Name: Francisco Iturralde
Nickname: Sinistro
Age: 18
Rank: purple
Gym: Alliance BJJ Ecuador
Length of time training: been training for about 6 years

Website, blog, or twitter or facebook links: twitter @sinistrobjj

List of titles or accomplishments:

2x World Champion
2x Pan Am Champion
2x Rio Open Champion
CBJJ NY Open Champion
CBJJ Brasileiro Champion

How did you get involved in bjj?

because of my uncle and my older brothers

What is you favorite bjj story?

i think Lagarto´s a black belt from GB who beat cancer and is getting placing good in competitions at the moment

Who are some of the people who have influenced you bjj?

My brothers, Marcelo Garcia and Terere.

What is your favorite position and why?

back attacks, just love chokes haha

If you could start training all over again, what would you change in training routine and why?

i don’t think that i would change anything, God´s plan is perfect so i think everthing is working perfect the way it is

How do you think competition helps your jiujitsu?

it helps test yourself, but is not the best part of bjj

Who are some people you have beat in competition in the past, in which you are proud of and why?

i think that every opponent that i beat and the ones who beat me are really important for me because the helped me to be where i am now so every time that i see them is a great joy like we have been friends for long time.

How has bjj helped and changed your life?

i think that I’m more open tho new stuffs and humble

What do you think is not stressed enough in order to better your game in grappling?

What are your plans for the next 5-10 year?

win a world championship as black belt

What are three things people may not know about you?
1) im in love with Jesus
2) love crossfit
3) im scared to rats haha

Any shout outs?
keep training God bless