Ricardo Murgel is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts instructor from Porto Alegre, Brazil. He holds the rank of Master and a Black Belt level of 7th Degree under Grandmaster Flavio Behring. He is also the founder of the Union World Organization. He has trained numerous champions of various competitions including the World Cup of Jiu-Jitsu, Abu Dhabi - ADCC and numerous Mixed Martial Arts events. He also the instructor for UFC veteran and 7x King of Pancrase Nathan Marquardt. Ricardo Murgel has been training in the martial arts for over 50 years. He currently resides in Alpharetta, GA (USA) and is the head BJJ and MMA Instructor at KnuckleUp Fitness.

Titles and Awards

• 8th Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Grandmaster Flavio Behring and the CBJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Confederation) since October 2003
• 8th Degree Black Belt/Deputy Commissioner Pancrase Martial Arts
• 5th Degree Shin Shin Jiu-Jitsu
• 1st Degree Black Belt Judo

Ricardo Murgel has also received awards and recognition for his work with National and International Law Enforcement Agencies.

Below are some photos from a seminar and belt promotion that Master Murgel recently conducted.