Gyms Details:

Head Professor: Samuel Puccio

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.

Kids Program Url: http://samuelpucciobjj.com/training/training-children

Kids Program Detail: At Samuel Puccio BJJ, our children’s programs are second to none. We teach our students (ages 7 and up) using a basic philosophy of positive reinforcement to build Self Esteem, Confidence, Discipline, Positive Attitude, and Values. We realize that although the ability to defend oneself is important, there are many additional benefits to be gained from involving your child in our program. Our unique method of training is fun and designed to: Instill A Positive Attitude; Build Confidence & Self Esteem; Teach the importance of Strong Values & Good Character; Promote the desire to Learn; Improve Effort & Motivation; Improve Concentration; Teach Self Discipline; Instill Respect for Themselves & Others. By embodying these principles in our children’s classes, our team has made a strong commitment to today’s youngsters. Our carefully designed programs for children of all ages will improve your child’s performance in other sports as well as improving study habits and increasing overall concentration. In addition to this, by building self confidence, self respect, and self discipline, we are helping young people to deal with the many problems they face growing up in today’s world, including drugs, peer pressure and gangs.

Woman Only Program Url: http://samuelpucciobjj.com/training/training-women-self-defense

Woman Only Program Detail: This type of martial art focuses on the principle that a smaller, weaker person using leverage and proper technique can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger assailant. Our training program takes into account gender specific considerations such as issues of size and physical strength, reasons for and types of self-defense situations commonly faced by women, how to deal with them, as well as ways of decreasing the chances of encountering potentially dangerous situations. Learn Practical Techniques including: Essential Blocking, Breaking grips and holds; Using common objects as unconventioal weapons; Identifying vulnerable pressure points; Enhancing you intuition and awareness. No Athletic Experience Necessary! For all Fitness levels! You will learn Close quarter self-defense techniques. These techniques are designed to specifically address the needs of women who may find themselves in real-world threatening situations. Each Class session is distinct in its curriculum. All Classes focus on the common themes of ground defense, violence prevention and de-escalation of the threatening situation as well as helping with gaining the confidence needed to feel empowered and in control of any threatening situation. Our Goal is go give women a comprehensive understanding and practical base in both offensive and defensive close-quarter fighting by teaching them how to effectively and efficiently defend against surprise threats as well as how to preemptively engage and eliminate hostile parties and sexual predators.

Other Programs Available: Judo, MMA

Schedule Url: http://www.samuelpucciobjj.com/component/content/article/40-frontpage-content/132-schedule

Country: United States