THE HISTORY OF NOVA GERAÇÃO

Francisco Toco, responsible for Nova Geração, was introduced to jiu-jitsu by his friend Rodrigo Medeiros, who already practiced for 6 months and insisted that he should train. Through his incentive, Toco started practicing the martial art with the teacher Maneco. Since then, he did never stop.

Afterward, in 1987, Maneco showed him the academy of Carlson Gracie, one icon of the sport. Living together with Murilo Bustamante, Libório, Bolão, Clovis, Amaury, Carlson Gracie Jr., Isaias, Alberto Santos, Wallid, and other excellent fighters from that barn of champions helped him a lot to train and develop. Besides, he made good friends such as Parrumpinha, “big brother”, Cristiano Magrinho, Playmobil, Rinaldo Santos and others. Great time...

On June, 12th 1992, Toco and his partner Rodrigo Medeiros were invited to teach jiu-jitsu at an academy in Leblon, where later Nova Geração started.

At first, it hasn’t any pretensions. But, gradually, the team developed and achieved good results. Some years later, it has been noted that they became a big family, and not only one academy.

“We believe that the basic training of jiu-jitsu is essential for the best athlete’s development. Our difference is the good atmosphere of the academy: very familiar, perfect to make friends and respect the other. Here everybody helps each other. Undoubtedly, it’s our second house.”. – says Toco.

SOME OF THE MAIN TITLES OF NOVA GERAÇÃO

Brazilian Championship of teams 2005 (brown/black light): champion
Brazilian Championship of teams 2004 (brown/black light): champion
State Championship 2000: general champion
Brazilian Championship 1997: 4th adult
Brazilian Championship 1997: 4th general
World Mundial 1997: runner-up junior
Brazilian Championship 1997: champion childish-junior
State Championship 1997: runner-up master
State Championship 1997: runner-up childish
State Championship 1996: runner-up childish
State Championship 1996: runner-up junior
Brazilian Championship 1995: runner-up childish-junior
Brazilian Championship 1995: champion childish
Copa Novo Leblon 1995: 3rd general
Copa Aqualung 1993: general runner-up
1 Red Nose Open: 5th general