Oswaldo Alves contributed much to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu according to this biography on him at
http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/osvaldo-alves-facts-and-bio.
His speciality is in wristlock and the high guard. He also introduced techniques for side control which is considered one of major positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He also trained the legendary Rolls Gracie. Oswaldo's Judo background introduced standup techniques as well as ground techniques such as side control. His book with Fredson Paixao is excellent. It shows many of his wrist lock techniques as well as drills demonstrated by Fredson. You can purchase the book with an included DVD from budovideos.
Here's a screenshot from the DVD:
There's an interview with him from On The Mat website:
http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Interview_with_Oswaldo_Alves_10_28_2004.html
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