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Professor Marcelo De Souza began training in 1994 at the legendary Gracie Barra headquarters Rio de Janeiro, Brazil under the instruction of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. He has since been an accomplished competitor and world known instructor. Professor Marcelo began teaching in his home academy where he grew up and trained in Brazilian Jiujitsu.
In 2006 Prof.De Souza received his Black Belt from the hands of the legendary Master Carlos Gracie Jr. In 2007, Prof. De Souza left Brazil to come to the United States to share his passion for teaching and unparalleled knowledge he acquired from great mentors such as Prof .Marcio Feitosa and Master Carlos Gracie Jr. himself. From 2007 to 2009 he was one of the original Assistant Professors at Gracie Barra America in California, the first Gracie Barra Academy in the United States and new home of Prof. Feitosa and Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Professor Marcelo has since gone across the United States helping Academies train new students in the skill, lifestyle and art of Brazilian Jiujitsu.
Prof. De Souza’s significant individual competition achievements include:
- Brazilian National Champion in 1997
- Brazilian National Champion in 1998
- Brazilian National Champion in 1999
- Member of the Brazilian National Team:
- Pan American Games Team Champions 2003
Prof. Marcelo is an incredible asset for anyone looking to growing technicaly in BJJ. His life philosophes of training, team work, friendship, and the GB Spirit are unparalled. Prof. Marcelo takes pride in making his the best friends on the mat.
