| Valdemar Santana | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 28 October 1929 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil |
| Died | 29 August 1984 (aged 54) Bahia, Brazil |
| Nickname | Adema Santa Black Leopard |
| Style | Capoeira, Luta Livre, Vale Tudo, Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu |
| Trainer | Hélio Gracie |
Valdemar Santana[1] (born 28 October 1929[2] - died 29 August 1984[3]), sometimes known as Adema Santa, was a Brazilian martial artist who trained in Capoeira under Mestre Bimba and in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Hélio Gracie. He was also trained in Luta Livre and boxing.[4]
- ^ Spelled Waldemar Santana in Brazilian Portuguese; Portuguese pronunciation: [vawdeˈmaʁ sɐ̃ˈtɐ̃nɐ]
- ^ "Remembering Helio Gracie". October 2013.
- ^ "Luta de Gigantes (Waldemar Santana vs Gracies) - Academia Colisão". Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ "Waldemar Santana". Retrieved 22 October 2022.