Coach
Marcel Fortuna, head coach/owner, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion and UFC veteran. He was born and raised in Brazil, where he began his BJJ career. Within his first month of training Fortuna had completed his first tournament, becoming a state champion in Brazil. As a brown belt, Fortuna quickly became the Brazilian National Champion, continuing on to earn the title of World Champion. After earning his black belt and finishing his degree in Brazil, Fortuna moved to the United States where he continued training in BJJ and began his MMA career. Since being in the US, Fortuna has trained many students that have gone on to earn titles of their own.
- World Champion
- Pan American Champion (GI and NO GI)
- South American Champion
- European Champion
- Brazilian National Champion
- American Cup Champion
- US Open Champion
- 4th Degree Black Belt
- IBJJF Certified
Fortuna is now settled here in Missouri and is dedicated to teaching the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and helping others to improve their life through the discipline as well. The positive effects that BJJ training can provide are life changing and long lasting.