Marcus Buchecha Almeida Seminar — BELIEVE

Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida teaches a three-hour seminar hosted by BELIEVE in Oak Lawn, Illinois, near Chicago, on October 25, 2026. Almeida is a black belt under Rodrigo Cavaca competing for Checkmat, a 13-time IBJJF World Champion, and a two-time ADCC World Champion (2013 and 2017) — a résumé that places him among the most decorated competitors in the sport's history and an IBJJF Hall of Fame member. The 180-minute format gives Almeida room to go deep on his game rather than rushing through a condensed session, which typically suits students who already have some mat experience and want extended live and technical time with a competitor of his caliber. Registration runs through Smoothcomp, and while the listing doesn't specify a gi/no-gi split or a recommended belt level, Buchecha's competitive career spans both gi and no-gi at the highest levels, so attendees should check with BELIEVE for the day's specific format.