Rafaela is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt & ADCC World Champion.
So far in her career, Rafaela has gained multiple victories as a coloured belt & gained her black belt in 2020. Rafaela is a 3X IBJJF World Champion, 4X IBJJF Pan Champion, as well as a silver medalist at the 2022 ADCC World Championships. Rafaela then went on to become the 2024 ADCC World Champion, dominating the +65kg women's division.
Rafaela trains out of Atos Jiu Jitsu, San Diego.