NBTC Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/ Double Five BJJ New Braunfels

NBTC Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Double Five BJJ New Braunfels is led by Mark Garcia, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Rafael Formiga Barbosa. Mark’s martial arts journey began early, with black belts in Tae Kwon Do and multiple styles of karate before discovering Jiu-Jitsu after watching UFC 1 in the early 1990s. He started training in BJJ in 2012 with Carlos De Santiago, later taking over the academy in 2017. As a US Army veteran and former Rhode Island State Correctional Officer, Mark brings a disciplined, structured approach to both his own training and his leadership of the academy, with a special focus on supporting local law enforcement, first responders, and military veterans. The teaching team at NBTC includes Professor Marco Vasconcelos, a 2nd-degree black belt under Bruno Leonardo Formiga and an accomplished international competitor, as well as Coach Cameron “Borracha” Garcia, a brown belt who has been on the mats since childhood and leads the youngest students. Their combined experience shapes a curriculum that balances technical progression with practical application, offering instruction for recreational students and aspiring competitors alike. The academy is a member of the Double Five Jiu-Jitsu Affiliate program, providing students with access to a proven lineage and up-to-date training methods. Classes are structured to serve a wide range of ages and abilities. Youth classes are divided into groups for ages 3–6 and 7–12, with Coach Cameron specializing in engaging the youngest students. Adult classes run at midday and in the evenings, Monday through Friday, and the facility is wheelchair accessible. Drop-ins are welcomed, and the gym maintains a clean, professional training environment that reflects the pride and care of its leadership.

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