MARK SIVARAJA
BJJ
Mark brings a rich blend of expertise and a diverse professional background to The Academy by Monarchy MMA.
Mark is a former officer in the Malaysian Army, a Taekwondo Black Belt holder certified by the International Taekwondo Federation, and a practicing lawyer. Currently working as a personal bodyguard, he also boasts over 12 years of experience as a personal trainer, focusing on areas such as weight loss, bodybuilding, rehabilitation, powerlifting, and strength and conditioning.
His certifications include:
- Muay Thai Kickboxing for Personal Trainer Level 1 (FITM)
- Muay Thai Kickboxing for Personal Trainer Level 2 (FITM)
- Kettlebell Performance Training (FITM)
- Suspended Functional Training (FITM)
Achievements:
Gold Medal:
- Kuala Lumpur International Open (BJJ Roots) 2020 (GI)
- BJJ Challenge Tournament (Copa Da Malaysia) 2021 (GI)
- Copa Da Malaysia Johor Bahru 2022 (GI)
- Copa Da Malaysia Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2022 (GI)
- National Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Abu Dhabi AJP Tour 2023 – 2024) (NO-GI)
Silver Medal:
- Copa Da Malaysia XII 2019 (NO-GI)
- Copa Da Malaysia Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2022 (NO-GI)
- Southeast Asia Open (BJJ Roots) 2022 (GI & NO-GI)
- Malaysia Jiu-Jitsu International Open (BJJ Roots) 2022 (GI)
- Abu Dhabi AJP Tour International Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2022 – 2023 (GI & NO-GI)
- Grappling World Order 2023 (GI & NO-GI)
- Kuala Lumpur International Open (Copa Da Malaysia) 2023 (GI & NO-GI)
- Abu Dhabi Tour National Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2024 (GI)
- ASJJF Malaysia International Open Scrambleclash Event 2024 (GI)
Bronze Medal:
- Copa Da Malaysia XII 2019 (GI & NO-GI)
- Copa Da Malaysia Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2022 (GI)
- Kuala Lumpur International Open (Copa Da Malaysia) 2023 (NO-GI)
Mark’s impressive background and extensive list of accomplishments make him a valuable mentor, committed to helping others excel in their martial arts journey.