Marcus Soares

Marcus Soares (born 1956) is a Brazilian born, Canadian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor and member of the Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Team. He has achieved the rank of 9th degree (9º grau) black belt, the highest level in the sport, and is the only grand master in Canada.

Career Marcus Soares has had the opportunity to teach and spar with some of the best Brazilian fighters of his time. He is known for his technical expertise and ability to develop student's physical conditioning, both of which are essential attributes for successful fighters.

Soares began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in 1970 and opened his own school in 1979 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. and Langley. In addition, he has 11 affiliate schools throughout Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands and South Africa.

Instructor lineage Kano Jigoro → Tomita Tsunejiro → Mitsuyo "Count Koma" Maeda → Carlos Gracie Sr. → Carlson Gracie → Marcus Soares.