Marco Albuquerque

BJJ Black Belt, Head Instructor, SJJA Manly

Professor Marco is an exciting BJJ practitioner with a deep understanding of the modern game, training under the legendary Ze Radiola.

Marco is a multiple-time IBJJF open medalist; Australian National champion and the current AUS GRAPPLING 77kg Black Belt champion and has over 5 years of experience teaching in Australia, the USA, and Brazil.

Coaching Philosophy: Marco is focused on the most efficient ways to play jiu-jitsu, adjusting techniques for each body type and physical ability. Always strives for excellence and incorporates the best techniques into his own game and sharing with his students.

BJJ Highlights: Winning gold in IBJJF opens in Long Beach, California, and currently being the Headcoach at SJJA Manly.

Marco enjoys Surfing and working out in his spare time.

Breakthrough with Marco

Step 1: Click below to get your BJJ Journey Score to see where your game needs work and think about what you want to focus on.

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Step 2: Book your first private session with Marco to review your BJJ Journey Score results and plan out the next steps on your journey.

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Private Coaching with Marco

Marco’s dynamic Jiu-Jitsu game and modern teaching style make him a much sought-after coach for competitors and hobbyists.

Students working with Marco are introduced to highly effective techniques of the modern game and work with Marco on incorporating those that align best with their own game plan.

Take the BJJ Journey Score to see where your game needs work and share with Marco to come up with a plan to take your Jiu-Jitsu to the next level.

Work on detail specific to your game with the attention you don’t get in your everyday classes. Let Marco take you through your favourite positions and give you a plan to plug any gaps in your foundational BJJ game plan.

This is an opportunity to work through your options and focus in on what works for you. Great comp prep or to improve your sparring success.