Professor Diego Pereira was born in the Brazilian capital, Brasilia on January 23rd, 1980. In May of 1998, at age 18, Professor Diego began training Jiu-jitsu under Professor Admilson "Juquinha" Brites, the brother of Ailson "Jucão" Brites, at the Gracie Humaitá-Brasília Academy.

In 2002, Professor Diego began teaching at some of the best Jiu Jitsu academies in Brasilia. On December 7th, 2007, received his black belt from Professor Admilson Brites. In 2008, after receiving an invitation from Professor Ailson "Jucão" Brites, Professor Diego Pereira is now living in the New York-New Jersey area. Professor Diego Pereira has begun a project focusing on the development of new athletes and the furthering of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu worldwide.

From the beginning of his career on, Professor Diego participated in multiple tournaments and won many victories, including the following:

Asian Super Cup United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) 2007 Champion: Division Champion and Absolute
World Cup of Jiu-Jitsu Olímpico (CBJJO-RJ) 2007 Champion: Medium-heavy division
2nd South American Competition of Jiu-Jitsu (CBJJ) 2007 3rd place: Medium-heavy division
11th World competition of Jiu-Jitsu (CBJJ) Rio de Janeiro 2006 3rd place: Medium-heavy division
World Cup of Jiu-Jitsu (CBJJO) Rio de Janeiro 2006 2nd place: Medium heavy division
17th Brazilian competition of Jiu Jitsu (LBJJ) Belo Horizonte 2006 Champion: Medium heavy and Absolute
II Real Fight (Super fight) BA 2006 Champion
América Gold Cup (South American Competition) CBJJO/RJ 2005 Champion: Medium-heavy division
10º World competition of Jiu-Jitsu (CBJJO) RJ 2005 3rd place: Medium-heavy division
15th Brazilian Competition of Jiu-Jitsu (LBJJ) (Selective for the World Champions) 2004 Champion: Medium-heavy division
Brazilian Cup of Jiu-Jitsu Olímpico (CBJJO) Rio de Janeiro 2004 3rd place: Medium-heavy division
14º Brazilian Competition of Jiu-Jitsu (LBJJ) 2003 Champion: Middle-weight division
Niterói 2nd Stage of Jiu-Jitsu (LBJJRJ) RJ 2002 3rd place: Middle-weight division