Professor Marcos Santos received his black belt from Rigan Machado, nephew of the founder and late master of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Carlos Gracie Sr. Professor Marcos began training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the age of 6, and has had the unusual pleasure of training with many of Brazil's top instructors.
The jiu jitsu that Santos learned in Brazil has been further refined by the famous Machado brothers, and he now is the official East coast representative for the Rigan Machado. Santos practices the Machado philosophy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which is to incorporate the martial art form as a way of living, not merely a method of combat. He believes that a healthy lifestyle, which includes proper nutrition and positive mental attitude, must be the base from which all self-defense begins.
With over 25 years training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Santos has a level of experience that few others can claim, and brings a wealth of fighting knowledge to his role as head instructor of the NYC Machado Jiu Jitsu Academy. Santos has been nominated as Instructor of the Year and inducted into the World Karate Hall of Fame. In addition, Santos was recognized as a master in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Action Martial Arts Magazine and was also invited to perform a martial arts exhibition at Madison Square Garden for Chuck Norris in 2000. He also has a very successful NJ affiliate Guerrero Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy www.kneeonbelly.com. He has affiliates in NJ,NY Martial Arts
Education
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3rd Degree Black Belt under world renown Rigan Machado.
30 years Jiu-jitsu experience under various teachers, including Grandmaster Geny Rebello, Grandmaster Fransisco Mansur, and Grandmaster Rigan Machado.
Certified Instructor in Senzala Capoeira.
Championships and Awards
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Thai Boxing Association U.S.A certificate, 2006
Army Certificate Instructor of Combatives Trainer Level I, II & III, 2005
5 Time Brazilian Jiu-jitsu City Champion (Teresopolis, Petropolis, and Cabo Frio Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), 2000
1st Place, Joe Moreira International Invitational, Los Angeles, California, 1997
3 Time Brazilian Jiu-jitsu State Champion of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Certificate of Appreciation of United States Marine Corps, 2005
Certified trainer for FBI, NAVY SEAL, NYPD, ARMY and MARINES
2nd Place Pan American, Los Angeles, CA, 2007
Press Appearances
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Portuguese Interpreter for HBO Boxing After Dark: Freitas vs. Raheem in Foxwoods – Connecticut, 2006
Selected to perform a Jiu-jitsu and capoeira exhibition for Fox News Live, 2004
Demonstration for the Geraldo Rivera Show for Fox News
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Recognized as a Master of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu by Action Martial Arts Magazine, 2000
Selected to perform a Jiu-jitsu exhibition at Madison Square Garden for World Champion Kick-boxer, Chuck Norris, 2000
Capoeira performance at Times Square for change of Millennium, 1999-2000
Inducted into the Black Belt World Karate Union Hall of Fame, 1999
Nominated as Instructor of the Year by World Karate Union Hall of Fame, 1999
My Academy
New York Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Manhattan, New York is dedicated to the highest quality of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts and Women’s Self Defense instruction in the area of Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and Staten Island. We are the Official New York Representative of Legendary 8th Degree Black Belt World Champion Rigan Machado .
We teach our students how to defend themselves in a realistic self defense situation by using the proven methods of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu system created by Grand Master Carlos Gracie and Grand Master Helio Gracie. We incorporate in our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction both the philosophies of Machado Jiu-Jitsu & Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to give our student a very open minded and creative approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training.
We are committed to continually enhancing our programs to address exercises, drills, safety tips and a realistic approach to self-defense. We employ full time instructors whose sole purpose is to continue the advancement of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the Academy and for the student. We “Build Confidence Through Achievement” and provide an environment conducive to positive relationships, fostering self-discipline, self-confidence and self-respect.
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