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The history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is filled with many legendary names. These exemplary competitors have shaped the sport from a purely self-defense art back in the day to the global phenomenon that we now enjoy.
One of these competitors is the one and only Marcelo Garcia. Marcelo is a multiple-time gi and no-gi world champion. He is known for his unique and forward-thinking approach to BJJ, and is the inspiration for many modern competitors that we see today. In this article, we’ll discuss how this man rose through the ranks to become one of the best to ever wear the gi.
Background
Marcelo Garcia is a Brazilian martial artist and coach under the great Fabio Gurgel. He represents the Team Alliance banner. Marcelo had a fantastic competitive career and won many prestigious tournaments in both gi and no-gi Jiu-Jitsu. This includes winning the IBJJF World Championship (5X) as well as the ADCC title (4X). He mainly competed in…
