.
.

Buchecha: “I’m Just A Simple Guy Who Came Out Of Nowhere”

Buchecha: “I’m Just A Simple Guy Who Came Out Of Nowhere”

Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida – one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time and currently an undefeated MMA fighter – had humble beginnings.

As he had said in an interview with BJJEE, he is still a “simple guy who came out of nowhere”:

My whole life I’ve been passionate about Jiu-Jitsu and I worked hard. So, when you mix those two together, I think that’s the perfect combination.
And when you put your hard work in, when you’re 100% into that, there’s no way it’ll go wrong.

I’m just a simple guy who came out of nowhere. My family had no history in martial arts, and yet I made it.
I’m just a simple guy who worked hard… Who rode his bike sometimes for 40km a day.

And the secret to Buchecha’s success?
It’s all about hard work and dedication:

At least for me, [the key] was the combination of hard work and being passionate about something.

It doesn’t matter if it’s in your sport, in your personal life…
If you put your 100% into working hard in something and you’re passionate about it – that’s the secret.

Work hard, and you’re going to get there.

Of course, that doesn’t mean that it’s going to be easy. But…

If it was possible for me, I believe it’s possible for anyone.

But of course, it’s not going to be easy. It’s going to be hard.
But I promise you, it’s going to be worth it. If I did it, you can do it too – just believe in yourself.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Marcus Almeida (@marcusbuchecha)

Sloth Jiu-Jitsu: you can be slow and unathletic and still kick butt in Jiu-Jitsu.

Welcome to SLOTH Jiu-jitsu – the ultimate programme for conserving energy, utilising body weight and taking your time! An especially effective strategy for older or less athletic competitors, but suitable and highly recommended for all jiu-jitsu practitioners. 12 chapters taught in person by 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt Gile Huni.