Master Marcelo Alonso, a highly respected coral belt (7th-degree black belt) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, trained under the legendary Master Carlson Gracie. As one of Carlson's most renowned students, Marcelo became an esteemed instructor at the Carlson Gracie Academy in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. Over the years, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous Jiu-Jitsu athletes globally, leaving a lasting impact on the sport.

Coral Belt Professor Marcelo Alonso returns for our Nogi Summer Seminar! Mark the calendar for this special rare nogi training event. Also, kids promotions will be held at 9am, one hour before .

Gabriel Willlcox is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Marcelo Alonso, and one of the main representatives of the Carlson Gracie Academy in the sport’s international circuit for 3 decades, from the 1990s to 2010s. Willcox made a name for himself as one of grappling’s foremost light-featherweight competitors through his numerous medals in important tournaments of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), such as the World Masters, International Masters & Seniors, Brazilian Nationals, European Open and many more.