Leonardo Noguiera is a black belt under Fabio Gurgel and is a head instructor at Alliance Atlanta. After winning his first World Championship as a Blue Belt in 2006, he went on to win 4 more and continues to dominate in competitions. In addition to being a World Champion, Leo has won European, Brazilian, and Pan American championships as well. His extensive list of medals put him on a level of Jiu-Jitsu that not too many has reached. Leo’s teaching style enforces Jacare’s methods of proper technique in his classes and teaches a style of Jiu-Jitsu that is practical in competition as well as in self-defense.
- World Champion: Blue (2006), Brown (2009, 2009-Absolute), Black (2011,2012)
- European Champion: Black (2011)
- Pan American Champion: Black (2015)
- Brazilian National Champion: Black (2011-Absolute, 2012)
- Rio Open Champion: Brown (2008-Absolute)
- Brazilian Silver Medalist: Black (2010)
- Rio Open Silver Medalist: Brown (2008), Black (2010-Absolute)
- Brazilian National Bronze Medalist: Black (2011)
- Rio Open Bronze Medalist: Black (2009, 2010)