The History
of American Jiu Jitsu
The founder and director of
American Jiu Jitsu Centers is O’Sensei Joseph B. Puleio.
He
has been training for over 3 decades in the martial arts and is a
7th degree Black Belt in the art of self defense.
O’Sensei has also received
Godan rank 5th Degree Black Belt directly under Grand Master
Shoto Tanemura in Kokusai Jiu Jitsu, Also received rank in Arnis
Lanada directly under Grand Master Lanada in the art of Philippine
Knife and Stick Fighting.O’Sensei has taught at Meet The Master and
Jiu Jitsu American for 5 years Along with the top Instructor in the
World O’Sensei Puleio is a professional speaker, seminar leader, and
entrepreneur. O’Sensei Puleio has given seminars around the country
on self defense, rape prevention, goal setting, and special child
protection to develop self-esteem. O’Sensei Puleio specializes in
corporate awareness teaching self defense for corporate travel and
dealing with stress management. O’Sensei has taught at some of the
finest schools and corporations in the country. His accomplishments
have been recognized and awarded by many professionals in the field
1993: Co-founder of
International Martial Arts Federation promoting Martial Art Events.
1994: Started Top Kick
Championship Kick Boxing, which is currently one of the largest
kickboxing shows on the east coast.
1995: Inducted into the
Black Belt Hall of Fame, and awarded “Promoter of the year” from the
Grand Master International’s.
1996: Opened a state of
the art facility, second to none.
1997: Received “Man of
the Year” and “Outstanding Contribution to the Martial Arts” awards
from Grand Master Don Nagle of American Okinawan Karate Association
Inc.
1998: Received Bushido
award for the “Growth and Unity of the Martial Arts” at the Nick
Adler’s Northeastern Open.
2000: Nominated by the
board of directors of Action Martial Art magazine for
the “Lifetime Dedication to Martial Arts” award.
2003: Nominated by the
board of directors of Action Martial Art magazine for
the “Lifetime Dedication to Martial Arts” award.
2003: Nominated by the
board of directors of Action Martial Art magazine for
With this as its backbone,
the American Jiu-Jitsu style is primarily Stand-Up Jiu-Jitsu with
a strong emphasis on ground defense. In addition, defense from stick/club
and knife attacks are part of the curriculum at all American Jiu-Jitsu
affiliated schools. Though this art focuses on teaching the most
practical self defense from any punch,
grab, or attack that one might encounter on the streets, it's main
goal is to help students realize that the best self defense is the
ability to diffuse and walk away from an unnecessary confrontation.
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