Macarra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team Norwich

04/22/2026

A lot of jiu-jitsu students, even longtime ones, are unaware of Marcio Stambowsky’s role in popularizing the triangle choke in BJJ. His instructor Rolls Gracie found the technique in an old judo book and thought of Marcio immediately. Marcio added it to his game and went on a competitive tear in Rio, and almost 50 years later the triangle is one of the most popular finishes in the submission world.

50 years is a long time, and Marcio was able to develop some variations that are still slept on in greater BJJ. There’s one in this video.

On the Joe Rogan Experience Episode 524, Rickson Gracie named Marcio "Macarrao" Stambowsky as one of the original BJJ competitors to use the triangle choke. ...

04/07/2026

Seminar coming up later this month.

04/02/2026

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Today we say goodbye to a great man. A father, a mentor, and an inspiration to everyone around him.

His legacy goes far beyond words — it lives on in every lesson, every act of strength, joy, courage, and generosity he shared with all of us.

He fought bravely through years, always carrying the same joy with which he lived his life.

We will continue to honor his story and legacy with gratitude and love.

Rest in peace, dear Master Marcio 🤍

*Gracie Sports will be closed today and tomorrow for everyone to cope with- will chec about Saturday

Hoje nos despedimos de um grande homem, um pai, um mestre e uma inspiração para todos ao seu redor.

Seu legado vai muito além das palavras — vive em cada ensinamento, em cada gesto de força, coragem, alegria e generosidade que ele compartilhou com todos nós.

Ele lutou bravamente por anos, sempre carregando a mesma alegria com que viveu a vida.

Seguimos honrando sua história e legado com gratidão e amor.

Descanse em paz, querido Mestre Marcio 🤍