OUR INSTRUCTORS

Head Instructor

MARCELO CAVALCANTI

Head Coach & Academy Owner

• Training in BJJ since 1992
• Black belt awarded by Rigan Machado in 2003
• Lineage: Carlson Gracie → Roberto "Gordo" Corrêa → Rigan Machado
• Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• IBJJF champion — Las Vegas & Fresno International Opens 2019
• Pan-American & World No-Gi medalist
• Teaches at Braille Institute, YMCA and community outreach
• Owner of MCBJJ Carson and MCBJJ Visalia, CA

"There is no greater feeling like reaching out to men, women and children so that it may build self-confidence, self-discipline, and the respect needed to progress through life."