Marcelo Garcia

"Why do I beat a lot of people? Because I love it so much, that’s why."

- Marcelo Garcia

"I wasn’t a good student, and even now I never say that I am better than anybody, but I know I love Jiu-Jitsu more than anybody. I love the energy and that it gets deeper the more you study."

- Marcelo Garcia

"Why do I beat a lot of people? Because I love it so much, that’s why. Everything about Jiu-Jitsu, I love it – the school, the mat, the ring. I always believe that. Maybe I am not better than my opponent, but I know for sure I love my training more."

- Marcelo Garcia

"Everyone is the same for the first two minutes, everyone has a chance to win, but after that, you start to separate physically and mentally."

- Marcelo Garcia

"Sometimes I just want to be with my family and watch a movie and eat some popcorn. But when I step on the mat I know there is no other place I’d rather be."

- Marcelo Garcia

"I never bother getting angry. I don’t need it. I don’t confuse angry with intense."

- Marcelo Garcia

"I’ve been going against the stereotype of jiu jitsu since I started."

- Marcelo Garcia

"The more you attack, the more your opponent will make mistakes."

- Marcelo Garcia

"When I step on the mat I know there is no other place I’d rather be."

- Marcelo Garcia

"I always try to attack. While I’m on the offensive, my opponent can think of nothing but defending."

- Marcelo Garcia