with Marcelo Garcia (Grappler's Retreat)
Marcelo Garcia leads a BJJ retreat hosted by Grappler's Retreat in Mendocino, California. Garcia is a multiple-time ADCC Absolute and IBJJF World champion widely considered one of the greatest grapplers of all time. The retreat runs March 12, 2027.
Marcelo Garcia headlines a Grappler's Retreat camp in Mendocino, California on March 12, 2027, bringing one of the most influential grapplers of the modern era to the Mendocino coast for a multi-day training retreat away from a typical gym environment. Marcelo Garcia is a Brazilian black belt widely regarded as one of the greatest competitors in BJJ history, with multiple ADCC Absolute titles and IBJJF World Championships to his name, and the founder of Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu Academy in New York City. He is known for a scrambling, back-take-and-guillotine-heavy style built around relentless pace and technical precision, and for developing many of his own students into world champions. Because Grappler's Retreat has not published gi/no-gi format or pricing details for this date, prospective attendees should check the event listing or contact the host directly.
Marcelo Garcia
Marcelo Garcia is a black belt under Fábio Gurgel of Alliance, now 4th-degree, and widely considered the greatest pound-for-pound gi and no-gi grappler ever — a four-time ADCC champion with more ADCC gold medals than any male grappler, plus five IBJJF middleweight World titles. He runs Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu in New York, known for a butterfly-guard, back-take, and guillotine-based system that has produced multiple world champions.
When is the Marcelo Garcia Retreat at Grappler's Retreat?
March 12, 2027 in Mendocino, California.
Who is Marcelo Garcia?
A Brazilian black belt and multiple-time ADCC Absolute and IBJJF World champion, founder of Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu Academy in New York City.
Is this seminar gi or no-gi?
The format has not been published yet -- check the Grappler's Retreat listing or contact the host directly.
What belt levels can attend?
No belt-level restriction has been listed; contact Grappler's Retreat to confirm fit for your level.
How do I register?
Registration information is available on the Grappler's Retreat / jktjj.com event page linked from this listing.
Is there a cancellation or refund policy?
Contact Grappler's Retreat directly for their cancellation and refund policy.
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