MARCO COSTIGLIO
Tell you what, pal…you say one more word, and I will knock your fuckin’ teeth right outta’ your skull.”
Those were the first words that I ever heard come out of Marco Costiglio’s mouth. It’s funny, too, because a New York accent really starts to thicken up when he’s about to fight. And in this particular instance, that was very soon. He was currently talking to some drunk, meat-head, who apparently didn’t think Marco had the guts to hit him. Have a good nap, buddy, and good luck getting that nose to heal straight.

After the first five minutes of talking to Marco, I felt like I had known the guy my whole life, and I am sure that all of his other buddies would tell you the same thing. Marco is the kind of guy who comes over to your house for dinner, and by the end of the night refers to your parents as “Mom and Dad.” He is the kind of friend who calls you at 3 am to tell you an idea that just popped into his head, and the crazy thing is, it’s brilliant. And he is also the kind of buddy who would drop everything in a split second so to have your back.... But you see, this is just Marco’s style; Pure vision, friendship and creativity—mixed in with a healthy dose of aggression—is exactly what makes the kid tick. So how does one get to be this way? For that, let’s back up a bit:

Born in 1977 in NYC, Marco was a spunky one right out of the box. Growing up on skateboards, punk rock and brawling, young Marco was a virtual bomb of creativity, and it didn’t take much to set him off. Drawing on everything from desks to tables to notebooks, graffiti soon became his outlet, After a few years of practice, he became a common name around the city, and even in quite a few nearby states. Aside from art, Action Sports have always been one of Marco’s passions. He is one of the only guys I know who can backflip a bicycle, and boardslide a handrail on a skateboard But where Marco really shines is on his dirt bike, I have seen more insane shit come from this kid than anywhere else. You see, Marco is a determined dude, and when he rides it really shows. Aside from solid style and commitment, Marco has the sheer tenacity to make things happen; I have seen him hit huge ramps and bail up vert cliffs with the same aggression that I have seen when he is pounding someone’s face into the concrete. I have also seen him eat shit, spit out a few pieces of teeth, and get right back up to nail whatever took him down. With a few years of hardcore riding and a New York MX championship under his belt, it’s pretty clear that Marco knows how to get it done. But even though he is the kind of dude who will break your jaw for putting him over a berm, I have also witnessed Marco stopping in the middle of a moto to pull someone’s mangled bike off of them. Kinda’ sweet, isn’t it?

Marco has an undeniable presence and attitude. He can walk into a party of pro racers, immediately know everybody in the room, and be dancing with three dude’s chicks in the first five minutes. And he usually gets away with it, too, because I have never, ever seen anybody punch someone as hard as Marco has. Hell, I watched him get in a fight at the X Games and clock a guy so hard that my head hurt!

The wild stories and anecdotes could go on for years, He has his friend’s backs to the end, he shreds on anything he tries, and he definitely isn’t scared to stand up for himself and what he wants. If Marco says he is going to hit a crazy jump, he’ll damn well do it. And if he tells you in that thick-ass accent that he is going to bust your lip, watch out. This guy has the ability to take life by the balls and throw fear right out the window.

-Words by Chris Denison, pro fmxer and racer
www.chrisdenison.co



JOSH GRIFFITHS

Alliance Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt
Email: Josh@Onthemat.com
Current Sponsors: On the mat, Grapplers Quest, Pitchfork Hard Wear.

Has Appeared on 101 Submissions Vol. 1 and Vol.2 DVD’s, Copa Atalantica DVD, Beast of The
East DVD, Grappling Magazine 4 times

Titles:
Copa Atlantica Brown Belt Heavy Weight July 2005
Copa Atlantica Brown Belt Heavy Weight July 2005
Yamasaki/JiuJitsugear Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion, purple belt Open Weight, April 2005
Pan American Jiu Jitsu Championships 2nd place Medium Heavy April 2005
New York State Champion Medium Heavy and Absolute 2005
New York State Champion Medium Heavy September 2004
North American Freestyle Sambo Champion September 2004
Copa Atlantica Purple Belt Heavy Weight Champion, 7/18/04
Grapplers Quest VA Advanced Heavy Weight Champion 7/17/04
Grapple Mania 2 Advanced 180-190 Champion
1st Place Gracie Worlds/Arnolds Purple Belt Absolute 3/5/04
3rd Place Gracie Worlds/Arnolds Purple Belt Light Heavy 3/5/04
3rd Place Gracie Worlds/Arnolds No Gi Light Heavy 3/6/04
Copa Alliance Heavyweight Champion and Most Technical Fighter December 2003
NAGA New England Purple/Brown/Black 175-200 3rd November 2003
Copa Atlantica Purple Belt Heavy 2nd November 2003
NAGA New England Purple/Brown/Black over 175 2nd place 9/6/03
NAGA Battle at the Beach Blue Belt Heavyweight Champion 8/2/03
NAGA Heavyweight Blue Belt 2nd place 3/18/03
NAGA Heavyweight Blue Belt 3rd place 12/2/02




JACK MARSHALL
2nd place Copa Alliance white belt Absolute Mar. 2002
3rd place NAGA World Championships blue belt Masters Sept. 2003
Pan American Championships semi-finalist blue belt Masters Apr. 2004
2nd place New York State Championships blue belt Masters Sept. 2004

ROBERT LOVI-

-Brown Belt ( 2 stripes ) training assistant for the Main Academy under Professor Pedro Sauer. http://wwwpedrosauer.com/pedrosauer/staff/staff.html
-IGJJF Gracie Open Jiu-Jitsu Competitor.
-Co Hosted ( with John Carlquist ) the first ever Network Televised Grappling Tournament ( Ultimate Submission Challenge ) at former Olympic Venue " The E Center " on UPN 24.
-Trained in Brazil with Ronaldo Jacare , Leo Vieira, Comprido, Vitor Shaolin . Felipe Costa, ( Andre Galvao in USA ) .Team Pedro Sauer , Team TT , and Team BRASA !
-Was responsible for bringing World Champion R.Jacare to United States.
-Appeared in Brazilian Black Belt , Grappling Magazine, Tatame.com.br , Arte Suave.
-In the process of opening an Academy in Miami Beach.
-Currently working on T.A.C. ( Tactical Arrest and Control ) certification with Professor Sauer to teach , law enforcement , SWAT , Military.
-Sponsors include OUANO , Dogs of War ( for tournament on T.V.) , PITCHFORK , FrankyandMinx.

JARED WEINER-

USA vs Brazil Championship
2003 Brazil vs. US Dual Meet - Representative

Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu Championships
2004 Black Belt - 3rd Place
2002 Brown Belt - 3rd place

American National Jiu-Jitsu Championships
2003 Black Belt - 2nd Place
2002 Brown Belt Champion

Other Tournaments
2005 Yamasaki Black Belt Open - 3rd Place
2005 Yamasaki Black Belt Featherweight - Champion
2005 Grapplers Quest Beast of the East II Black Belt Heavy - 3rd Place
2004 Friendship Cup Black Belt Superfight - Champion
2004 Copa Atlantica Black Belt Under 180 Pro Division - 2nd Place
2004 Grapplers Quest No-Gi National Championship Advanced Lightweight
Division - Champion
2004 Grapplers Quest V Lightweight Superfight Division - 3rd Place
2003 Victory at Valley Forge - Superfight Champion
2003 NAGA No-Gi World Championships Lightweight - 3rd Place
2002 Virginia Beach Brown Belt Superfight Champion
2002 Copa Atlantica Brown Open Weight - 2nd Place
2002 Copa Atlantica Brown Lightweight - 3rd Place
2001 Relson Gracie Nationals Purple Belt Champion
2001 USGA Purple Belt Open Champion
2001 NAGA Battle of the Beach II No-Gi Champion
2001 Kimono Kombat Purple Belt Champion
2000 International Pro Am Purple Belt - 3rd Place
2000 Yamasaki Purple Belt Open Champion

2002 Brown Belt Champion