Osvaldo Alves is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert who reached the degree of red relt (nono grau/9th degree) in the gentle art. A true legend of the sport of BJJ, many believe he was one of the revolutionaries of jiu jitsu in the 1970's, bringing new positions and a new philosophy to the sport, having coached many of the sport's greatest athletes such as Rolls Gracie, Paulo Filho, Amaury Bitetti, Fredson Paixao and many others. Osvaldo Alves is also the IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation) technical director and the worlds most senior BJJ instructor.