3. Black Belt Under Fabio Gurgel
Fabio Gurgel, a coral belt and co-founder of Alliance Jiu-Jitsu, taught Marcelo Garcia how to get his black belt. He’s now a 5th-degree black belt, which made him even more of a star.
4. A Storied Competitive Career
Marcelo Garcia’s dominance in the grappling world is unparalleled. His accolades include:
- 5x IBJJF World Champion (-82 kg): 2004, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011
- 1x Pan American Champion (-82 kg): 2007
- 2x Brazilian National Champion (-82 kg & Absolute): 2004, 2006
- 4x ADCC World Champion (-77 kg): 2003, 2005, 2007, 2011
