Frank Marques will be teaching tonight's 8-9:30 p.m. MMA class as a special guest instructor. Frank made an impressive pro-MMA debut with a first round submission victory last year, following a successful 2-0 run as an amateur. He brings with him a ton of BJJ and MMA experience, so make sure to make it out tonight to take advantage of his presence.
Check below for a list of just some of Frank's accomplishments.
Carson, California
*Silver Medal Blue Belt Adult under 154 lbs
NAGA Hawaii: January 17, 2007 Honolulu, Hawaii
* 1st place Advanced no gi 150lbs
* 3rd place Blue Belt 150lbs
* 3rd place Advanced no gi Absolute
GTA Grappling Challenge: February 17 2006 Brampton, Ontario
*1st place Advanced no gi under 170lbs
– Submission victory over Abu Dhabi Veteran Shaun Krysa
West Coast NAGA: September 17, 2005 Los Angeles, California
* 1st place Advanced no gi 155lbs
Grapplers Quest Southeast Grappling Championships: July 9, 2005 King
William, Virginia
* 1st place Intermediate no gi 150lbs
Copa Atlantica Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships: July 10 2005 King
William, Virginia
* 1st place Blue Belt 160 lbs (moved up in weight)
GTA Grapplers Challenge: June 2005 Brampton, Ontario
* 1st place Intermediate gi 155lbs
* 1st place Intermediate no gi 155lbs
Bravado Gi Tournament: April 9, 2005 Toronto, Ontario
* 1st place Intermediate 155lbs
* 1st place Intermediate Absolute
GTA Grapplers Challenge: January 2005 Brampton, Ontario
* 1st place Beginner 155lbs