Deoclecio Paulo, also known as "Master Deo" is a red belt (9th degree) in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu who started practising the sport in the 1940's, being considered at the time of his youth to be the best competitor in Oswaldo Fadda's academy. A highly regarded instructor of his own merit, Deoclecio Paulo has taught in different areas of Brazil, having also brought Jiu Jitsu to the country of Chile in the 1970's. Master Deo's teaching methods live on today, through his own academy, the Associação Deo Jiu-Jitsu which has its head quarters in the capital of Brazil, Brasilia.