Valdemar Santana
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Valdemar Santana[1] (born 28 October 1929[2] - died 29 August 1984[3]), sometimes known as Adema Santa, was a Brazilian martial artist who trained in Capoeira under Mestre Bimba and in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Hélio Gracie. He was also trained in Luta Livre and boxing.[4]
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Valdemar Santana | |
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Born | 28 October 1929 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil |
Died | 29 August 1984(1984-08-29) (aged 54) Bahia, Brazil |
Nickname | Adema Santa Black Leopard |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Style | Capoeira, Luta Livre, Vale Tudo, Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu |
Trainer | Hélio Gracie |
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