Marcelo Cohen is a Carlson Gracie heritage, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, from Rio de Janeiro. Growing up in Brazil, Marcelo trained from a young age at the original Carlson Gracie Academy. After moving to the USA and becoming a Citizen, Marcelo opened his elite, modern, state of the art facility in Tequesta, FL. Marcelo is a two-time IBJJF Pan No-Gi champion as well as an IBJJF No-Gi American National champion. Marcelo is a veteran of events such as Who's Number One, Combat Jiu-Jitsu, Fight2Win, Eddie Bravo Invitational, and other high level events broadcast the world over on FloGrappling and UFCfightpass. While actively still competing as a professional athlete, Marcelo can be found on the mat instructing every day here in Tequesta, FL!