Israel has more than 20 years of experience in martial arts, he is a Contra-mestre in Capoeira and a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Always in connection with the community, Israel taught in many schools in Salvador specially in the Town of Liberdade at Colegio Estadual Duque de Caxias but also at João XXIII, Luis Viana, CEFET-BA, Anísio Texeira, Escolinha Rainha da Paz and so on. Also he was part of Cia João de Barro, the most well-known folkloric group in the State of Bahia. for years until he came to England in the beginning of 2002 and left the Group under the supervision of his oldest students, David and Tíca. Today Contra Mestre David in connexion with his brother Prof: Tíca, founded Grupo Raízes Da Terra.

In the last 9 years Israel has been involved in many big events and organizations in the UK such as; South Intercultural Arts, Cardiff Carnival, No Fit State Circus and I.L.E.A.P. (Inclusive Leisure, Education and Activities Project) as well as working with people with mental and physical disabilities and performing in many places such as The Internetional Festival Of Tours in France, In Barhain - Saudi Arabia, Next Fest - NEC Birmingham and many show and workshops around the U.K.

The Grupo Renascer is still going in Salvador at Associação de Moradores da Meireles on the town of Perovaz with Formados: Tiago, Jailson, Bam and Instructors: Zézeu Faísca and Cachiado.

Israel most important titles are:  

Groung Control 14/11/10 Over 99kg 3dn Place

English Open BJJ - Kent 06/11/10 2dn place

UMA British Open Ground Fight 04/09/2010

Weight: 1st place

Open Weight: 1st place

UK  Cage Warriors Quest 5, 2006 - Winner by choke.

UK Storm - MMA Championship 2005 - 1st place

C opa Transamerica of Jiu-jitsu 2001 - 3rd place BR

Free Style Serpent 1996 - 1st place BR