Grand Master Geny Rebelo is a Brazilian jiu jitsu red belt (9th degree) and a student of Helio Gracie. Founder of the Serrana Academy (Academia Serrana) one of the most important grappling hubs in Brazil located in the mountainous region of Teresópolis, Rebelo was responsible for the development of important BJJ figures such as Admilson Bitta, Ailson "Jucão" Brites and Hélio Soneca to name a few.