Instructor

Samuel Puccio

Head Coach

Samuel Puccio is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Rodrigo Medeiros, BJJ Revolution Team/Carlson Gracie Team

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.

Angela Carmichael

Second degree black belt

Angela, the first female to be awarded a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black belt in the city of Birmingham as well as the State of Alabama USA, is a lifelong martial artist with black belts in multiple martial arts and has years of experience competing, coaching, and training. She is enthusiastic about sharing the positives, especially when it comes to being a Female within the Martial Training and self-defense arenas.

Angela is about Movement, Mindfulness, and Resilience. She is a Coach and Facilitator within our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and her Women's Fitness Self-defense Private and Group Programs.

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Instructors

Coach Katie

KIDS GI BJJ | WOMEN'S ONLY BJJ

Coach Kevin

ADULT GI BJJ

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