Master Luiz Palhares is currently a 6th degree black belt and resides in Jacksonville,FL. where he operates a school and promotes the Jacksonville BJJ open as well as the Luiz Palhares BJJ Assoc.. Luiz was trained by Master Helio Gracie, Rickson Gracie.
Helio Soneca is currently a 4th degree black belt and resides in Louisville,KY where he operates a school and promotes two BJJ tournaments. Soneca is a World BJJ Champion and Operates the Helio Soneca BJJ Assoc.
