The Tragic Fall of Cameron Earle: Jiu-Jitsu Phenom Who Twice Defeated Marcelo Garcia, Now Serving Life in Prison
Mar 18, 2025BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has seen its share of prodigies—fighters whose talent and dedication set them apart from the rest. Few American grapplers ever reached the level of Cameron Earle, a student of...
Josh Waitzkin – Chess Prodigy & BJJ Black Belt – Talks #1 Thing That Made Marcelo Garcia Great
Jan 29, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Josh Waitzkin, known for his prodigious chess career and later success in martial arts, recently broke down what makes Marcelo Garcia one of the most revolutionary figures in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu....
[WATCH] Marcelo Garcia Submits Masakazu Imanari With North-South Choke
Jan 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Garcia made a stunning return to competition after 14 years – submitting Japanese MMA veteran Masakazu Imanari at ONE 170 on January 24. Garcia started strong, controlling the action on the...
Marcelo Garcia Shares He Almost Fought Nick Diaz In An MMA Match
Jan 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Garcia – one of the most decorated and beloved grapplers in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history – recently reflected on his stint into mixed martial arts (MMA) and the circumstances that led to...
Marcelo Garcia Shares Cancer Fight Details: “I Have To Be Their Father…”
Jan 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Garcia has recently opened up, in-depth, about his year-long battle with stomach cancer. In early 2023, Garcia announced his diagnosis, a moment that left the grappling world in shock: I was...
Marcelo Garcia Calls For BJJ To Remain Respectful: “If You Are Not Able To Feel Respect…”
Jan 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continues to grow in popularity, the legendary Marcelo Garcia is calling for the sport to preserve its core values – amid increasing commercialization. He shared his thoughts...
Marcelo Garcia explains why Gordon Ryan isn’t the Grappling GOAT
Dec 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Garcia, one of the most revered figures in grappling history, recently shared his perspective on Gordon Ryan’s dominance and the ongoing debate about who deserves the title of the greatest...
Marcelo Garcia Shares How It First Felt To Start Training No-Gi: “I Didn’t Like It”
Dec 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Garcia, often regarded as one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners of all time, recently shared that he initially disliked training no-gi. Garcia revealed that upon joining...
Marcelo Garcia On Why He Doesn’t Like Leg Locks Ahead of Showdown with Imanari
Dec 08, 2024BJJEE
Renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Marcelo Garcia, celebrated for his technical brilliance and humility, has opened up about his dislike for leg locks. As he readies for his much-anticipated return...
Marcelo Garcia Talks Relationship With Dillon Danis: “I Hope He Is Doing Better”
Dec 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Garcia has recently opened up about his past relationship with former student Dillon Danis. Garcia described his relationship with Danis as strained during a time when he was grappling with...
Marcelo Garcia Set for Long-Awaited Grappling Return at ONE 170 Against Masakazu Imanari
Dec 04, 2024BJJEE
Marcelo Garcia Set for Long-Awaited Grappling Return at ONE 170 Against Masakazu Imanari Legendary grappler Marcelo Garcia is making his long-anticipated return to competition on January 24, 2024, in...
Marcelo Garcia On Why He Focused Solely on Jiu-Jitsu Over Strength and Conditioning
Nov 29, 2024BJJEE
Marcelo Garcia, widely regarded as one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners of all time, has always taken a unique approach to training. In a recent interview with Jordan does Jiu-Jitsu,...
Marcelo Garcia On Why He Decided to Return to Competition & Who He Wants to Face
Nov 29, 2024BJJEE
Marcelo Garcia, one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s greatest icons, has announced his return to competition after 15 years. Known for his humility and groundbreaking techniques, Marcelo sat down for an...
Marcelo Garcia On the Reason He Signed The Contract With ONE Championship
Nov 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
After a 15-year hiatus, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Marcelo Garcia has announced his return to competition – signing with ONE Championship. In a recent interview with ONE FC, the 41-year-old shared...
BJJ Legend Marcelo Garcia Returns to Competition, Joins ONE Championship’s Submission Grappling Division
Nov 11, 2024BJJEE
In a monumental announcement that has thrilled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling fans worldwide, legendary competitor Marcelo Garcia is coming out of retirement to join the ONE Championship...
BJJ Legend Marcelo Garcia Explains How He Prepares for a Competition
Nov 01, 2024BJJEE
Marcelo Garcia, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, is celebrated not only for his accomplishments on the mat but also for his disciplined approach to competition preparation. Ahead of major tournaments,...
Marcelo Garcia’s Effective Way To Open Closed Guard No Gi
Nov 01, 2024BJJEE
Opening the closed guard in No Gi grappling is trickier than with the Gi. You don’t have much to hold on to, and the opponent is slippery. Marcelo Garcia showed a brilliant way of opening the...
Marcelo Garcia Names His Jiu-Jitsu Mount Rushmore; Leaves Out Gordon Ryan
Nov 01, 2024BJJEE
In a recent captivating episode of the BJJ Fanatics podcast, the revered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu icon 5X ADCC Champion Marcelo Garcia made headlines when he unveiled his personal Mount Rushmore of BJJ....
WATCH: Tai Chi Master Faces Off with BJJ Legend Marcelo Garcia in a Unique Grappling Encounter
Oct 30, 2024BJJEE
When Tai Chi master Chen Chi-Cheng met Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Marcelo Garcia for a friendly roll, martial artists worldwide took notice. Their meeting blended two very different disciplines in a...
Demian Maia Picks Marcelo Garcia As No-Gi GOAT: “It Was Something Different”
Sep 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Demian Maia (Instagram) & Marcelo Garcia (Instagram) Demian Maia recently shared his thoughts on the top Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time – both in gi & no-gi. The...
Marcelo Garcia Details The Mindset You’ve Got To Have When You Compete
Aug 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Garcia is widely regarded as one of the greatest competitors in BJJ history… Making his advice invaluable to anyone aspiring to follow in his footsteps. And, well, his footsteps have...
Marcelo Garcia is the Exception: Why 99% Of Top BJJ Athletes Strength Train
Aug 02, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Will Safford, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach who trains under Andre Galvao in San Diego, CA. He received is purple belt in December of 2013 and competes occasionally in...
Marcelo Garcia Explains Why BJJ Gi Training Helps No Gi & Vice Versa
Apr 03, 2024BJJEE
For the last decade a debate has raged over the merits of training with and without the standard uniform or “gi” in jiu jitsu. Two polarized camps have emerged. Traditionalists claim that gi...
The BJJ Mental Game Secret Bernardo Faria Learned From Marcelo Garcia To Win Tournaments
Mar 03, 2024BJJEE
In an enlightening video on his channel, Bernardo Faria, a 5x World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, shares a crucial psychological strategy he learned from Marcelo Garcia, a legend in the sport....
