Poate nu iti vine sa crezi, dar faimosii sportivi din domeniul BJJ-ului sunt persoane care detin centura neagra. Lucrul cel mai interesant este ca in general toti marii campioni sunt centuri negre cu 1, maxim 2 trese ex: Cobrihna, fratii Mendes si pana de curand Marcelo Garcia.
Desi a castigat numeroase competitii, iar abilitatea lui de a “lua spatele” adversarului a devenit un brand personal, faimosul multipul campion Marcelo Garcia a fost promovat la centura neagra 3 trese de catre Fabio Gurgel abia de curand.
Avand 29 de ani (nascut in 1983), Marcelo Garcia are un palmares impresionant.
ADCC 2003 66–76 kg Division Champion
ADCC 2005 66–76 kg Division Champion
ADCC 2007 66–76 kg Division Champion
ADCC 2011 66–76 kg Division Champion
2003 Campos Open Weight Division & Submission Wrestling Champion
2004 Arnold Gracie Pro Division Champion
2005 Arnold Gracie Pro Division Champion
2011 Mundial 82 kg Black Belt Division Champion
2010 Mundial 82 kg Black Belt Division Champion
2009 Mundial 82 kg Black Belt Division Champion
2006 Mundial 82 kg Black Belt Division Champion
2004 Mundial 82 kg Black Belt Division Champion
Campos Submission Wrestling 3 Champion