Marcelo Garcia has outdone himself. The perfect reputation of the jiu jitsu ace just got another major bump as he took his time when promoting a student – instead of a brown belt 4th stripe which was strongly hinted at with Garcia holding the belt Garcia promoted him to black. Check out the amazing video below:
Marcelo Garcia surprises student with a promotion,student thinks he’s being promoted to a 4 stripe brown belt which Marcelo has in hand. Marcelo gets behind him to tie the belt and pulls out a black belt and the student cries. Best video I’ve seen in years from r/bjj
Of course student in question is no well known Gianni Grippo. Many might not be aware but Grippo actually started at Renzo Gracie Academy. Him leaving was quite a controversy at the time as plenty of people weighed in and nobody at the actual gym knew he was leaving.
Sloth Jiu-Jitsu: The Ultimate Guide for Calmly Beating Bigger, Younger Opponents
💥 What if slowing down was the fastest way to win?
💭 Tired of Getting Smashed by Younger, Stronger Grapplers?
It’s not your age. It’s your strategy.
If you’re a passionate grappler over 35 who’s sick of getting outpaced, outmuscled, or out-cardio’d by opponents half your age — this 120 page e-book was made for you.
🔓 Unlock the Power of Sloth Jiu-Jitsu:
Build Sustainable Strength—Without Wrecking Your Joints, Energy, or Jiu-Jitsu
Tired of waking up sore and burnt out after lifting? Sloth Strength is a proven blueprint for grapplers over 35 who want to get stronger—without the pain, burnout, or injuries.
Developed from 25 years on the mats, this no-burnout approach is made specifically for BJJ athletes in their 30s, 40s, and beyond.
