Andre Almeida
André “Dedeco” Almeida is a Brazilian sixth-degree black belt who founded Dedeco Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in New England.
Biography
Sources for this profile
Dedeco Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, academy website (self-published by his own academy)(opens in a new tab)
Dedeco Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's profile of André “Dedeco” Almeida identifies him as born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and as a black belt under Ricardo De La Riva and Ricardo Libório.
Where in the source: Under 'WHO IS ANDRE “DEDECO” ALMEIDA': 'Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil' and 'a Black Belt under pioneers Ricardo De La Riva and Ricardo Liborio.'
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According to his academy, he formed his own school and association in 1996, and in 2004 moved to the United States and opened Dedeco Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which it describes as a keystone of Brazilian jiu-jitsu in New England.
Where in the source: Heading 'Who Is Andre "Dedeco" Almeida'; sentences 'In 1996 he formed his own school and association, developing a World-Class stable of competitors' and 'In 2004, he moved to America, opening Dedeco Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.'
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His academy states his rank as sixth-degree black belt.
Where in the source: Heading 'Who Is Andre "Dedeco" Almeida'; the rank given alongside his name
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According to his academy, Dedeco Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has schools in Weymouth and Pembroke, Massachusetts, and Almeida built its local jiu-jitsu community there.
Where in the source: Who Is Andre Dedeco Almeida heading; For the 20+ years sentence names Weymouth and Pembroke; Check Out Our Class Locations lists both branches.
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His academy identifies Andre Dedeco Almeida as a co-founder of Origin USA, a venture associated with jiu-jitsu gis.
Where in the source: Who Is Andre Dedeco Almeida heading; later paragraph beginning While not only bringing his traditional Jiu-Jitsu expertise says he is the co-founder of Origin USA and mentions the gi business.
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BJJWeekly, About page, Pete Roberts first-party account, undated(opens in a new tab)
Pete Roberts, identified as owner and publisher of BJJWeekly, says that he and his instructor Andre Dedeco Almeida co-own the Origin brand.
Where in the source: About page; Pete Roberts, Owner/Publisher signature; paragraph beginning Pete is a Black Belt under Andre and ending with the ORIGIN co-ownership statement.
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