Professor Sal Flores

Sal Flores has been practicing and teaching Jiu Jitsu for over 24 years. Professor Sal Flores is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is a certified and registered Black Belt with the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation. He has studied Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2000 and has instructed since 2007. Also, a nationally certified Defensive Tactics Instructor with over 14 years of instruction. He has instructed many different agencies and personnel over the years; Tucson Police Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), US Marshals Fugitive Response Team, Homeland Security Special Response Teams, many Special Forces squads and other Defense agencies over the years. Additionally, a US Air Force Reservist with over 32 years of service including 10 years active duty. Multiple tours overseas in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM & OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM.

Lineage-  Carlson Gracie, Rodrigo Medeiros, Demetrius Ramos. 

Now under the tutelage of Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes and the Soul Fighters BJJ Association, Professor Sal and the Pallaton Jiu Jitsu family is becoming one of the premiere Jiu Jitsu spots in Tucson, AZ.