| Biography Marcelo Garcia, the current Middleweight BJJ World Champion, is an internationally renowned teacher and competitor of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grappling. He has won the World Championships at all belt levels (blue, purple, brown, and 5 times as a black belt), and the Submission Grappling World Championships (ADCC) four times (2003, 2005, 2007, 2011), in which he was voted the most technical competitor in 2003 and 2007, and participant in the best match of 2005. Marcelo is also a foremost expert in teaching BJJ. With his innovative and battle-tested repertoire, careful attention to detail, love for Jiu Jitsu, humor, and friendly personality, he is one of the most sought after instructors in the world. He is an author and teacher of numerous bestselling martial arts instructional videos and books, and most recently he has launched www.MGInAction.com, a Virtual Academy and Grappling Database that is revolutionizing the way martial arts are studied. Students of Marcelo’s school have free access to MGInAction, which is a critical complement to their training on the mats. Having excelled at the highest competitive and teaching levels of BJJ and Submission Grappling, Marcelo is thrilled to share his love and passion for this wonderful martial art with you. |  |
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art based on grappling and ground fighting techniques. The aim of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is to control and subdue a larger and stronger opponent through the use of superior techniques, leverage, and body mechanics. With an emphasis on grappling rather than striking, students are able to practice with varying levels of intensity, without the threat of serious injuries which can occur more often in martial arts focused on punching and kicking. Traditionally, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu student practices in a gi or kimono, a martial arts uniform similar to a judo outfit. In recent years, many schools and academies have incorporated no-gi BJJ, commonly referred to as submission wrestling, to their teaching curriculum. In no-gi BJJ, students typically wear t-shirts and shorts, instead of the typical gi. |
