Marcello share’s his expert Jiu Jitsu knowledge with over 45 other Jiu Jitsu academy owners who train under Marcello. This includes many other brown and black belts. 
Marcello has been asked to share his expert Black Belt Jiu Jitsu knowledge in over 25 Jiu Jitsu DVD’s and Books for sale in both the United States and Brazil. 
Marcello has been awarded 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt by the Rio De Janeiro / Brazil Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation, making him one of the top ranked Jiu Jitsu Black belts in the Midwest. 
In Marcello’s 31+ years of training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, he has won hundreds and hundreds of matches in Jiu Jitsu tournaments and is still competing today in tournaments such as the IBJJF PanAms and the Brasil Sul Jiu Jitsu Cup. 
Seeking his Jiu Jitsu knowledge, many UFC fighters have come to Marcello in preparation for training for their fights. Marcello has helped such fighters as UFC & Pride Champion Antonio Nogueira, Chris Lytle, Matt Mitrione and more. 
After years of training side-by-side, Marcello received his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt from the legendary Ricardo De LaRiva in 1999. Marcello has been a Black Belt longer than many instructors have even been training. 
Kids Jiu Jitsu - Instructor Blake Brunning

"Teaching the kids is the BEST part of my day! I enjoy to help kids strive to do their best and be a positive force in their lives. I am looking forward to having my youngest daughter join the class in a little over a year!"
- Blake Brunning