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MARCUS SOARES
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Lineage • Structure • results

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

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At Marcus Soares BJJ Academy you get Authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training like it was meant to be.

Training at Marcus Soares Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is built around structure, consistency, and attention to detail. Students train in a focused environment alongside committed teammates, developing skills through disciplined practice and clear instruction, rather than shortcuts or trends.
 
We offer classes in Vancouver, Langley, and Maple Ridge. You train under the same system and standards at each location.
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what to expect from your training

  • Clear instruction that helps you understand why techniques work
  • Consistent progress through structured, methodical practice
  • Confidence that comes from competence, not aggression
  • Training that challenges you while respecting longevity and safety
  • A deeper understanding of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a complete system
  • Guidance shaped by decades of teaching experience

OUR LINEAGE

Carlson Gracie is widely recognized for shaping one of the most influential and consistently successful teams in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for decades. Through the Carlson Gracie Academy, he introduced structured group training at a time when Jiu-Jitsu was primarily taught privately, helping expand the art while maintaining high standards of commitment and discipline.
 
Carlson opened his academy to students from all backgrounds, often allowing those without financial means to train in exchange for dedication and effort. This approach created a culture rooted in accountability, loyalty, and technical excellence, producing generations of highly skilled practitioners and competitors.
 
Marcus Soares is a direct student of Carlson Gracie and part of this lineage. He carries forward the principles that defined Carlson Gracie’s teaching, structure, discipline, and attention to detail, and applies them daily in his instruction, preserving Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a complete and traditional martial art.

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a serious martial art and a long-term practice. Whether your goal is personal development, self-defense, or dedicated training, the first step is to experience the academy and understand how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is taught.
 
Prospective students are welcome to book a trial class and observe the structure, instruction, and training environment firsthand.

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KIDS PROGRAM

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TESTIMONIALS

“GREAT ORGANIZATION, MARCUS IS GREAT WITH KIDS, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! MY BOY IS LEARNING SO MUCH. THANKS!”
Dave AhnVancouver
“OUR 7 YEAR OLD SON HAS BEEN TRAINING HERE FOR 1 YEAR NOW AND HE’S HAVING A BLAST! WE STARTED HIM IN THIS CLASS SO HE COULD HAVE FUN AND BURN OFF SOME OF HIS NON STOP ENERGY, AND NOT ONLY IS HE LOVING THE WORKOUT BUT HE’S LEARNING ABOUT TEAMWORK AND GETTING SOME SERIOUS SELF-DEFENSE LESSONS. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TEAM IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR THE BEST INSTRUCTION AND FUN FOR YOU AND/OR YOUR KIDS.”
Brad HawkinsLangley
“MARCUS IS AN AMAZING TEACHER THAT GIVES INSTRUCTIONS CLEARLY, AND THOROUGHLY. HIS KNOWLEDGE IS UNMATCHED, AND THERE IS NO QUESTION HE CANNOT ANSWER. THE HIGHER BELTS ARE VERY HIGH CLASS IN CHARACTER, AND IN JIU JITSU. THEY ARE VERY WILLING TO HELP AND SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE. EVERYONE IS WELCOMING, AND MAKES YOU FEEL A PART OF THE TEAM. UNDER MARCUS YOU ARE GETTING WORLD CLASS TEACHING OF CARLSON GRACIE JIU JITSU, YOU WILL GAIN CONFIDENCE, AND DISCIPLINE, AND GET INTO SHAPE. I AM GRATEFUL THAT I AM A STUDENT OF MARCUS, AND THANKFUL FOR THE GREAT TEAMMATES AND FRIENDS I HAVE MET.”
Chris Subrata Langley
“NEARLY 2 YEARS IN NOW, AND 2 YEARS FOR THE BETTER. ENTERING MY LATE 30’S NOW AND NEVER FELT FITTER. MARCUS IS AN EXCELLENT INSTRUCTOR AND THE STUDENTS ARE MY SECOND FAMILY. WELL WORTH PAYING A VISIT IF YOUR INTERESTED IN JIU-JITSU.”
Saemus MurrenVancouver

LOCATIONS

VANCOUVER

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LANGLEY

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MAPLE RIDGE

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