THE FORT · MARCELO GARCIA JIU-JITSU

Our Marcelo Garcia Association

A direct connection to one of Jiu-Jitsu’s great competitors and teachers. We travel to learn, bring those lessons home and keep growing together.

Marcelo Garcia celebrating a win at ADCC 2011 with both arms raised beside the referee — Marcelo at ADCC 2011
Photo: Dan Rod / GRACIEMAG

MEET MARCELO

The athlete. The teacher.

Marcelo Garcia is one of the most influential competitors in Jiu-Jitsu. Born in Minas Gerais, Brazil, he became a leading figure in both Gi and No-Gi grappling, earning world titles while helping shape the way generations of athletes train.

His butterfly guard, arm drags, back takes and guillotine chokes have become part of the sport’s shared language. Beyond competition, he is known for detailed instruction, a friendly approach and a commitment to helping others learn.

5×

IBJJF World Champion

Black belt · Gi
2004, 2006, 2009, 2010 & 2011

4×

ADCC World Champion

77 kg · No-Gi
2003, 2005, 2007 & 2011

Hall of Fame

IBJJF & ADCC

Recognised by both organisations for his place in Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling history.

Explore Marcelo’s official biography and championship record and his ONE Championship profile .

WHY WE ARE AFFILIATED

Keep learning.
Bring it home.

Fort members training on the mats at Marcelo Garcia’s New York academy — On the mats in New York. Photo shared by Scott Campbell

We chose the Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu Association because his approach reflects what we want to build at The Fort: strong fundamentals, thoughtful technical detail and respect for the people we train with. His example shows how skill and understanding can overcome size, and how demanding training can go hand in hand with a welcoming atmosphere.

Training with Marcelo helps us keep developing as coaches. We bring those lessons back to Fort McMurray, using them to help students build a foundation, work through challenges and deepen their understanding of Jiu-Jitsu.

Our connection is personal, too. Tristan received his black belt from Marcelo in New York in November 2022. The Fort is listed in Marcelo’s official association directory, with Scott Campbell and Tristan Parker as its head instructors.

Our official association listing Marcelo’s black belt lineage

LEARNING TOGETHER

From New York to Hawaii.

Our visits are a chance to train, ask questions and strengthen the relationships behind our association.

THE FORT IN HAWAII

A team trip. A shared experience.

Our team travelled to Hawaii to train with Marcelo at his academy in Kailua. Learning together, sharing the mats and spending time as a team made the trip part of our story at The Fort. It is one of the ways we build our connection with Marcelo and bring that experience home to Fort McMurray.

The Fort team with Marcelo Garcia and fellow students after training at his Hawaii academy — The Fort team sharing the mats with Marcelo and fellow students in Hawaii. Shared by Chantelle Doucette · February 2026

Tristan Parker, Marcelo Garcia and Scott Campbell together at Tristan’s black belt promotion in New York — NEW YORK
A milestone with Marcelo.
Tristan and Scott with Marcelo following Tristan’s black belt promotion. Shared by The Fort in November 2022.
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Tristan Parker with Marcelo Garcia at his academy in Kailua, Hawaii — KAILUA, HAWAII
Always a student.
Tristan visiting Marcelo at his Hawaii academy. Marcelo shared this photograph and welcomed his association coach in April 2025.
Photo shared by Marcelo