winning the Purple Belt Light-Featherweight Division. She also claimed bronze in the Absolute.
This marks her fourth Brasileiro title in just three years, a remarkable feat for the young featherweight. Emily continues to show incredible maturity and consistency under pressure, with a game that evolves every time she steps on the mat.
Lillian Marchand: Middleweight ChampionCanada’s own Lillian Marchand took home gold in the Brown Belt Middleweight Division, adding to her growing list of accomplishments this season. She also secured bronze in the Absolute, cementing her place among the top brown belts in the world.
Leticia Teixeira: Heavyweight GoldLeticia Teixeira brought power and precision to the mats, winning gold in the Brown Belt Heavyweight Division. Her performance showed why she's considered one of the most dominant forces in her weight class.
Alexa Herse: Blue Belt BreakthroughRounding out the Dream Team's incredible performance was Alexa Herse, who secured gold in the Blue Belt Featherweight Division. Still early in her competitive journey, Alexa is already showing the promise and poise of a champion.
The Next Generation is HereThe Dream Team’s results at the 2025 Brasileiro are proof of what’s possible when talent meets mentorship, consistency, and hard work. These young women continue to train with purpose, support one another fiercely, and perform with maturity beyond their years. And perhaps most importantly, they represent the core values of Atos HQ – discipline, humility and leadership. We couldn’t be more proud. Honorable Mentions: Other Atos MedalsWhile the spotlight belonged to the women this weekend, we also want to shout out our other Atos medalists:
What’s Next?All eyes now turn to the IBJJF World Championships. If this weekend proved anything, it’s that the Dream Team isn’t just a moment – it’s a movement. Stay tuned. Want to study the same techniques these champions use every day? Explore Atos BJJ On Demand – where we upload weekly training series straight from HQ, along with an entire archive of world-class technique. |
Hey guys! I'm Andre Galvao, 15X Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt World Champion and Head Coach at Atos BJJ
My mission is to teach Jiu-Jitsu to students across the world. That's why I created Atos BJJ On Demand - to give everyone access to the secrets that kept me at the top level of competitive Jiu-Jitsu for 20 years. Join my mailing list to keep up-to-date with tips on improving your Jiu-Jitsu, competition highlights from Atos athletes and highlights from our website.
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