Marco Alvan Martial artist
Marco Alvan is the head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor for Team Link in Ludlow, Massachusetts. One of his most famous students is UFC fighter Gabriel Gonzaga.Marco has been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 1988. When he was a teenager, he had the privilege of training with Master Jorge Pina Barbosa. It was Jorge Pina who introduced Marco into the Gracie Barra school. At the Gracie Barra school he trained under Master Carlos Gracie, Jr. and trained alongside Ryan and Renzo Gracie. At the age of 19 years he joined the Brazilian Army and stopped training at Gracie Barra. However, as the Gracie Barra gained popularity, the Gracie family opened a new location close to his home in Rio de Janeiro. The head trainer at this academy was Master Carlos Augusto, a 4th degree black belt under Master Reylson Gracie.Alvan is a second degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Master Carlos Augusto. He teaches at various Team Link schools throughout New England.Grappling credentials:2006 Hall of Fame Instructor of the Year2009 Naga Expert Division Champion2009 IBJJF Black Belt New York Open Champion2011 Naga New England Expert Division Champion2011 IBJJF Black Belt Boston Open Champion2011 IBJJF Pan American NO GI Black Belt ChampionCoach of 12 Time Naga Best Overall TeamCoach of Naga 2011 Kids Overall Team ChampionsCoach of Grapplers Quest 2011 Kids Overall Team Champions