Home grown Connection Rio BJJ Walla Walla athlete, competitor, and coach David Marquez demonstrates the highest standards of brazilian jiu jitsu during a grueling test earning the rank of purple belt. During this test David showed a variety of techniques of his skill sets, how to control the range and take down an unwilling striking opponent, a series of self defense situations, positional sparring, and live rolling. Here is a highlight video showcasing some of David's purple belt test. As always, ranks at Connection Rio BJJ are earned and never given.
