Follow

About the teacher

Marcos Avellan

Marcos has a wealth of experience when it comes to the martial arts. He got his brother David started in the martial arts, and blazed the trail for many others. Jorge "Gamebred" Masvidal, Kimbo Slice, Charles McCarthy, Alex "Bruce Leeroy" Caceres, and many others all got there start in the martial arts under his tutelage.

Along with David, he co-founded the Freestyle Fighting Academy back in 2001, the first MMA gym in south Florida, and one of the most successful. He has helped many other gym owners learn how to grow their businesses as well.

As a competitor, he is an ADCC veteran, and the 2004 ADCC North American champion. He has also competed in MMA, with a pro record of 2-0-1.