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| Crosley Gracie was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
son of Rosley Gracie and grandson of the founder of
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Carlos Gracie. He started training at
the age of 9 years old with uncle Grand Master Reylson
Gracie in 1988. In 1992, he went on to train at uncle's
Carlson Gracie Academy competing in an internal
tournament held the same year winning his first
Jiu-Jitsu match. |
In 1999, after 7 years competing and winning many
jiu-jitsu tournaments in Brazil, Crosley moved to the US
to teach the gentle art in the USA, more specifically in
San Francisco, California.
In 2003, Crosley was awarded his black belt from cousin
Ralph Gracie and made his debut in MMA (Mixed Martial
Arts), defeating the very experienced, Welterweight
Pancrase Champion,
Kiuma Kunioku (29-13-7) from Japan,
by unanimous decision at the
Pancrase 10th Anniversary
Event in Tokyo, Japan.
In his second appearance in Mixed Martial Arts
competition, at
Pride Bushido 5, also in Japan, Crosley
went 2-0 with an impressive submission win against
highly regarded ring veteran,
Hayato Mach" Sakurai
(30-7-2), considered to be one of the best and most
exciting fighters in the world, who was never submitted
in competition before.
Here is an article about the beginning of Crosley's
career as a professional fighter.
Since arriving in America, Crosley has been studying
Wrestling, Boxing, Muay Thai and conditioning to further
improve his fighting and teaching skills. He's been
teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 8 years and has
created many local and national champions. Crosley is a
dedicated and innovative martial art instructor who
strives to help his students increase their self esteem
and show them the key elements to have an overall
healthy lifestyle and an excellent quality of life.
We have recently moved to a bigger location and are now
offering a variety of classes to best fit your personal
needs, including group and private lessons in Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai for men, women, teenagers and
children. (Check class description )
From competitive athletes, fitness improvement,
enjoyment or simply self-defense, you will find more
than what you're looking for. Anyone despite age,
experience and level of fitness is welcome to come and
learn directly from a member of the Gracie Family the
techniques that have revolutionized the world of Martial
Arts.
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Name: Crosley Gracie
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 195lbs
Discipline: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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