“I'm not just their dad” - Marcelo Garcia excited to show his kids that he’s actually a jiu-jitsu legend

41-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Marcelo Garcia is ready to make his comeback after signing with the world's largest martial arts organization.

But what he's most excited about is proving to his kids that he's one of the best BJJ fighters in history, like he's always told them he is.

Garcia is coming back after a decade of sitting on the sidelines to resume his epic career, this time in ONE Championship, and the 41-year-old veteran wants to make his children proud.

Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Garcia said he wants to teach his kids some lessons through his BJJ return.

The legend said:

"Yeah, but that's why it's fun. Now they understand what I'm doing. They understand that I'm not just their dad making the dishes, cleaning their stuff, you know what I mean?"

Garcia added:

"And I feel like there's a lot that they can learn watching me compete because win or lose, I feel like they can learn based on how I behave in those circumstances."

Needless to say, the whole world will be watching when Garcia makes his debut in the ONE Championship ring, and that includes his kids.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding Marcelo Garcia's ONE Championship debut.

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Marcelo Garcia draws Japanese legend Masakazu Imanari for his return to jiu-jitsu at ONE 170

Brazilian jiu-jitsu all-time great Marcelo Garcia is ready to make his debut in the ONE Championship ring, and he's going up against Japanese icon Masakazu Imanari.

Garcia and Imanari lock horns in an openweight submission grappling match at ONE 170: Tawanchai vs. Superbon, which broadcasts live from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand and will broadcast on Asia primetime on Friday, Jan. 24.

Fans in the United States and Canada can find out more about how to watch on ONE Championship's official website.