Born and raised in Brazil, was first introduced to this brilliant form of Martial as a teenager. He began his training in 2001 under Professor Mario Marcio Lemos, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Master Rickson and Royler Gracie. He also trained under Professor Baiano Carvalho a Black Belt under Master Royler Gracie. However due to unforeseen circumstances Alessandro started training under the tutelage of Prof.Robson Moura at Cutting Edge BJJ where he trained for 7 years, Alessandro participated in the competition scene from 2004 to 2009 and is well versed in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a student of the game, he currently holds a black belt and teaches and practices under Professor Denys Darzi in Boca Raton, Florida.