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.
Martial Arts Education:
3rd
Degree Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black Belt under the 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.
Championship Titles, Honors and Awards
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 (Teresópolis, Petropólis,
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:
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
Participate in the
Geraldo Rivera Show for Fox News
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
Professor Santos Being Put in an Armlock
Marcos Santos Being Featured In TapOut Magazine
Marcos Santos Being Featured In TapOut Magazine
Professor Santos Performing A Triangle Choke From The Mount
Professor Santos Strutting His Stuff for the Camera
Professor Santos Performing One Of His Favorite Judo Throws
Triangle From The Mount
Professor Santos Tapping Out To One Of His Top Students
