Samuel Puccio 
  
Black Belt  - Rodrigo Medeiros, BJJ Revolution Team/Carlson Gracie Team
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Samuel started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 1997 in Sao Paulo. In 1999 he moved to Los Angeles and trained BJJ and boxing   for 1 year with UFC Champion Vitor Belfort and Al Stanke. Samuel trained extensive no - gi freestyle and vale tudo in 2000  and trained with many professional fighters in the Carlson Gracie team as well as instructing at Left Cross Training Center. 

In 2001 Samuel began training with Rodrigo Medeiros Competition Team. Samuel continues to train with his instructor and  close friend Rodrigo Medeiros. In 2002 Samuel moved to Birmingham Alabama with the hopes of bringing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu  to the south east. Today, we have 3 locations and 50 students. The competition team is the best in the area.

TOURNAMENTS

1999 Sao Paulo State champion

2001 California State 3th place

2004 Pan American 4th place

2006 Naga Champion (Expert Division) no gi

2006 Casca-Grossa Champion (Expert Division) no gi

2007 Pan American 4th place

2007 World Championship Master 4th place

2008 Pan American 4th place