Marco Gigante Villela

Marco Gigante Villela
Born(1974-12-07)December 7, 1974
Brazil
Other namesGiant
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai
Teacher(s)Carlos Gracie, Jr.
Rank  3rd Degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
WebsiteGiant Team

Marco Gigante Villela (born December 7, 1974) is a 3rd degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. Gigante, also known as "Giant", is the Head Teacher and founder of Giant Team Australia, based in Sydney, Australia.[1]

Gigante worked as the grappling skills coach for the South Sydney Rabbitohs (2012–13).[2]

Gigante's younger brother Fabio Gigantinho Villela followed his brother's lead and is Carlos Gracie Jr 2nd degree black belt and is a Head Teacher at Gracie Barra Cedar Park, Texas, USA.[3]

  1. ^ "Marco "Gigante" Vilella | BJJ Heroes". 17 May 2011.
  2. ^ "Meet South Sydney's 122kg secret weapon - Brazilian jiu-jitsu guru Marco "The Giant" Villela | thetelegraph.com.au". Archived from the original on 9 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Team Members | Gracie Barra Cedar Park Martial Arts School - Jiu-Jitsu for everyone - Master Carlos Gracie Jr. - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu". Archived from the original on 24 October 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2013.