Marcus "Soneca"
4th Degree Black Belt - PRESIDENT OF CJJF ASSOCIATION
IBJJF American National Champion
IBJJF American National No-Gi Champion
Marcus Neuenschwander, known as “Soneca” is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black belt 3rd Degree under the legendary Aldo “Caveirinha” Januário from Gracie Barra.
Marcus started training at the age of 13 at the Gracie Barra “Caveirinha” in Belo Horizonte, Brazil alongside names such as Rafael dos Anjos (Former UFC lightweight champ), Igor Araújo, Phillipe Della Monica, Maycon Carvalho, and others to become the first generation of Black Belts formed by Master “Caveirinha” in Brazil.
Very accomplished in his competition and instructional career, in 2016 Professor Marcus was nominated President of the CJJF association in Brazil and Europe and has since helped CJJF on its worldwide expansion leading to more than 45 gyms in 7 different countries.
Wherever he goes Professor Marcus is known as a passionate teacher and an ambassador of the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle. Specializing in the development of children, Professor Marcus has helped make CJJF one of the most recognized academy’s in the world for kids with thousands training under the same program and guidance.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Instruction
Former Head Instructor for Gracie Barra Irvine (Headquarters)
Former Head Instructor for Gracie Barra Yorba Linda California
Founder and Former head instructor of Gracie Barra Long Beach
Founder and Former Head Instructor of Gracie Gym Plano Texas
Developer of the Kids Program for CJJF association worldwide.
Current President of CJJF Brasil and Europe
Seminars all over the world including USA, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Italy
Competition
Color Belts
Multiple time Minas Gerais State Champion
Rio de Janeiro State Champion
Brazilian Team Nationals Champion
Black Belt Titles
Minas Gerais State Champion
IBJJF American National Champion
IBJJF American National No-Gi Champion
Dutch Open Champion
Naga Champion
Torino Open Champion 2015
Torino Open “Open Class” Champion 2015
Zurich Open Champion IBJJF 2015
LBJJ Brazilian Nationals Champion
LBJJ World Cup Champion
IBJJF American National No Gi “Open Class” 2nd Place
IBJJF Rio Open 2nd Place 2015
IBJJF European Championship 3rd Place – 2 x
IBJJF Worlds No GI 3rd Place