Age, Biography and Wiki
Marcelo Garcia was born on 17 January, 1983 in Formiga, Minas Gerais, Brazil, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Discover Marcelo Garcia's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor and coach |
| Age |
41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
17 January, 1983 |
| Birthday |
17 January |
| Birthplace |
Formiga, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Nationality |
Brazil
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He is a member of famous Athlete with the age 41 years old group.
Marcelo Garcia Height, Weight & Measurements
At 41 years old, Marcelo Garcia height is 5′ 8″ and Weight 154 lbs.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5′ 8″ |
| Weight |
154 lbs |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Marcelo Garcia's Wife?
His wife is Tatiana Garcia
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Tatiana Garcia |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Marcelo Garcia Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Marcelo Garcia worth at the age of 41 years old? Marcelo Garcia’s income source is mostly from being a successful Athlete. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Marcelo Garcia's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Athlete |
Marcelo Garcia Social Network
Timeline
Marcelo Garcia (born January 17, 1983) is a Brazilian submission grappler and a 4th degree black belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and coach.
A highly decorated competitor, Garcia is widely considered to be one of the best grapplers in the world and arguably the best pound for pound submission grappler.
Holding 5 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship and 4 ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship titles, Garcia is a member of the IBJJF Hall of Fame and the third BJJ athlete to be inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame.
Marcelo Garcia was born on 17 January 1983 in Formiga, Minas Gerais a small city in southeast Brazil.
Garcia won the World Championships at all belt levels (blue, purple, brown) before receiving his black belt from Fabio Gurgel who he trained with in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
At ADCC, Garcia has won the 66–76 kg division four times (2003/2005/2007/2011), been awarded the most technical fighter twice (2003 and 2007) and won the best fight award in 2005.
In 2005, he finished in third place in the absolute (open weight) division and in 2007 finished second in the absolute division.
At K-1 HERO'S Korea 2007, Garcia made his MMA debut.
He lost this against Dae Won Kim twenty seconds into the second round by doctor's stoppage, due to a cut above his eye.
In September 2008, Garcia opened up a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Pembroke Pines, a city in South Florida located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
In September 2009, Garcia opened an academy in Manhattan, New York City.
In November 2021, Garcia retired from competition, that same year he became the third person to be inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame as a result of his record-setting four gold medals in his own weight division and his performances in the absolute division.
On January 19, 2023, Garcia revealed that he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer and would undergo chemotherapy and surgery to remove the tumour.
After months of treatment and a successful surgery, Garcia had made a recovery.
Garcia has won five world championship titles in Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a black belt in the middle-weight category.
He has many submission grappling titles, including the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship.
In ADCC 2009, Garcia finished second in his weight division, losing by points to Pablo Popovitch, whom he had defeated in the two previous finals.
