Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Markus discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1990 during a five-month training period with Charles Gracie in Salvador, Brazil, before Gracie relocated to Florida. Markus began his formal training in 2000 at the Ryan Gracie Academy, later honing his skills at Alliance HQ and G13 BJJ. He joined Halifax BJJ in 2018 and has been teaching since 2020. He founded the Intro to BJJ program at Halifax BJJ, which has been a tremendous success, introducing numerous beginners to the sport. His passion and dedication make him a vital part of our team.