1993: Co-founder of International Martial Arts Federation promoting Martial Art Events.
1994: Started Top Kick Championship Kick Boxing, which is currently one of the largest kickboxing shows on the east coast.
1995: Inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame, and awarded “Promoter of the year” from the Grand Master International’s.
1996: Opened a state of the art facility, second to none.
1997: Received “Man of the Year” and “Outstanding Contribution to the Martial Arts” awards from Grand Master Don Nagle of American Okinawan Karate Association Inc.
1998: Received Bushido award for the “Growth and Unity of the Martial Arts” at the Nick Adler’s Northeastern Open.
2000: Nominated by the board of directors of Action Martial Art magazine for
the “Lifetime Dedication to Martial Arts” award.
2003: Nominated by the board of directors of Action Martial Art magazine for
the “Lifetime Dedication to Martial Arts” award.
O’Sensei Puleio has trained thousands of students, among them over 250 Black Belts who teach American Jiu Jitsu all around the country today.