Luiz Paulo Carneiro Medeiros, commonly known in the grappling world as Luiz Paulo, is a jiu-jitsu black belt under Melqui Galvão and one of the main representatives of the Dream Art Project (Manaus branch) in the sport's international circuit. Luiz Paulo made his reputation as one of his generation's top athletes during the colored belt stages of his career, a time when he conquered important titles such as the Brazilian Nationals, South American Championships, and Abu Dhabi Grand Slam.