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  • Marcelo Pereira

    Professor

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    Marcelo is the head Coach and Professor of the Marcelo Pereira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team at both Fort Myers and Naples locations. He is a 6th-degree Black Belt, meaning he has a high level of technical expertise, practical skill, and a deep understanding of the art, gained from 40 years of experience, including 27 years as a Black Belt.

    Titles and Accomplishments (Black Belt)

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    International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF)

    • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (1998)
    • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2000)

    Confederação Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu (CBJJ)

    • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (1998)
    • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2000)

    Confederação Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu Olímpico (CBJJO)

    • 1st Place CBJJO Copa do Mundo (2002)
    • 1st Place CBJJO American Gold Cup (2002)
    • 3rd Place CBJJO Copa do Mundo (2003)

    Masters Titles and Accomplishments (Black Belt)

    International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF)

    • 1st Place IBJJF Masters World Championship (2012)
    • 2nd Place IBJJF Masters World Championship (2013)
    • 1st Place IBJJF Masters World Championship (2016)

    Head Coach and Owner Marcelo Pereira who is a Sixth Degree Black Belt and World Champion smiles in front of his logo at his Fort Myers gym

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