Jiu Jitsu Dojos in Birmingham

Birmingham, AL - 35235 | (205) 401-0808

Details: Heroes Academy is one of the premiere teaching facilities for reality-based self defense, martial arts, and personal safety in Alabama. We service Birmingham, Trussville, and the Clay communities. We do this through a variety of course offerings including mixed martial arts, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW), Heroes Kids Classes, and our newest offering, Ares. We also offer private instruction for those that have challenging schedules or want to compete professionally and work on certain skills. We inspire the Heroic Mindset by providing the very best training methods for self protection and overall fitness through group classes and private training. We educate our people to be aware of the things that go bump in the night, and when necessary, teach them to effectively bump back.

Birmingham, AL - 35233 | (205) 602-2608

Details: 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.