Tainan Dalpra, a highly accomplished Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, has recently declared his intention to make his No Gi debut in 2023. He has signed a contract to transition to no gi BJJ contests. Following his promotion to black belt, Tainan gained considerable recognition in the BJJ gi tournaments. Therefore, his decision to switch will undoubtedly significantly influence his professional jiu jitsu career. Tainan Dalpra had already earned a reputation as a Gi competitor, winning numerous gold medals at the prestigious IBJJF World Championships. Tainan Dalpra Grappling Skills In October 2020, Tainan Dalpra demonstrated exceptional grappling abilities after earning a black belt from Guilherme Mendes. At just 22 years old, he performed remarkably in BJJ competitions without being defeated. His only BJJ losses were against Jansen Gomes and Mica Galvao. In the 2023 IBJJF World Championship, Gomes beat Tainan by an advantage, while Mica Galvao became a winner on June 13, 2021, by the referee’s decision. Aside from these two defeats, Tainan has garnered significant recognition in the international BJJ scene. His name was also included in one of the leading B&A workgroups in BJJ.
Tainan’s Transition To No Gi Debut
The declaration of Tainan’s transition to no gi debut is indeed timely, providing him many opportunities to make necessary adjustments to succeed at ADCC Trials. This early shift gives Tainan a potential edge, enabling him to participate in several matches before the IBJJF No Gi World Championship. If Tainan showcases his adept no gi skills, he could be a leading contender for the 2024 ADCC following Nicholas Meregali’s invitation to the 2022 ADCC.
Tainan posted about his contract in no gi 2023 on his official account on Instagram with the caption:
‘‘🇧🇷acabei de assinar o contrato da minha primeira super luta NOGI na faixa preta, irá ser esse ano, na segunda estarei divulgando o evento e adversário. Obrigado a todos pelo apoio que me dão desde o começo da minha carreira, estou sempre treinando pra mostrar boas técnicas e lutas a todos que assistem’’
Dalpra’s posted on Instagram in Portuguese, which means:
“I just signed the contract for my first NOGI match as a black belt. It will be this year and I will announce the opponent and event on Monday.”
