Marcus Soares was recently featured in the Langley Advance Times for his ongoing dedication to teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu across Langley, Maple Ridge, Vancouver, and the Lower Mainland.
With over five decades of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Marcus continues to teach weekly classes at Marcus Soares Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, helping students of all ages develop confidence, discipline, fitness, self-defence skills, and competition experience.
Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Marcus began training under legendary instructor Carlson Gracie as a teenager and later brought his lineage and teaching philosophy to Canada in the late 1990s.
The article highlights Marcus’ lifelong commitment to teaching, his journey from Brazil to Canada, and the impact Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continues to have on students throughout the community — from children building confidence to adults training for fitness, self-defense, and competition.
Today, Marcus continues to teach classes personally while mentoring students and instructors throughout the academy.
A few moments from the article that stood out:
“My goal was to learn how to teach.”
“I came to Canada with $2,000 in my pocket, and I didn’t speak English.”
“I change people’s lives.”
We appreciate the Langley Advance Times for featuring Marcus and sharing part of his story with the local community.
You can read the full article here:
Marcus Soares Featured in Langley Advance Times
If you are interested in training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Langley, Maple Ridge, or Vancouver, visit our programs pages or contact us to schedule a trial class.
