# Marcus Norat

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## Overview

**Name:** Marcus Norat


## Bio

A Gracie Humaita black belt under Royler Gracie, Marcus Norat peaked at the 2002 Mundial, submitting Felipe Costa and Marcos Ricardo Oliveira by armbar en route to gold in the peso galo black belt division. Born in Belém do Pará, he balanced training between Rio and Pará before opening the Norfight academy as a Humaita affiliate. A Brazilian National Champion as a blue belt, Norat later founded and served as president of the Parana Jiu Jitsu Federation. He stepped away from competition and coaching after the birth of his first child, passing his academy to Rodrigo Aleixo.

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**Last Updated:** June 05, 2026

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