Roberto 'Maguilla' Marques Da Silva
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Maguilla began studying martial arts in junior high school. At age 11, Maguilla followed in his father's footsteps as a boxer. However, he quickly realized the limits of boxing and in 1985 his friend, Joao "Frango" Luis (a black belt under Ricardo De La Riva), persuaded Maguilla to try Jiu-jitsu.
Maguilla was so impressed with the immediate effectiveness Jiu-jitsu offered that he became a student at Carlson Gracie Sr.'s academy in Copa Cabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He earned his yellow belt the same year. It took just one more year to earn his blue belt, by which time he was able to control opponents 15 years his senior. The boost in self-esteem lead Maguilla to compete in Jiu-jitsu tournaments.
Over the next 5 years (1985-89), under Carlson Gracie and as a member of the world champion team "Nova/Uniao", he racked up numerous state champion victories with only a single loss. (Over 200+ fights)
In 1988, Maguilla finished training with Carlson Gracie and began an even more intense training regimen with the renowned Andre Pederneiras. (Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Sr.)
In 1997, Maguilla earned his black belt from Carlson Gracie Sr and Andre Pederneiras and came to the United States, opening his own academy in Silver Spring, MD where he now teaches others his own brand of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Self-Defense, Vale Tudo and Free-Style BJJ.
Personal Stats: Height: 5' 9 / 1.74meters Weight: 180 lbs. / 80 kilos Born: 1973 - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Personal: Fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish Fighting Style: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ranking: Black Belt 4th degree
Accomplishments & Awards Police Chief's Certificate of Appreciation from Montgomery County Maryland Chief Of Police Charles A. Moose Gold Medal 2003 American National Jiu-Jitsu Championships Heavy Weight Black Belt Masters Div. Torrance, California Three times State of Rio De Janeiro Champion Three times City of Rio De Janeiro Champion Three times Interstate Champion Bronze medallist at the 1999 Pan American Games 2000 Pan American Games Competitor (Heavyweight Division) Ranking 4th Place Most Technical Juvenal Fighter Award Certified Black Belt by Carlson Gracie, Sr. Certified Black Belt Professor by Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Brazil (F.J.J. certificate was signed by, Carlos Robson Gracie Grand Master 9th Degree Red Belt) Certified Black Belt 4th Degree by Master Andre Pederneiras Founder Of The Maguilla Jiu-Jitsu Armed Unarmed Combat System Considered one of THE TOP FIVE BEST INSTRUCTORS of the decade by public opinion (Black Belt Magazine, ABUDABI page. Sep 2000-Dec 2001) CPAT Certified CPR/First Aid Certified MP Certified/Infantry soldier SWAT (Special Weapons And Tactics)-Defensive Tactics Instructor
