Carlos "Carlão" Alberto Santos (born February 14, 1976) is a 3-time World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu heavyweight champion.
Carlão also trained with Luiz Carlos Dias ("Manimal"), Mario Sperry, Murilo Bustamante, Bebeo Duarte and Ricardo Libório.
The terms of the deal directed BTT to send one of its coaches to Abu Dhabi every month for a one-month stay.
[4][5] Carlos implemented BJJ in the local army training, as well as making Jiu Jitsu a mandatory subject in public schools.
In 2009, with full support of the local government, Carlos created the World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup (WPJJC) in Abu Dhabi.