Professor Marcus has been grappling for over 10 years, starting with wrestling in high school. He started training jiujitsu at the age of 16, and within a few years he decided that he wanted to pursue a career within the art. For many years he has worked side by side with some of the most prolific coaches, competitors, and instructors within the sport, becoming somewhat of a mainstay in the New York Metropolitan area. Professor Marcus is an avid competitor, winning and placing at various IBJJF tournaments at all belt levels, as well as a highly devoted coach and instructor. He believes that in order to excel at each of these three facets of jiujitsu, an equal yet different effort and focus is required. Truly a student of the art, Professor Marcus likes to take an academic and organized approach to learning, teaching, and training. He believes that the expression and articulation of jiujitsu requires a multifaceted approach, similar to how scholastic subject are taught and studied in universities. Professor Marcus is the GM of the academy, and teaches classes as well as private lessons. He was awarded his blackbelt by Professor JT in March of 2022, which he considers one of the most significant moments of his life and career.