Marc Sharma – Founder of Nation Athletic

"Hi! my name is Marc, I'm the founder and CEO of Nation Athletic, a premier BJJ brand specializing in high-quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu apparel and gear.

My journey into martial arts is marked by many challenges, and I wanted to create a brand that reflects this. Overcoming an autoimmune disease that left me with a hip replacement and spinal fusion at 30, significant physical challenges are a part of my BJJ journey.

Unfortunately this put an end to my Muay Thai training. At this point I was introduced to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by a friend and soon realised that despite my physical limitations there was still a path forward for me on the mats. That's why I wanted the resilience and determination found in so many of the practitioners I meet on the mats to be ingrained into Nation Athletic.

During the pandemic, after being laid off from my job, I invested my unemployment money into creating Nation Athletic. Dedicating long hours to establish the company's foundation, grinding out a new corporate job by day and building the brand by night. In the beginning, I saved my daily lunch money to fund the business, as I was determined to build a brand that delivered high-quality BJJ gear to practitioners worldwide.

My vision for Nation Athletic extends beyond apparel; I aim to build a community o unify people through the shared pursuit of a healthy mind and body, reflecting the core values of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu."

Under his leadership, Nation Athletic has become synonymous with quality, innovation, and a deep-rooted passion for the sport. Reecently receiving his black Belt at the age of 44 Marc has been raining for nearly 11 years and this is only just the beginning.

To connect with Marc Sharma, visit his personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msharmany/