Marcos Gutierrez, Martial Arts Instructor

Marcos Gutierrez

Marcos began his grappling journey when he started wrestling in high school. After high school Marcos joined the Army and was introduced to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu upon being stationed in Georgia, training under Professors Lewis Fletcher and Keith Bach, the former awarding him his Blue Belt. His BJJ journey continued as he moved around the Southeast during his time in the military, training under a number of different schools and professors, as well as competing in Mixed Martial Arts. After moving to Tennessee in 2009 he began training under Professors Israel Gomes and Ray Casias. Professor Ray Casias would ultimately award Marcos with his Purple, Brown, and Black Belt. With an active duty military career that lasted over two decades, Marcos has had the opportunity to train under and with many BJJ professors and practitioners. The both of which have provided him different teaching philosophies and skills that he shares on the mats.