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| Glaube Feitosa | |
|---|---|
| Name | Glaube Feitosa |
| Birth date | 1973-11-18 |
| Birth place | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 1.90 m |
| Weight | 102 kg |
| Style | Kyokushin, Kickboxing |
| Team | Ichigeki, Seidokaikan |
| Years active | 1999–2012 |
| Kickbox win | 20 |
| Kickbox kowin | 13 |
| Kickbox loss | 12 |
Glaube Feitosa is a Brazilian former heavyweight kickboxer and Kyokushin karateka known for competing in K-1 World Grand Prix events and for popularizing the "question mark kick" in international kickboxing. He competed against numerous notable fighters from organizations such as K-1, RISE, and It's Showtime, earning recognition for powerful low-line and head kicks and for representing Brazilian Kyokushin lineage on global stages. Feitosa trained with prominent coaches and teams and transitioned into coaching and seminar work after retiring from top-level competition.
Feitosa was born in São Paulo and raised in a milieu influenced by Brazilian combat sport cultures including Brazilian jiu-jitsu academies and regional Vale Tudo circuits; his upbringing in São Paulo (state) exposed him to martial arts clubs and local tournaments. Early influences included visits to dojos affiliated with Vaclav Santus-era Kyokushin branches and spectatorship of televised events such as the K-1 World Grand Prix and Pride Fighting Championships, which shaped his decision to pursue full-contact striking. Feitosa’s formative years coincided with the international expansion of Kyokushin kaikan and the establishment of Seidokaikan-affiliated events in South America, providing pathways to train under instructors linked to Masutatsu Oyama’s lineage and to emulate competitors from Japan, Netherlands, and United States circuits.
Feitosa’s technical development centered on Kyokushin kaikan curriculum, training in kihon, kata, and full-contact kumite influenced by figures associated with Shokei Matsui and peer dojos connected to Seidokaikan. He supplemented Kyokushin with kickboxing drills from international coaches who had backgrounds in Dutch kickboxing and Muay Thai; teams and gyms he worked with had links to trainers who coached fighters appearing in K-1 and It's Showtime. Cross-training included strength and conditioning practices comparable to those used by athletes preparing for K-1 World Grand Prix and elite events like the Rings and Glory predecessor organizations. Feitosa integrated footwork and combinations propagated by coaches who had worked with champions from Netherlands such as Ernesto Hoost and Peter Aerts and from Japan such as Masato.
Feitosa made his mark competing in K-1 tournaments and international kickboxing cards, facing opponents who had pedigrees from promotions including RIZIN, Rings, and It's Showtime. He entered major tournaments that featured headliners like Semmy Schilt, Remy Bonjasky, Badr Hari, Gegard Mousasi, and Peter Aerts, and he appeared on events promoted alongside cards from K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 era matchups. Feitosa’s record includes wins and losses against internationally recognized heavyweights who competed across circuits in Japan, Netherlands, France, United Kingdom, and United States. His participation in Grand Prix-format events exposed him to rule sets and judging standards standardized by organizations like K-1 Global and matchmakers who scheduled intercontinental showdowns.
Feitosa’s style combined full-contact Kyokushin striking with conventional kickboxing offense and defense; he was known for a signature "question mark kick" variation and for deploying powerful low kicks, chopping leg strikes, and high snapping kicks that drew comparisons to techniques used by Andy Hug and Mike Bernardo. His stance and timing reflected training methods associated with Seidokaikan competitors, and he often used teep-like pushes and angular entry similar to tactics taught in Dutch kickboxing schools. Feitosa’s clinch work and balance management showed adaptation from exchanges seen in Muay Thai bouts, while his strategic approach in tournaments mirrored gameplans used by veterans such as Ernesto Hoost and Mark Hunt. Conditioning and aerobic strategies in his camp paralleled regimens employed by athletes preparing for multi-fight tournament nights like K-1 World Grand Prix events.
Feitosa achieved prominence with victories over opponents who had competed in major promotions, and he reached late stages of tournaments that featured champions like Semmy Schilt, Remy Bonjasky, Gokhan Saki, Badr Hari, and Peter Aerts. He earned awards and recognition in cards run by K-1 and appeared on co-promoted events alongside stars from Pride Fighting Championships and RINGS, demonstrating crossover appeal. Key matchups included fights that were broadcast in markets including Japan, France, and Brazil, contributing to his international reputation and leading to invitations to seminars and exhibition bouts featuring names from Kyokushin and Dutch kickboxing communities. His achievements are cited by practitioners and commentators in media outlets that cover K-1 World Grand Prix history and heavyweight kickboxing lineage.
After stepping back from full-time competition, Feitosa transitioned to coaching, seminars, and gym affiliations, sharing expertise rooted in Kyokushin and kickboxing with students and teams in São Paulo and abroad. He has been involved in teaching curricula similar to those used by instructors connected to Seidokaikan and Kyokushin organizations, and he has participated in exhibition matches and training camps that included fighters from Netherlands, Japan, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu milieus. Post-retirement activities also include appearances at martial arts conferences and events celebrating the history of K-1 World Grand Prix, where veterans like Ernesto Hoost and Andy Hug are often cited as contextual touchstones.
Category:Brazilian kickboxers Category:Kyokushin practitioners Category:1973 births Category:People from São Paulo