"The word "Tagarela" in Portuguese is used for a person that is always talking. The nickname was given by Cristiano Costa (Gurgel's first coach) when he was young because he was a very energetic child who wouldn't stop talking."
Belt
Black
Nationality
Brazilian
Born
1986
Team
American Top Team
Biography
Jonatas Tagarela Gurgel is a Nova Uniao black belt under Joao Roque who received his black belt at age 19. He competes for American Top Team and holds World Cup, Pan American, and Brazilian National BJJ titles.