A lot of people know Marcelo Garcia as a BJJ coach who has helped many grapplers win. He is also a five-time Jiu-Jitsu World Champion and a four-time ADCC Champion, which makes him one of the best ever.
You believe that you know Marcelo Garcia! Here are some interesting facts about Marcelino from his early years up to the present day.
1. Early Life in Minas Gerais, Brazil
He was born on September 17, 1983, in Minas Gerais, Brazil. His nickname is “Marcelinho.”
Minas Gerais is famous for its mining business, but it has also produced some of the best BJJ fighters, such as Lucas Lepri, Romulo Barral, and Carlos Terrinha.
Garcia started his martial arts path in this state in Brazil, where he first became interested in combat sports.