Clark Gracie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Clark Gracie |
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| Born | July 17, 1984 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Residence | San Diego, California, U.S. |
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| Fighting out of | San Diego, California, United States |
| Rank | 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carley Gracie |
Clark Rouson Gracie, born on July 17, 1984, is an American champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is part of the famous Gracie family, known for creating this martial art. Clark is the grandson of Carlos Gracie, who helped start Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. His father, Carley Gracie, brought Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to the United States.
Clark Gracie is a very skilled competitor. In 2013, he won the Pan American black belt championship. He won his final match using a special move called the "omoplata." Some people even call it the "clarkoplata" because he's so good at it! He received an award for this amazing move. Clark is one of the most active members of the Gracie family who still competes today. In 2017, he also became a World Master black belt champion.
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Clark's Journey in Jiu-Jitsu
Early Life and Training
Clark started learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu when he was ten years old. He trained at his father's school in San Francisco, California. Back then, there were no special classes for kids. So, Clark trained with the adults!
When he was 15, Clark moved to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with his father. He lived there for a few years, continuing his training. Later, he came back to the United States to finish high school.
Becoming a Black Belt
In 2010, Clark received his black belt in Jiu-Jitsu. His father, Grand Master Carley Gracie, gave him the belt. This happened at an academy in Pacific Beach, San Diego.
Teaching and Traveling
Clark Gracie is an active Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor. He travels the world teaching his skills to others. He also runs Gracie Allegiance Jiu-Jitsu. This team is based in San Diego and La Jolla. The team name came from combining "Clark Gracie Jiu-Jitsu" with "Allegiance Jiu Jitsu." Allegiance Jiu Jitsu is a partner gym in Hastings, New Zealand. It also changed its name to Gracie Allegiance.
Instructor Lineage
Kano Jigoro → Tomita Tsunejiro → Mitsuyo "Count Koma" Maeda → Carlos Gracie, Sr. → Carley Gracie → Clark Gracie
External Links
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- Gracie University
- Budovideos at YouTube
- Gracie dot com
- New Breed Jiu Jitsu
