Gracie

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is the original martial art developed by the Gracie family of Brazil, rooted in the teachings of Carlos and Hélio Gracie in the early 20th century. Schools listed under the Gracie affiliation carry direct Gracie family lineage, most often associated with the Gracie Academy in Torrance, California — led by Ryron and Rener Gracie, grandsons of Grand Master Hélio Gracie. These academies emphasize the practical self-defense origins of the art alongside modern sport application, maintaining a direct connection to core Gracie Jiu-Jitsu methodology.