Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Submission Grappling Seminars
How would you like a world class BJJ instructor to teach at your school or club?
Instructors available for Seminars at your school:
Steve Cowan
BJJ Black Belt
Active Competitor - 4 x European Medalist
2.5 hour seminar at your school. Price: Call 07780546517 or email
In 1999 Steve Cowan heard that Royce Gracie was coming to the UK for a 2 day seminar, so he booked his place and attended the first ever Royce Gracie visit to the UK, immediately hooked he stopped training in his current martial art and focused 100% on learning Brazilian / Gracie Jiu Jitsu.
As there were no BJJ martial art classes in East anglia, Steve drove around the country training with anyone with experience, a big influence was Marc Walder from London who helped Steve get started.
In 2001 Steve was awarded his Blue belt by Royce Gracie - So in 2002, Steve decided to open a small group called Norfolk BJJ, which was not so much classes but trying to bring together anyone interested in BJJ around Norfolk.
In 2004 After winning at the Gracie Invitational, Steve decided it was time to open classes in Norfolk as there just wasn't anywhere for people to train BJJ.
So Steve contacted Royce Gracie, who he had now made good friends with and had had many lessons from, and asked if Royce would like to open a Network here in Norfolk, Royce agreed and Royce Gracie E.A Was born. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts was now being taught out of Norwich and Gt Yarmouth. With some 20 - 30 students.
In 2006 Steve meet and began to train with Ze Marcello of Brazilian Top Team who now lived in the UK. After some time Steve left Royce Gracie network and joined BTT under Ze Marcello, this was due to being able to train with Ze Marcello every week and the extra support gained from the switch. I spoke with royce Gracie about the move and we still remain good friends.
In 2006 Steve recieved his Purple belt under Ze Marcello. And the school was really beginning to take shape.
In 2008 Steve placed second at the European championships, proving he was almost ready to move up a level again.
In April 2008 Steve was awarded his Brown Belt from Ze Marcello, a huge task, considering starting in Norfolk where in 1999 no-one even knew what BJJ was.
In February 2009 Steve entered the European BJJ championships at Brown belt, also, with a bad leg injury, but wins Silver.
In Oct 09 Ze Marcello awarded Steve Cowan the Black Belt.
Steve is famous for his teaching and how to break down the positions so anyone can learn the moves of BJJ.
Contact steve for details for having him teach a seminar at your school.
ZE MARCELLO
Born and raised in Niteroi, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ze Marcello is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Sergio "Bolao" Souza. With over 16 years of training, Ze has competed in the most prestigious BJJ tournaments in the world and is affiliated with the world famous Brazilian Top Team. Having retired from competing professionally in 2002, Ze has since dedicated his time to teaching Jiu Jitsu and currently resides in the UK as of February 06. His hobbies also include surfing and playing the guitar.
His list of achievements include:
1st place - Mundials World championship 97
1st place - Brazilian team tournament 96 and 97
1st place - Pan American champion 97
1st place - Rio De Janiero 96 and 97
1st place - Urban Gorillaz UK 06
2nd place - Mundials world championship 98 and 02
2nd place - Pan American champion 96
3rd place - Mundials world championship 96 and 99
3rd place - Pan American champion 98 and 00
3rd place - Brazilian team tournament 95
Testimonials:
Besides being a great teacher Ze Marcello is a very technical fighter. The Brazilian Top Team is really proud of the great job he is doing developing the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Europe. I have to say it’s a great pleasure to work with such a serious processional like him.
Murilo Bustamante – MMA Fighter and BTT Founder
Ze Marcello is one of the most technical Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters that I had the privilege to train and work with… a fantastic competitor and teacher that lately showed one more of his innumerous skills, on my last fight, a great corner man…
Ze Mario Sperry – MMA Fighter and BTT Founder
It was a great honor to receive my black belt from Ze Marcello. Besides a great person he is simply the most technical fighter I ever trained with. I remember asking him about any position and he always would come up with more than 5 variations of the same position, his technical knowledge is incredible.I definitely recommend his seminar to everybody, from white belts to black belts, everyone will have the opportunity to improve their game a lot.
Pedro Barcellos – Black Belt and Brazilian Fightwear Owner
I met Ze Marcello in 1992 when he showed up in my academy to train. Since the very first trainings I noticed how talented this surfer from Niteroi was, and it was confirmed not only from his performance on the mat (he was World Champion and Pan American champion in 1997) but for his friendship and respect gained from his opponents and admirers. It’s hard to find a teacher like him, capable of teaching from the beginners to elite athletes. Without any doubt he is a reference when I think about a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teacher.It’ a great honor to have him as a partner and friend.
Rodrigo Antunes – Black Belt and BTT Jiu Jitsu Camp Chief
Ze Marcello, besides a great champion an excellent Jiu Jitsu teacher, a super charismatic person, always smiling and very enthusiastic in everything he does.
Gustavo Bomba – Black Belt and BTT Australia Teacher
How would you like to take an intensive BJJ / SUBMISSION course from a world renowed instructor?
For more than 8 years Brazilian Top Team Black Belt Ze Marcello has been ministering seminars in Brazil and around the world. Ze Marcello is a Brazilian and World Jiu Jitsu champion, and speaks French and English fluently.
In 99 he realized his first international seminary, in France. His success was such that it opened the doors to Europe and USA. He has held over 60 international seminars in places like France, USA, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Great Britain, Reunion Islands, Hong Kong, Norway and Spain, taking the art and technique of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to over 2000 people around the world.
2.5 hour seminar at your school. Price: Call 07780546517 or email
