Nice little video here by our friends, the Raptors, catching up with Phil Balmant AKA Philzinho, Marcelo Garcia’s 13th black belt. Phil is an OG on the New York jiujitsu scene, and has a fascinating life story. He’s a badass on the mats but one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet.
Raptors MMA Interview: Phil Balmant of Marcelo Garcia Academy
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