Ciro is a 4-stripe black belt with over 30 years of experience. He had the privilege of learning directly under Grand Master Flavio Behring, a respected 9-stripe red belt who was himself taught by the legendary Helio Gracie, the father of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and self-defense system that emphasizes ground fighting, utilizing techniques such as submissions and positional control to overcome opponents of greater size and strength.