
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.
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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 US National Silver Medal No Gi
- 2008 US National Bronze Medal Gi
- 2008 Pan American Silver Medal No Gi
Current Schedule
Mon 6PM: Women's Self-Defense
Mon 7PM: Gi Classes
Tue 7PM: No-Gi Classes
Wed 6PM: Kids Classes
Wed 6PM: Women's Self-Defense
Wed 7PM: Gi Glasses
Thu 7PM: MMA
Fri: 7PM: Women's Self-Defense
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Quick Facts
WHAT WE TEACH:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
AFFILIATIONS:
Carlson Gracie BJJ Revolution
CONTACT EMAIL:
samuelpucciobjj@gmail.com
SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER:
205-202-4017
SCHOOL LOCATION:
Southside Birmingham
2501 7th Ave. South
Birmingham, AL 35233
CLASS SCHEDULE
Complete Schedule of Classes
CLASS FEES
Complete List of Class Options
SEE ALSO:
alabamabjj.com
twitter.com/alabamabjj
Core Programs
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: learn authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in our adult or children's group classes.
- Self-Defense: real-world self-defense for women taught by a female instructor.
- Private Coaching: one-on-one coaching for skill gain or competition preparation.

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