Thamires Aquino: Record, Net Worth, Weight, Age & More!

Who is Thamires Aquino?

Thamires Aquino is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt athlete who has cemented her place as one of the top female competitors of her generation. With a passion for martial arts that began at a young age, Thamires has dedicated countless hours to mastering the techniques and strategies of jiu-jitsu, training under the tutelage of Master Júlio César Pereira.

Who is Thamires Aquino?

Thamires Aquino is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt athlete who has cemented her place as one of the top female competitors of her generation. With a passion for martial arts that began at a young age, Thamires has dedicated countless hours to mastering the techniques and strategies of jiu-jitsu, training under the tutelage of Master Júlio César Pereira.

What this article covers:

• Who is Thamires Aquino?
• How Old is Thamires Aquino?
• How Much Does Thamires Aquino Weigh?
• Thamires Aquino Fight List
• Thamires Aquino's Best Fight of All Time
• Thamires Aquino Record
• Is Thamires Aquino Retired? 

At the age of 11 Thamires was introduced to capoeira, a Brazilian martial art specialized in kicking, which Aquino did for a few years. As a 14-year-old, she started visiting her mom’s gym, where there were also jiu jitsu classes. This was the first time Thamires had access to grappling.

Spider Guard Tricks by Thamires Aquino

Interested in finding what jiu-jitsu was about, Thamires decided to do a trial class and immediately felt ‘at home’ on the mats. Her first coach at this academy was André Ricardo da Silva, commonly known by the jiu-jitsu community as “Garapa”. 

Thamires started attending jiu-jitsu classes at her mom's gym, where she felt at home on the mats from the very beginning. Her first coach was André Ricardo da Silva, who awarded her the blue belt. It was at this point that Thamires began to compete in jiu-jitsu tournaments and discovered her talent for the sport.

To further develop her potential, Thamires moved to Cia Paulista's headquarters, where she trained under Max Trombini, Garapa's head coach. It was Max who awarded Thamires her purple belt. However, Thamires sought an even stronger team and moved to Rio de Janeiro to train at GF Team's headquarters in Meyer.

It was at GF Team that Thamires earned both her brown belt in June 2015 and her black belt in June 2016. As soon as she earned her black belt, Thamires hit the ground running, winning two important titles in her first six months: the South American Championship and the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam - Rio de Janeiro.

Thamires' talent, discipline, and dedication to the sport have earned her a reputation as one of the top female competitors of her generation. She continues to inspire others to pursue their dreams with the same level of passion and commitment she has shown throughout her jiu-jitsu journey.

Competing for the renowned GF Team (GFT), Thamires has had an impressive run on the international circuit, earning several important titles that have placed her among the elite in the sport. Her skill, discipline, and dedication have been on full display at events such as the IBJJF World Championship, where she has gone toe-to-toe with some of the world's most formidable jiu-jitsu practitioners.

In addition to her success at the IBJJF World Championship, Thamires has also distinguished herself at the CBJJ Brazilian Nationals and the UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour – Rio de Janeiro. Her victories in these prestigious tournaments have earned her a reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

As if Thamires' success in the sport wasn't impressive enough, she is also the twin sister of another prolific jiu-jitsu competitor, Jhenifer Aquino. The two sisters share a deep love and respect for the art of jiu-jitsu, and their dedication to the sport has brought them both great success. Together, Thamires and Jhenifer represent a powerful force in the world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, inspiring others to pursue their dreams with the same level of passion and commitment.

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How Old is Thamires Aquino? 

Thamires Aquino was born on September 6, 1994, in São Paulo, Brazil. She is 28 years old as of 2023.

Thamires Aquino Family

As we’ve seen with other sibling pairs, having a twin to spar with improves one’s game tremendously. Thamires’ twin is named Jhenifer- and she too is a GFT member and black belt in BJJ

Jhenifer has won numerous championships in the lower belt categories. Like her sister, she also trains at GF Team's headquarters in Meyer, Rio de Janeiro, and competes regularly in the international circuit.

While Thamires and Jhenifer are both accomplished jiu-jitsu athletes, they have their own unique styles and personalities on and off the mat. They continue to support each other and inspire others to pursue their dreams in jiu-jitsu and beyond.

How Much is Thamires Aquino Worth?

Thamires Aquino’s net worth is not public information. She is a well known black belt and international competitor, however she’s not even 30 yet. She’s likely to continue to grow her Instagram following while she competes, and eventually begins to coach. She’s also started to film instructionals already, including with us here at Fanatics.

How Tall is Thamires Aquino?

Thamires Aquino’s height isn’t published. She’s a grappler, not an MMA fighter, which means she doesn’t have to put her height on record.

How Much Does Thamires Aquino Weigh? 

Thamires Aquino has competed in several weight classes in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) tournaments throughout her career. As a black belt, she has competed in the following IBJJF weight categories:

• Featherweight (up to 58.5 kg/129 lbs)
• Lightweight (up to 64 kg/141 lbs)

Thamires Aquino Fight List

Thamires Aquino has competed in well over 100 matches, and there’s no running list of every match she’s ever fought. Instead of a match by match breakdown, we can take a look at her overall pedigree as a brown and black belt:

• 2015 IBJJF World Championship - Bronze Medal (Brown Belt)
• 2015 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals - Gold Medal (Brown Belt)
• 2015 IBJJF Rio International Open - Gold Medal (Brown Belt)
• 2015 IBJJF Pan Championship - Bronze Medal (Brown Belt)
• 2015 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship - Silver Medal (Brown Belt)
• 2016 IBJJF European Championship - Gold Medal (Black Belt)
• 2016 IBJJF Pan Championship - Bronze Medal (Black Belt)
• 2016 IBJJF World Championship - Bronze Medal (Black Belt)
• 2017 IBJJF European Championship - Silver Medal (Black Belt)
• 2017 IBJJF Pan Championship - Bronze Medal (Black Belt)
• 2017 IBJJF World Championship - Bronze Medal (Black Belt)
• 2019 IBJJF Rio International Open - Gold Medal (Black Belt)

Thamires Aquino's Best Fight of All Time

Thamires Aquino has had many memorable victories throughout her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu career, but one of her most notable wins was in the finals of the female black belt featherweight division at the 2016 IBJJF European Championship.

In the final, Thamires faced off against the highly-talented Bia Mesquita, who is a multiple-time world champion and one of the most accomplished female competitors in the sport's history. Thamires was the underdog in the match, but she put on a masterful performance to defeat Bia by a score of 2-0.

The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both competitors showcasing their technical prowess and athleticism. Thamires was able to secure a takedown early in the match, which earned her two points and put her ahead on the scoreboard. She then played a smart and tactical game, using her strong guard to prevent Bia from scoring any points and maintaining her lead until the end of the match.

Who Did Thamires Aquino Lose To?

Thamires Aquino and Mayssa Bastos have competed against each other multiple times in high-level competitions.

One notable match between the two took place in the quarterfinals of the 2019 IBJJF World Championship, where Mayssa Bastos defeated Thamires Aquino by points in the female black belt featherweight division. It was a closely contested match, with Mayssa securing the win by a score of 4-2.

Thamires Aquino Record

Thamires Aquino’s overall professional grappling record is 14-6, which generally includes the time she was a black belt. Her record is much larger when including her matches, including multiple tournament wins and championships, as a blue, purple, and brown belt.

Thamires Aquino Injuries

Although she hasn’t publicly disclosed any injuries, Aquino did have to pull out of a match in the past, so it’s possible that was the result of an injury. Like many BJJ athletes, both Aquino sisters put their bodies through a lot of abuse in order to achieve the things that they have on the mats.

Is Thamires Aquino Retired?

Thamires Aquino is still going strong after half her lifetime now spent in the sport of Brazillian Jiu Jitsu. As a world champion with many other high-level tournament victories to her name, it’s safe to say that Thamires will be terrorizing the IBJJF Featherweight scene for a long time to come.

She’s just released his first offering with us, called “Spider Guard Tricks”, which is everything you need to get started playing this gi-based system of open guard. In it you’ll learn how to defend guard passes from the position, alter your movement based on your opponent’s reactions, and eventually how to pass and submit your opponent from this tricky guard. As a bonus, Thamires worked on this series with her twin sister and fellow BJJ star, Jhenifer. Make sure you take a chance to learn from two rising stars in the international grappling scene, the Aquino Sisters.

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