Alessandro “Charuto” (Cia Paulista)
Alessandro Charuto
Alessandro “Charuto” is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Carlos “Portugues” Vieira, he is also one of the main coaches of the Cia Paulista academy in Brasilia (capital of Brazil). “Charuto” is a decorated competitor of his own merit having medalled in important tournaments such as the Brazilian National Championship, the Pan American, the European Open and many others.
Alessandro Charuto in Detail
Full Name: Alessandro Ferreira da Silva
Nickname: “Charuto” means cigar, it is a name that has been with him since childhood, though it is not clear why he is called cigar.
Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rickson Gracie > Marcelo Behring > Valdomiro Junior > Milton Maximiliano > Carlos Vieira > Alessandro Charuto
Main Achievements:
- European Open Champion (2010 master)
- South-West Brazilian Champion (2009)
- Leão Dourado Cup Champion (2007)
- Copa Cidade Champion – BH (2007)
- II Copa Conde Koma Champion (2009)
- XI Campeonato Internacional Champion (2010)
- South East Brazilian Bronze Medallist (2010 weight & absolute)
- Brazilian National Nogi Bronze Medallist (2010 master)
- Brazilian National Bronze Medallist (2010 master)
- Brazilian National Bronze Medallist (2010 – CBJJE)
- Pan American Bronze Medallist (2008 CBJJE)
Favourite Position/Technique: Armbar
Team/Association: Cia Paulista
Alessandro da Silva “Charuto” Biography
Alessandro da Silva was born in Brasília, Brazil on the 22nd of June, 1979. “Charuto” started getting interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because of the rising popularity of Vale-Tudo, in fact, his first BJJ instructor was none other then Vale Tudo icon Euclides Pereira. Though his initial interest in Jiu Jitsu had in mind a possible transition to MMA, he ended liking the kimono work and stayed in the sport.
Charuto also worked with Athaíde Junior, earning his blue and purple belts from the team constrictor master. Alessandro Charuto then moved to the Cia Paulista team, working under master Carlos Vieira’s guidance, earning his brown and black (2003) belts under the famous “Portugues”. When Carlos Vieira left Brasilia to set up a Cia Paulista academy abroad, it was “Charuto” who took over the team, becoming the head instructor there.
Alessandro Charuto @ Rio Open 2010
Alessandro Charuto Highlight
Alessandro Charuto x Tomasz Molski
Parabèns,pela homenagen ao grande mestre CHARUTO,reconhecimento da dedicação e comprometimento ao qual nos ensina à ARTE-SUAVE,guerreiro valente um leão nos tatames e na vida.Obrigado PORTUGUÊS por deixar essa semente da CIA PAULISTA aqui em BRASÍLIA um grande abraço OOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSSS.
EXCELENTE. GDE CHARUTO, EXIMIO PROFESSOR FORMADOR DE CAMPEÕES DE UM CARÁTER E UMA BONDADE ÍMPAR. ORGULHO DA CIA PAULISTA. ABRAÇÃO EDUARDO SANTORO PORTUGUÊS
Professor Charuto guerreiro, um grande pai de familia, um otimo amigo, tem a compreensao , paciencia e o discernimento como grandes virtudes… Agradeço todo o respeito que sempre teve nao so por mim mais por todos da sua equipe.. O que vemos aqui eh o fruto de anos muitos anos de luta e perseverança.. e que nao seja esquecido aqui sua esposa que esteve com vc em todos os maus momentos e agora tambem se orgulha do grande GUERREIRO e HOMEM que es… fica aqui registrado meu orgulho de poder ter no meu JiuJitsu parte da sua sabedoria. OBRIGADA OBRIGADA OBRIGADA !!!!!