Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and known as “The Maker of Champions”, Andre “Dedeco” Almeida is a keystone of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in New England. He began his Jiu-Jitsu career in 1986 and is a 6th Degree Black Belt under pioneer Ricardo Liborio. Dedeco has dominated the competitive arenas of Brazil and America winning multiple Championships at the highest levels. His passion for Jiu-Jitsu extends well beyond his own accolades and in 1996 he formed his own school and association, developing a World-Class stable of competitors, Mixed Martial Arts athletes and students across all ages and backgrounds interested in learning the Art of BJJ.