THE STORY OF LUTAN — FROM CONCEPTION TO BRAZIL
THE BEGINNING OF A DREAM
It all began in 1998. That was the year Master Salvador took the first steps toward creating something new—something genuinely Brazilian. At the time, “Bady Contact” emerged—the seed of what would eventually become Lutan. Through dedication and vision, the project grew and found fertile ground in Palmas, Tocantins, where it gained momentum, recognition, and a large number of practitioners.
THE FIRST MAJOR EVENT — WHERE IT ALL HAPPENED
History came to life in Quadra 111, in Palmas. It was there, in the heart of the capital of Tocantins, that the audience witnessed a clash that would be remembered for a long time: Carlos Henrique versus Pirulão. It was an electrifying fight, defined by grit, technique, and total commitment—two warriors who gave everything they had on the mat. In the end, Carlos Henrique emerged as the grand champion, writing the first chapter of what would become a victorious career.
THE BIRTH OF LUTAN
As the years passed, experience deepened, and the project grew. By 2025, the time had come to give this art form a definitive and impactful name. “Bady Contact” was renamed LUTAN—Luta Nacional do Brasil (Brazil’s National Martial Art). The name says it all: born here, created by Brazilians, for Brazil and for the world.
WHO CREATED LUTAN
Its visionary creator is Mestre Salvador, a man forged in the martial arts:
- 🥋 Taekwondo Black Belt
- 🥊 Kickboxing Black Belt
- 🤼 Luta Livre Black Belt
- 🐯 Muay Thai Prajied
- 🏆 Former MMA Champion
With all this experience, he did not limit himself to mere practice—he created. He gathered the best elements from each style, combined technique with philosophy, and gave rise to an original and comprehensive art form.
THE THREE BRANCHES — FOR EVERYONE
Lutan is not just one thing: it adapts, grows, and evolves alongside each practitioner through three distinct branches:
🏖️ Beach Lutan — The power of combat integrated with nature, on the sand and in the open air. Dynamic, accessible, and full of energy.
👧 Poit Lutan — A branch dedicated to children, adolescents, and young people. Here, the martial arts journey begins with joy, discipline, and the development of good citizens. The future of Lutan.
🔥 Lutan MMA Combat — A full-contact discipline where every technique is applied with full force. It is where gladiators prove their worth and compete for championship belts.
A STORY THAT CONTINUES
From Quadra 111 in Palmas to the mats of Brazil and the world—Lutan is proof that dreams don’t grow old; they only grow bigger. From Bady Contact to Lutan, from 1998 to the present day, the journey has been built with sweat, courage, and a love for martial arts. And the best is yet to come.
“Lutan was born in the heart of Brazil to shine across the world.”
— Master Salvador
To consolidate instruction and expansion, Mestre Salvador trained the first Lutan black belts: Henrique Batista, Evandro Neyver, Ederson Titânio, Tampinha, Edimarom Azevedo, Pirulão, Wiltom Rosa Pires, Mayara Juliana de Almeida, Leandro Bomba, Zé Mario, Sandys Fernandes, Welison de Amorim, Rogner Santos, Eduardo Panzo, Salvador Serrote Fila, Kauanny Almeida dos Anjos, Valderice Melo Brito, Kalffman Almeida dos Anjos, Alessandro Shuencner, Igor Matos, Edgar Ramon da Silva, Kauê Almeida dos Anjos, Yuri Machado, and João Paulo. In 2017, the Global Federation of Lutan and Martial Arts was established with the goal of organizing, regulating, and promoting Lutan worldwide, ensuring standardized rules, the training of instructors, and the hosting of international championships.
Currently, Lutan is one of the fastest-growing contact sports in the world, and FILAM is largely responsible for this; it is the only globally recognized organization tasked with governing Lutan and hosting annual events. In 2027, Brazil will host the MFC FILAM 2027, which will take place in the city of Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso (MT).
