Marcelo Garcia Gi Videos
Marcelo 'Marcelinho' Garcia is a black belt under Fabio Gurgel of Team Alliance, and is regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound competitors in the world. Marcelo joined American Top Team in Florida recently to to improve his MMA skills after a doctor's stoppage at his MMA debut against Dae Won Kim.
In addition to his many titles, Marcelo has also earned the ADCC most technical fighter twice (2003 and 2007), and won the ADCC best fight award in 2005. In 2005, he also finished in third place in the absolute division and in 2007 finished second in the absolute division, so small feat considering his weight disadvantage.
- 3 time ADCC champion (2003, 2005, 2007)
- 2 time Arnold Gracie Pro Division Champion (2004, 2005)
- 2 time Mundial Black Belt Champion (2004, 2006)
- 2 time Campos Submission Wrestling Champion
Branches of Brazilian Jujitsu
BJJ is sometimes referred to as Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (GJJ), but this name is trademarked by Rorion Gracie and specifically refers to the style taught by him and his selected teachers. Other members of the Gracie family often call their style by personalized names, such as Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu or Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and similarly, the Machado brothers call their style Machado Jiu-Jitsu (MJJ). While each style and its instructors have their own unique aspects, they are all basic variations of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Today there are four major branches of Jiu-Jitsu from Brazil. Gracie Humaita, Gracie Barra, Alliance Jiu-Jitsu, and Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Each branch can trace its roots back to Carlos Gracie, and Mitsuyo Maeda.