Leonardo Nogueira is a black belt under Fabio Gurgel and head instructor at Alliance Atlanta. After winning his first World Championship as a blue belt in 2006, he went on to win four more and continues to compete at the highest level. In addition to being a World Champion, Leo has won European, Brazilian, and Pan American championships. His teaching enforces Jacaré’s methods of proper technique and a style of Jiu Jitsu that is practical in competition and in self-defense.