Felipe Martinez Earns Third-Degree Black Belt | Laredo News

Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 5, 2026 · 1m

Felipe Martinez, co-owner of Mavericks Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, stunned the grappling world by earning his third-degree black belt — a long-overdue honor finally recognized after a decade of independent training. Promoted by Combat Submission Wrestling during a camp in Fullerton, CA, this milestone celebrates his 25-year journey from TAMIU’s judo club to shaping Jiu-Jitsu’s growth in Laredo. Now, at Mavericks, he’s committed to making the mat accessible to all — kids, seniors, beginners — proving that the toughest step is walking through the door, not mastering the guard. Listen in comfort:Get a…