Alexandre “Soca” Freitas Promoted to Coral Belt in BJJ
TL;DR: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Alexandre “Soca” Freitas earned the coral belt (the rare red and black belt) on August 9, 2025, at Soca BJJ Academy in Wantagh, NY. The custom coral belt BJJ presented to him was handcrafted by ChokeSports.com. The ceremony was led by Renzo Gracie and Jean Jacques Machado and celebrated by many icons of the sport.
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A Historic Promotion
On August 9, 2025, Professor Alexandre “Soca” Freitas received his coral belt—also known as the red and black belt—during an unforgettable ceremony at Soca BJJ Academy in Wantagh, NY.
Renzo Gracie and Jean Jacques Machado officiated the promotion. Legends like Roberto “Gordo” Correa, Helio Soneca, and Luca Atalla were in attendance—each proudly wearing Isami Belts from ChokeSports.com.
Yes—the custom Isami Belt awarded to Soca was made by our team at ChokeSports.com, honoring his lifetime of excellence.
A Personal Note from ChokeSports
This moment hits close to home. Our founder, Mr. JP, was friends with Professor Soca back in Rio de Janeiro. He watched Soca compete many times.
“One match I’ll never forget was Soca vs. Robinho Moura of Nova União for the 1999 Brasileiros National Championship. Both were technical wizards. The crowd went wild. Soca took the back and finished with a clean collar choke. Truly epic.”
Memories like this show why Soca’s promotion feels so right. His Jiu-Jitsu has always been world-class.
The Rarity of the Coral Belt
The coral belt in BJJ is rare—fewer than 40 practitioners worldwide hold it. It is formally awarded to 7th-degree black belts, which means the recipient must have at least 31 years as a black belt and be a minimum of 50 years old.
It reflects:
- Decades of mastery
- Depth of technical knowledge
- Lifetime commitment to teaching and competing
- Lasting contributions to our art
This black and red belt is more than rank. It’s a living legacy.
Soca’s BJJ Legacy
- ADCC Champion
- Multiple IBJJF World Masters titles
- Pan American and Brazilian Nationals Champion
Beyond medals, Professor Soca has produced many black belts and helped spread Jiu-Jitsu worldwide.
A Celebration of Community
The academy was packed with students, friends, and professors. The energy was pure BJJ—tradition, respect, and joy for a well-earned milestone.
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