While demonstrating a technique during a seminar at Plus One Defense Systems in West Hartford, Mestre Marcus Aurelio surprised Coach Marlene with her promotion to black belt. (Professor Marlene has been training in BJJ for 10 years. She has an incredible work ethic and is usually the last one off the mats. A former middle school teacher, we are proud to have her as the head instructor for our Women's BJJ program in Connecticut.)
