This is the official Clark Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Team page and was made for the students, fans, supporters, friends and family of the Clark Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Team. We make part of the BJJ Revolution Team family, which is currently 4x US National champions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the confederation, back to back to BACK. Four years in a row! 2005, 2006, 2007 and2008.

Congratulations to all the students on a great year, again. Looking forward to a strong 2009!

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Training Locations:

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                    Pacific Beach Boxing

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For private classes and personal training, call (619) 261-3944

for information email clarkgracie@hotmail.com

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Come and try a free class with the only member of the Gracie family teaching Jiu-Jitsu in San Diego. You will find a clean, friendly and respectful enviornment. How much do you value your own self-defense and sense of security?

Clark Gracie Biography:

Clark Gracie was born in California into the “World renowned Gracie Family” Currently a Brown Belt, Clark has lived both in the San Francisco bay area and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and trained under his father, Carley Gracie (8th degree Red-and-Black Belt and Professional National Champion from 1969-1972). Clark's is the grandson of Carlos Gracie, creator of the art known today as “Gracie or Brazillian Jiu Jitsu.”

From childhood, Clark was exposed to many relatives -- his father, uncles, and cousins -- from whom he received much inspiration, encouragement, and jiu-jitsu training, which gave Clark the desire to be the Champion he is today. Clark's recent competition record includes:     

• 1st Place Champion in the San Diego Open in 2005
• 1st Place American Nationals 2005
• Pan American Medalist in April 2006
• 1st Place American Nationals 2006
• 1st Place Arizona State Grappling Challenge (October 14, 2006)
• 1st Place California Classic International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Grappling Tournament (November 4th, 2006)
• 1st Place Fabio Santos Open 2007
• 2nd Place American Nationals 2007
• 2nd Place No Gi Worlds 2007..

In the Gracie tradition, Clark is very passionate about teaching his students to become Champions. Clark is a true believer that Jiu Jitsu is #1. His intentions are to pass the Knowledge and Respect of Jiu Jitsu on to all . . . and to pass on the Confidence to be Calm in a Situation. In Clark's words:

What you will learn:

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Nearly nine decades of the Gracie challenge have honed a fighting art that is unmatched when it comes to real-world fight situations. Time and time again, the superiority of the Gracie style has been proven in real fights and in minimum-rule fight events throughout the world.

Gracie techniques are based on leverage, torque, balance and momentum. When performed correctly, Gracie techniques can allow you to overcome much bigger and stronger opponents. They make up a self-defense system that has been proven to work for everyone in real life attacks.

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Training Includes:

• Intense Cardio
  
• Jiu-Jitsu Oriented Drills
• Muay Thai
  
• MMA/Vale Tudo
• Jiu-Jitsu Competition Training
• Self-Defense For Men, Women and Children
  
• Escapes and Defenses
• Stand-Up Fighting
• Kicking Techniques
• Take Downs and Throws
• Ground Fighting
• Chokes and Submission Holds
• Weapons Defense
• Fitness, Conditioning, and Flexibility
  

History of Jiu-Jitsu:

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The Gracie style was created in Brazil in the early part of this century by Brazilian jiu-jitsu pioneer Carlos Gracie, who studied traditional Japanese jiu-jitsu as a teenager under the great Japanese champion, Mitsuyo Maeda (known in Brazil as Conde Koma -- the "Count of Combat").

Carlos Gracie, who was interested in street self-defense, quickly modified the classical techniques he learned from Count Koma to meet the demands of real, "no rules" fighting in the streets of Brazil. The young Carlos Gracie then tested and refined his system through constant matches, open to all comers, constantly working to make it more effective. At one point, he even advertised in newspapers and on street corners for new opponents upon whom to practice and further refine his art. He fought anyone and everyone who was willing, regardless of size, weight or fighting style. Even though he was a mere 135 pounds, his style was so effective that Carlos Gracie was never defeated and became a legend in Brazil.

This tradition of open challenge is a part of the heritage of the Gracie style of jiu-jitsu. Carlos Gracie taught his style of jiu-jitsu to his four younger brothers (Oswaldo, Gastão, Jorge and Helio) and to his older sons (including Carlson and Carley), and they in turn taught their brothers, sons, nephews and cousins. After Carlos retired from the ring, he managed the fight careers of his brothers and sons, continuing to challenge fighters of all styles throughout the world. This tradition of open challenge has been continued by his sons, grandsons, brothers, nephews, and students, who have consistently demonstrated the superiority of the Gracie style in real fights and minimum-rule matches in rings throughout the world.

Carlos Gracie had 21 children and his youngest brother Helio had 7 sons, creating a virtual dynasty of Gracie fighters and instructors who dominate the world of "no rules" fight contests today. In these events, Gracie representatives have consistently demonstrated, in open competition against title holders from other martial arts styles, that the Gracie style of jiu-jitsu is the most effective fighting art in the world today. No small wonder that the Gracie style of jiu-jitsu is the "hottest" item in martial arts today.

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