Geo Martinez - Top-Notch No-Gi BJJ Black Belt

Born in 1987, in California, Geo Martinez is a top-notch black belt in Jiu-Jitsu. His brother, Richie Martinez, gave him the nickname ‘’Freakazoid" during B-boying dance competitions. Geo got his nickname due to his great interest in cartoon shows sharing the same name.  He is also categorized among the top American BJJ fighters who defeated the top grapplers, including Fabbio Passos and Jeff Glover.

Geo Martinez started his career as a breakdancer. His teenage life revolves around breakdancing. Geo Martinez started his BJJ training at the age of 24.

Geovanny, also known as  Geo, and his brother Richie had a dance group called “The Freak Show.” 

In 2011, Geo also gave breakdancing lessons to Ryan Ford’s son at the 10th Planet school in California. Due to his breakdance coaching, he was offered free jiu-jitsu training at the gym. He accepted the offer and began training under Sean Bollinger’s supervision. After learning various skills, Geo participated in various local competitions and improved his inbuilt dancing skills.

During his breakdancing period, Geo Martinez possessed exceptional capabilities, including flexibility and strength. These attributes associated Geo with achieving the highest rank in the West Coast No-Gi BJJ competition. Geo Martinez believed that his breakdancing assisted him in transitioning to martial arts and eventually achieving his goal of becoming a black belt. He said,

In just two years of Jiu-Jitsu training, Geo earned his purple belt and began training under Master Eddie Bravo. He was already learning No-Gi BJJ at a rapid pace, but his learning went into overdrive under Bravo’s guidance.

Geo Martinez developed a deeper interest in Jiu-Jitsu,  earning his purple belt within just two  years. Although he possessed a vast knowledge regarding BJJ after training with  Eddie Bravo, his continued learning helped him to reach the apex of his BJJ career. Eddie taught him various 10th Planet BJJ methods. Martinez also formulated some of his techniques and implemented them in numerous competitions.In January 2014, Geo earned his brown and black belts under Eddie Bravo. Geo worked hard for three years to become a black belt.

Geo Martinez always gave positive remarks about training with his brother. Once, in an interview, he said,

Geo Martine is interested in transitioning to MMA.  When he was asked about this desire, he said,

On a WNO podcast, Martinez praised Musumeci for his Jiu-Jitsu skills. He said,

Ultimately, both fighters realized that they have a contradictory personality. He said,

Geo Martinez's career displays an extensive list of victories in numerous tournaments, including the Quintet II Championship, ADCC US Trials, Gracie Nationals, and Eddie Bravo Invitational Championships. Geo’s Jiu-Jitsu record showcases a remarkable 66% submission rate, a perfect indication of his phenomenal and finishing-oriented style.

In the 2018 Quintet 2 tournament, Geo Martinez faced Rida Haisam. Undoubtedly, it  was a historic fight. Ultimately, Martinez attempted the guillotine choke and defeated Haisam.

In the 2015 ADCC, Geo Martinez fought against Jeff Glover. Both fighters showcased their exceptional grappling skills. At the end of the match, Martinez was declared the winner based on the points.

In the 2021 WNO Championship, Geo Martinez fought against Cole Abate. Both fighters executed submission techniques. Eventually, Martinez lost the match based on the referee's decision.

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