Today we’d like to introduce you to Marcelo.
Hi Marcelo, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I started Jiu Jitsu in 1993 in Rio de janeiro, Brazil at the Barra Gracie academy.
In 2000 I received my black belt from Carlos Gracie Jr who was my Professor from white to black belt.
During this period I participated in numerous tournaments being Rio de Janeiro State champion, Brazilian champion, Pan American champion and 3 times World Champion bronze medalist.
I was member of the a Brazilian national team that came to Irvine for the 1st international Jiu Jitsu tournament: Pan American in 1995.