Organization
MGA
Overview
MGA is Marcelo Garcia’s New York academy and team identity, known for technical instruction and outsized influence in no-gi grappling.
Affiliation
Core Identity
Organization name Marcelo Garcia Academy
Common name MGA
Acronym MGA
Organization type Academy brand and team identity
Founded Circa 2009
Founder
- Marcelo Garcia
Headquarters (current) Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu NYC, 250 W. 26th St., 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001
Operational status Active
Primary discipline Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi)
Affiliation Model
Affiliation structure Flagship-led academy brand centered on the New York headquarters rather than a broad open affiliate network.
Branding / naming conventions MGA or Marcelo Garcia team designation used in competition registration and academy branding.
Instruction / curriculum Instruction reflects Marcelo Garcia’s approach to positional control, submissions, and gi and no-gi grappling.
Affiliated Gyms
Footprint
Global footprint Primary base is New York City, with wider influence through competition, seminars, and instructionals.