Leonardo N. Dalla Costa

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Leo Dalla Started training Jiu-Jitsu in 1987 at the age of 13, in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil under Jorge Pereira, passing through all the belts (Yellow - Orange - Green - Blue - Purple - Brown - Black). Known in Brazil and throughout the World simply as “DALLA” he is one of the most well respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighters and instructors in the World.

Having a very successful competition history in Brazil from Yellow to Brown belt Dalla became the very first student to receive a Black Belt under Jorge Pereira in June 1993. His instructor Jorge Pereira received his Black Belt from the Legendary Rickson Gracie. Once receiving his Black Belt Dalla continued to compete showing that he is amongst the best in the World.

He has dedicating his life to teaching the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the past 11 years, and has two schools in the Northern Virginia area.

Dalla is an active competitor. He regularly competes in MMA, submission grappling, and BJJ events nationally and internationally. He has been a medalist in some of the biggest tournaments the sport has to offer.

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