Megaton
Wellington "Megaton" Dias
Wellington “Megaton” Dias is the Founder and Owner of Megaton Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu Academy, the premier training center for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Arizona. Megaton has over 30 years of experience in training and competing in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is one of the world’s most renowned, respected and sought-after instructors. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Megaton began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jistu at the age of five. He received his black belt under Royler and Rolker Gracie and has trained at and is one of the few Black Belts in the United States to represent Gracie Humaita Academy. Megaton is the only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt to have competed as a Black Belt in every World Jiu-Jitsu Championship since its inception in 1996. Megaton is also the Founder and President of the Arizona Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation which sponsors local tournaments and oversees the enforcement of the rules and regulations of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation in Arizona. Megaton has obtained the only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu advanced training course, approved as to form, for Peace Officers, through Arizona POST, for Continuing or Proficiency Training Credit.
CERTIFICATIONS Fourth Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Third Degree Black Belt, Judo
AWARDS
European Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Individual Gold Medalist 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2005; and 2005 Team Gold Medalist (Team Brazil v. World), 2007 (Team Brazil v. France), 2008 (Team Brazil v. World) 2009 (Team Brazil v. France); Individual Silver Medalist 2009 and 2007; Individual and Open Division Bronze Medalist 2008
International Master and Senior Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Rio de Janeiro –Individual Gold Medalist 2008, 2007, 2006, 2003 and 2002; Gold Medalist Open Division 2007; Open Division Silver Medalist 2006 and Individual Bronze Medalist 2004 and 2002
U.S. National Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Individual Gold Medalist 2005, Individual Silver Medalist 2006, Bronze Open Class 2005, 2006
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Rio de Janeiro – Individual Silver Medalist 1996 and Individual Bronze Medalist 2002, 2001 and 1999
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Individual Gold Medalist 2001, 2000 and 1998, Individual Silver Medalist 2002, Individual Bronze Medalist 2007, 2006, 2003
Korea Black Belt Challenge – Individual Gold Medalist
Rickson-Gracie International Championship, Los Angeles, CA – Individual Gold Medalist 1999 and 1997
Competed in World Submission Wrestling Championship in Abu Dhabi
Awarded Best Technical Ability by Rickson Gracie
