In September 2009, Garcia opened an academy in Manhattan, New York City. In November 2021, Garcia retired from competition, that same year he became the third person to be inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame as a result of his record-setting four gold medals in his own weight division and his performances in the absolute division.
Garcia opened a school in Manhattan, New York City in September 2009. He stopped competing in November 2021, which led to him being recognized as the third person to be inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame for his outstanding performances in both his own weight class and the absolute division.