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Marcelo Alonso has been training for over 21 years with the Gracie Family. He was Carlson Gracie's main instructor from January 1989 to January 1997. During that seven year period of teaching at the Rio de Janeiro school in Brazil, Alonso coached over 200 Champions on all levels, from blue to black belts. He holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and also has reached the status of Professor of Jiu-Jitsu. Alonso also has a black belt in Judo. Arriving in Washington State in January 1997, he plans to train competitors with techniques previously unknown in the United States.
Alonso currently in promoting seminars throughout Washington State, bringing Jiu-Jitsu's top instructors, Victor Belfort and Carlson Gracie Jr. Anyone interested in studying Carlson Gracie's techniques or becoming a Jiu-Jitsu Instructor should contact Alonso's academy.
