My name is Mayssa Bastos

I am a professional Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete. I was born and raised in a small city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and began training in jiu-jitsu when I was 11. It wasn’t long after I started training that I knew jiu-jitsu would be a big part of my life.

I have been determined and focused to be the best that I possibly can in this sport from a young age. Jiu-Jitsu has come before anything in my life for as long as I can remember. Since then I have become an accomplished Black Belt competitor, winning many titles at the highest level of competition.

I have been able to see many different parts of the world and make meaningful connections with people all around the globe through jiu-jitsu and for that I am so grateful. 

Sharing my passion for jiu-jitsu, fitness, and health with the platform my sport has given me is something I love, I hope my work inspires other athletes, especially girls and women to believe in, value, and push themselves in a male-dominated sport.

I’m now 23 years old, living in the United States, living my dreams and always hungry for more. My career is just getting started, and I have high hopes for the future. To make an impact on my community on and off the mat is all I can dream of.

I am so excited to be a NOW^® Ambassador! Over the last year I have had the help of my nutritionist to help me learn how to properly fuel my body, and NOW products have long been a part of my daily routine to help keep my body working at its best. It is easy to represent a brand I already use and believe in!