January 22nd, 1996 Marc Laimon began his training at the world famous Gracie Academy under then UFC champion Royce Gracie. Marc was promoted to Blue Belt.

In 1997 Marc Laimon got offered the opportunity to teach at the world famous Beverly Hills Jiu Jitsu Club. At BHJJ, Marc trained and was trained by world class MMA fighters, including UFC champions, Bas Rutten, Oleg Tatakrov, Mark Kerr and Marco Ruas. Marc received his purple belt under Joe Moreira and Marcus Viniusicius.

In 1999 Marc Laimon was recruited by the world famous powerhouse Nova Uniao JJ team. In Rio de Janiero, Marc got the opportunity to train with, multiple Mundial Champions, Vitor "Shaolin" Ribiero and Robson Moura under the tutelage of Andre Pedernaris.

In 1999 Marc Laimon became Head Instructor of Nova Uniao Hawaii. He recieved his Brown Belt from Nova Uniao Black Belt John Lewis during this time.

In 2000 Marc Laimon began teaching at JSECT in Las Vegas.

In July 2001, after 5 1/2 years of training and competing world wide Marc Laimon received his Black Belt.

In 2004 Marc opened up his own Cobra Kai JJ school in Las Vegas

In 2004 Marc was selected as the head Submission Grappling coach for the
“Ultimate Fighter” Reality show on Spike TV.

In 2005 Marc was voted "Instructor of the Year" by OnTheMat.com.

In September, 2005 Marc became the seventh person inducted into the Grappling Hall Of Fame.

In 2005 Marc was selected as the head Submission Grappling coach for the second season of "The Ultimate Fighter" reality show on Spike TV.
In 2006 Marc was again as aan assistant coach for the fourth season of "The Ultimate Fighter" reality show on Spike TV.

Marc is has now focused his extensive knowledge of MMA and Jiu Jitsu on training the memebers of Team Takedown, which is comprised of former collegiate wresting standouts including Jake Rosholt, Johny Hendricks, and Shane Roller. As the sport continues to evolve, the next generation of fighters must be consumate athletes, and wrestlers posess the dedication and determination required to truly excell in MMA. Look for great things to come of these fighters in the near future.

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Competition History

- 2002 Desert Quest 8 man tournament Champion
- 2002 Desert Challenge Superfight Champion
- 2001 US Grappling Association Superfight Champion
- 2001 Toronto GTA Superfight Champion
- 2001 Abu Dhabi Qualifier Champion
- 2000 Grapplers Quest West 8 man tournament Champion
- 2000 Circuito da Liga Niteroiense Absolute Champion
- 1999 Pan American Jiu Jitsu Champion
- 3 Time California State Champion
- 1999 Hawaii State Champion
- 1998 Joe Moreira International Champion
- 1998 ASSJF Grand Champion
- 1997 Copa Pacifica Champion
- 2004 Arizona Grappling Games Superfight Champion
- 2004 Arizona Grappling Challenge Superfight Champion
- October, 2004, Marc was selected as the head Submission Grappling coach for the “Ultimate Fighter” Reality show on Spike TV.
- November 6, 2004, Marc Laimon defeated Ryron Gracie in one of the most anticipated superfights in Grapplers Quest History. The match lasted for 20 minutes with Laimon winning 7 - 2.
- January 2005, Marc Laimon was named Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach of the year by OnTheMat.com after leading Cobra Kai to 2 Grapplers Quest Team Championships.
- In May 2005, Marc defeated BJJ Black Belt Fabio Nascimento by unanimous decision at the main event of the NeverTap Tournament

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Fight Training History

Trainer of Champions

1999:
Marc was a sparring partner for UFC Champion Bas Rutten

1999:
Marc was a sparring partner for UFC Champion Oleg Taktarov

2000:
Marc started helping out 5 Time UFC Champion Tito Ortiz, UFC Champion Ricco Rodriguez, UFC Champion Carlos Newton and UFC veterans Phil Baroni, John Lewis and Tony Desouza.

After years of mastering the craft of BJJ worldwide, accomplished competitor and world class MMA trainer Marc Laimon is ready to share his knowledge with everyone.

2003:
Marc started to train up SuperBrawl Welterweight and Middleweight
Champion and UFC fighter Jason "Mayhem" Miller.

Marc started to train Lockdown in Paradise Welterweight Champion, Pan
Am NoGi Gold Medalist Jay Hieron.

Marc started to train Total Combat Middleweight Champion, Pan Am
NoGI Gold Medalist, and Season 3 winner of The Ultimate Fighter Kendal "Spider" Grove.

2004:
Marc started to train former KOTC lightweight Champion and The
Ultimate Fighter Season 2 winner Joe "Daddy" Stevenson.

Marc started to train former UFC Heavyweight Champion and Pride
Heavyweight Champion Marc Coleman.

Marc started to train Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Kevin Randleman.

Currently, Marc Laimon is teaching seminars world wide, and training top MMA fighters. Marc is always available to train and help out any MMA fighter who ever, regardless of style or background.

For seminar or private lesson information

E-mail marc@ckjj.com