João Miyao is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Cicero Costha who competes for the PSLPB academy (Projeto Social Lutando Pelo Bem) and Unity Jiu-Jitsu in this sport/martial-arts international circuit. Considered a prodigy of BJJ since his teens, João and his twin brother Paulo Miyao (commonly known as the Miyao Brothers) have piled up medals in the globe's most important tournaments, both being among the very best competitors of their generation. João Miyao was born on May 11, 1991, in the city Andirá in the state of Paraná - Brazil, along with his twin brother Paulo Miyao. They are 3rd generation, Japanese descendants, with humble beginnings, being the sons of a farmer and a housewife.