Marcus Soares is one of the pioneer trainers that took BJJ worldwide. Marcus Soares was trained by Carslon Gracie Sr and he was one of the first BJJ practictioners to settle outside of Brazil to teach the art. He settled in Canada, where the is considered the godfather of Canadian BJJ and his contributions extend to MMA as well. Marcus is fresh from receiving his red belt. Marcus has been a black belt for more than four decades, so respect as the teacher will be dropping knowledge.
Why Lineage Matters in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
January 28, 2026
Lineage in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu influences teaching quality, technical foundations, and the values passed down to students. Where You Come From Matters Where you come from