Training History
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.
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