Clark Gracie

Clark Gracie
Born	Clark Rouson Gracie July 17, 1984 (1984-07-17) (age 27) Solano County, California
Residence	San Diego, California
Nationality	American
Style	Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Teacher(s)	Carley Gracie
Rank	Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Website	http://www.gracielajolla.com/

Clark Gracie (born July 17, 1984) is a Brazilian-American martial artist and the oldest son of Carley Gracie, both prominent members of the Gracie family, a Brazilian martial arts dynasty famous for its mastery of the sport of jiu-jitsu.

Biography

Clark Gracie is a member of the famous Gracie family that is synonymous with the art of Jiu-Jitsu. He is a black belt under his father Master Carley Gracie.^[1] He is also the grandson of Grandmaster Carlos Gracie, the creator of the art known today as Gracie Jiu-Jitsu or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Clark was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and also lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil during his teens. He trained in jiu-jitsu under his father, Carley Gracie (8th degree Red-and-Black Belt and undefeated National Champion from 1969–1972).

From childhood, Clark was exposed to his many relatives -his father, uncles, and cousins- who were masters in the art of Jiu-Jitsu and from whom he received much inspiration, encouragement, and Jiu-Jitsu training, which gave Clark the desire to be the Champion he is today. Clark Gracie currently lives in San Diego, where he teaches Jiu-Jitsu and competes in his sport.

Interesting Fact

• On January 24, 2010 at the "Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup West Coast Qualifiers" in Santa Cruz, California, Clark Gracie competed against and defeated second-cousin Reylan Gracie in the middleweight division final.^[2][3] With the victory Clark would advance to the main event tournament in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• From 1999 to 2000, Clark’s father Carley and Reylan’s father Rorion were involved in a legal dispute for copyright infringement over the use of the name “Gracie Jiu-Jitsu” and the triangle logo used by Rorion’s school in Torrance, California.^[4]

Instructor lineage

Mitsuyo "Count Koma" Maeda → Carlos Gracie, Sr. → Carley Gracie → Clark Gracie

Personal life

Gracie is a resident of the San Diego area, in California. His academy is located in La Jolla, California.^[5] Gracie has two siblings; older sister Tanya and younger brother Ralston.^[6]

References

1. ^ Clark Gracie receives his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt 05/29/2010 from Master Carley Gracie URL accessed on October 16, 2010.
2. ^ Clark Gracie vs. Reylan Gracie Abu Dhabi 2010 West Coast Qualifier Final URL accessed on October 16, 2010.
3. ^ Clark Gracie vs. Reylan Gracie URL accessed on October 16, 2010.
4. ^ CARLEY GRACIE et al. v RORION GRACIE et al. - Docket Numbers 98-15672, 98-16386 United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
5. ^ Clark Gracie URL accessed on June 4, 2009.
6. ^ International Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Federation >> Gracie Family Tree URL accessed on October 15, 2010.

External links

• Carley Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
• Clark Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
• Clark Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
• Gracie Family Tree

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Name	Gracie, Clark
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Date of birth	July 17, 1984
Place of birth	Solano County, California
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