Meet the Champs
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Vincent Sabbak
@vincentsabbakbbj
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Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since age 5 at Gracie Barra Ottawa, Vincent is a disciplined and focused young athlete known for his powerful double-leg takedowns and strong competitive mindset.
He has achieved multiple undefeated performances, including a dominant showing at the Canadian Eastern Championships where he won gold in both Gi and No-Gi divisions.
Beyond the mats, Vincent also trains Muay Thai and aspires to become an MMA fighter, standing out for his character, humility, and strong family values.
Justus Raine
@justusraine_jj
Training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since the age of 4 at Toronto BJJ, Justus began competing at 6 and later advanced to the international stage, training with Action and Reaction MMA.
She is a JJIF World Championships bronze medalist (U18 No-Gi) and has competed at major events including the Chicago IBJJF Open and PANS IBJJF Championships.
After overcoming a 2025 elbow injury, Justus returned stronger, most recently earning double bronze at PANS, continuing her pursuit of the highest levels of the sport.
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Isabele Gava Flores
@isabele_bjj
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Born in Rio de Janeiro, Isabele began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 5. After moving to Canada, she continued training consistently and competing regularly, quickly building a strong competitive record on the international stage.
Isabele is a two-time Pan Kids Jiu-Jitsu Championship winner in the kids colored belt division. In 2026, as a juvenile blue belt, she captured the absolute division title at the European Jiu-Jitsu Championship and placed second in the lightweight division, along with a bronze medal at the Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
Now preparing for the World Championship at the end of the month, she continues to pursue double gold and the highest levels of the sport.
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Zayan Islam
@zayan.bjj
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Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 11, Zayan began competing shortly after at 12, quickly stepping into the competitive circuit and building experience across major events.
Some of his standout achievements include reaching the finals in 3 IBJJF major tournaments in 2025: Pan Kids, Pan Kids No-Gi, and Jiu-Jitsu Con. He also earned a 2nd place finish in the 2025 ADCC Toronto Open (Open Class), showcasing his ability to perform at a high level across different rule sets.
Over the past 2.5 years, he has continued to develop his game while proudly representing Hyper Açaí on the mats.
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Camila Monterrosa
@camila.monterrosa.bjj
Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu about two and a half years ago, Camila Monterrosa stepped onto the mats and quickly turned her first experience into a deep passion for the sport.
A proud Canadian of Hispanic descent, she carries the values of hard work, resilience, and family in everything she does. What began as something new quickly became a life-changing journey. Training has helped her build confidence, strengthen her discipline, and push past limits she didn’t think she could overcome.
Over time, jiu-jitsu has become much more than just training. She embraces the challenge, the constant learning, and the way the sport tests both her mind and her physical strength. More importantly, it has given her a strong sense of community, one that feels like family and continues to keep her coming back to the mats every day.
Alexis
Gagnon
@gagnonbjj
Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu five years ago, Alexis Gagnon quickly turned his first experience on the mats into a lasting commitment to the sport.
Based in Chambly, Québec, he has never stopped training since. For the past two years, he has dedicated himself to training five times a week, building discipline, consistency, and a mindset focused on constant growth. What began as a new challenge became a passion that continues to shape who he is, both on and off the mats.
More than just a sport, jiu-jitsu has become a way of life, driven by perseverance, continuous learning, and the pursuit of becoming better every single day.
