At just 20 years old, Alu Hyodo is already one of the most exciting names to watch in Japanese combat sports. Born and raised in Manoa, Hawaii, Alu stepped onto the mats for the first time at age 8 — and never looked back. What started as a childhood introduction to jiu jitsu has grown into a full-fledged career as a professional MMA fighter and elite jiu jitsu competitor.

Driven, focused, and fiercely competitive, Alu is chasing one goal above all: becoming Shooto Atomweight Champion. With a growing list of titles across both MMA and jiu jitsu, she's proving every day that she has the skill and heart to get there.