{{short description|Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete}} {{Infobox martial artist | name = Erich Munis | image = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|12|19}} | birth_place = Panorama, São Paulo, Brazil | nationality = Brazil | height = | weight = Heavyweight / Super Heavyweight | style = Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | rank = Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Dream Art Project | team = Soldiers Jiu Jitsu | website = | medaltemplates = {{MedalCompetition | IBJJF World Championship}} {{MedalGold | 2021 | Heavyweight}} {{MedalGold | 2022 | Heavyweight}} {{MedalGold | 2023 | Heavyweight}} {{MedalGold | 2024 | Heavyweight}} {{MedalGold | 2025 | Heavyweight}} {{MedalSilver | 2023 | Absolute}} {{MedalSilver | 2024 | Absolute}} {{MedalCompetition | IBJJF Pan Championship}} {{MedalGold | 2022 | Heavyweight}} {{MedalGold | 2023 | Heavyweight}} {{MedalSilver | 2022 | Absolute}} {{MedalSilver | 2023 | Absolute}} {{MedalCompetition | IBJJF European Championship}} {{MedalGold | 2024 | Heavyweight}} {{MedalCompetition | CBJJ Brazilian Championship}} {{MedalGold | 2021 | Heavyweight}} {{MedalGold | 2025 | Heavyweight}} {{MedalGold | 2026 | Absolute}} {{MedalCompetition | CBJJ South American Jiu-Jitsu Championship}} {{MedalGold | 2025 | Heavyweight}} {{MedalCompetition | IBJJF The Crown}} {{MedalGold | 2024 | Heavyweight}} {{MedalCompetition | AJP World Pro}} {{MedalGold | 2021 | Heavyweight}} {{MedalCompetition | AJP Grand Slam – Rio de Janeiro}} {{MedalGold | 2021 | Heavyweight}} {{MedalBronze | 2020 | Heavyweight}} {{MedalCompetition | AJP Grand Slam – Abu Dhabi}} {{MedalBronze | 2021 | Heavyweight}} }}
'''Erich Munis''' (born December 19, 1997, in Panorama, São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and black belt under the Dream Art Project team. Widely regarded as one of the top heavyweight competitors of his generation, Munis is a multiple-time IBJJF World Champion in the black belt division and has secured titles at the Pan-American Championship as well as prominent national and international tournaments.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/erichmunis|title=Erich Munis|website=www.bjjheroes.com}}</ref>
== Biography == Erich Munis was born on December 19, 1997, in Panorama, a small town in the contrysite of São Paulo, Brazil. From an early age, he was influenced by his father, who encouraged Erich and his brothers, Anderson and Alex, to pursue sports and martial arts despite the limited availability of training options in their hometown.<ref name=":1" />
In 2013, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was introduced to Panorama through the Raça team, where Erich began training alongside his brother Anderson. Meanwhile, Alex, the oldest, trained in Três Lagoas at an academy affiliated with Nova União and Clube Feijão. During this period, the three brothers started to gain recognition, driven by their ambition to pursue competitive careers in jiu-jitsu.<ref name=":1" />
As blue belts, the Munis brothers decided to commit to the sport professionally. With Alex already connected to Clube Feijão in Maringá, the trio secured scholarships to train under coach Rodrigo Feijão. They gained prominence during their purple belt campaigns, despite facing financial challenges in competing at high-level tournaments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bjjnoticias.com.br/lutadores/erich-munis-a-ascensao-de-um-campeao/|title=Erich Munis: A Ascensão de um Campeão no Jiu-Jitsu Mundial|website=bjjnoticias.com.br}}</ref>
A turning point in Erich's career came when he joined the Dream Art Project, founded by Isaque Bahiense, which provided comprehensive support for elite athletes. Representing Dream Art, Erich achieved significant international titles, including a double gold at the World Championship as a purple belt. His success culminated in his promotion to black belt on September 28, 2020, alongside his brothers, in a ceremony led by Isaque Bahiense and Gabriel Figueiró. In 2023, Erich announced his departure from Dream Art to pursue new directions in his career.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flograppling.com/articles/10925479-erich-munis-fratres-brasileiro-o-mundial-e-abertura-de-nova-academia|title=Erich Munis: Fratres, Brasileiro, o Mundial e abertura de nova academia|website=www.flograppling.com}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== Colored Belts === As a colored belt, Munis amassed notable titles in national and international IBJJF tournaments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.graciemag.com/erich-munis-fatura-absoluto-roxa-no-1-dia-do-pan-2019-confira-os-destaques/|title=Erich Munis fatura absoluto roxa no 1° dia do Pan 2019; confira os destaques|website=www.graciemag.com}}</ref>
=== Black Belt === Promoted to black belt by the Dream Art Project, Erich quickly rose to prominence on the international stage. His major achievements include multiple IBJJF World Championship titles, solidifying his status as one of the premier heavyweights of his era.<ref name=":1" />
=== Major Achievements === * 1st Place – IBJJF World Championship (2021<ref name="Results World IBJJF Jiu-jitsu Championship 2021">{{cite web|url=https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/1776/PublicResults|title=Results World IBJJF Jiu-jitsu Championship 2021|website=International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation}}</ref> / 2022<ref name="World IBJJF Jiu-jitsu Championship 2022 Results">{{cite web|url=https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/1877/PublicResults?lang=en-US|title=World IBJJF Jiu-jitsu Championship 2022 Results|website=International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation}}</ref> / 2023<ref name="World IBJJF Jiu-jitsu Championship 2023 Results">{{cite web|url=https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/1877/PublicResults?lang=en-US|title=World IBJJF Jiu-jitsu Championship 2023 Results|website=International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation}}</ref> / 2024<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/2465/PublicResults|title=Results World IBJJF Jiu-jitsu Championship 2024|website=International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation}}</ref> / 2025<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/2816/PublicResults|title=World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025|website=www.ibjjfdb.com}}</ref>) * 1st Place – IBJJF Pan-American Championship (2022<ref name=":02">{{cite web|url=https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/1817/PublicResults|title=Results Pan 2022|website=ibjjf.com}}</ref> / 2023<ref name=":12">{{cite web|url=https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/1986/PublicResults|title=Results Pan 2023|website=ibjjf.com}}</ref>) * 1st Place – IBJJF European Championship (2024<ref name=":4">{{cite web|url=https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/2342/PublicResults|title=Results European 2024|website=ibjjf.com}}</ref>) * 1st Place – CBJJ Brazilian National Championship (2021<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/1775/PublicResults|title=Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2021|website=www.ibjjfdb.com}}</ref> / 2025<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/2704/PublicResults|title=Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025|website=www.ibjjfdb.com}}</ref>) * 1st Place – IBJJF The Crown GP (2024<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.graciemag.com/jiu-jitsu-gabi-pessanha-adam-e-erich-munis-reinam-no-the-crown-na-piramide-de-long-beach/|title=The Crown: Adam, Erich e Gabi confirmam favoritismo|website=www.graciemag.com}}</ref>) * 1st Place – AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro (2021<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ajptour.com/en/event/395/results|title=ABU DHABI WORLD PROFESSIONAL JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP 2021|website=ajptour.com}}</ref>) * 1st Place – AJP Grand Slam, Rio de Janeiro (2021<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ajptour.com/en/event/287/results|title=Results – Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio de Janeiro 2020-2021|access-date=October 7, 2025|publisher=AJP Tour}}</ref>) * 3rd Place – AJP Grand Slam, Abu Dhabi (2021<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-news/adgs-abu-dhabi-results-breakthrough-performances-by-roosevelt-sousa-and-luiz-paulo|title=ADGS Abu Dhabi Results – BJJ Heroes|access-date=October 7, 2025|publisher=BJJ Heroes}}</ref>)
== Fighting Style == Munis is recognized for his technical and strategic approach, emphasizing a versatile open guard and positional control. His guard game is characterized by precise sweeps and transitions to submissions, while his passing pressure is applied methodically and effectively.<ref name=":1" /> At events like the ''IBJJF The Crown 2024'', he showcased a repertoire that included submissions, sweeps, passing pressure, and back takes, demonstrating his ability to deploy multiple tools against elite opponents.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-news/the-ibjjf-crown-tournament-results-2024 |title=The IBJJF Crown Tournament Results 2024 |publisher=BJJ Heroes |date=November 20, 2024 |access-date=October 7, 2025}}</ref> Independent analyses highlight his consistent pace, strategic posture, and physical dominance, qualities that enable him to control opponents at the highest competitive level.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://digitsu.com/people/erich-munis |title=Erich Munis |publisher=Digitsu |access-date=October 7, 2025}}</ref>
== See also == * Sarah Galvão * João Miyao
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