Rener Gracie | |||||||||||||||
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| Born | November 10, 1983 Torrance, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Brazilian and American[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, entrepreneur | ||||||||||||||
| Spouse | |||||||||||||||
| Children | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| Relatives | Rorion Gracie (father) Hélio Gracie (grandfather) | ||||||||||||||
| Martial arts career | |||||||||||||||
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | ||||||||||||||
| Teacher(s) | Rorion Gracie | ||||||||||||||
| Rank | 5th deg. BJJ black belt[a] | ||||||||||||||
| Notable school(s) | Gracie University Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy | ||||||||||||||
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Rener Gracie (born 10 November 1983) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt[a] instructor, coach, and inventor.
One of the most recognisable figures in modern Brazilian jiu-jitsu,[2][3][4] Gracie is a well-known and popular coach[5][6][7] who has helped develop some top UFC competitors, such as Ronda Rousey, Brian Ortega, Brendan Schaub, Javier Vazquez and Lyoto Machida as well as WWE wrestler CM Punk and pro boxer Ryan Garcia. Additionally, he has also trained celebrities including Vince Vaughn and Travis Barker.
As co-owner and head instructor at the Gracie University of jiu-jitsu headquartered in Torrance, California Gracie is known for his initiatives training Police officers in jiu-jitsu based self-defence and his advocacy calling for a nationwide police reform. His Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) curriculum is the first to be recognized in California as approved for law enforcement.
An inventor and entrepreneur, Gracie founded Quikflip, a garment converting into a backpack, which was featured on ABC's Shark Tank and named as one of Time Magazine 2019 best inventions.
- ^ "Rener Gracie – Co-Founder of Gracie University and an American Entrepreneur". Elite Sports. 28 February 2023.
- ^ Canaria, Kitt (16 July 2017). "Rener Gracie: 'It's Possible That You Get A Purple Belt Or More And Go Out In A Fight And Get Beat Up'". Jiu-Jitsu Times.
Rener Gracie is one of the most famous faces of modern Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
- ^ "A list of interesting Rener Gracie Facts". BjjTribes. 2 September 2021.
Rener Gracie is a household name in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- ^ Herzog, Kenny (10 December 2014). "CM Punk Speaks: The Former WWE Champ on Signing With UFC". Rolling Stone.
martial-arts icon Rener Gracie
- ^ Lindsey, Alex (19 October 2022). "Rener Gracie Explains Why He Chose Teaching BJJ Over Competing". Jitsmagazine.com.
Rener Gracie is one of the most popular coaches in the sport
- ^ Mitra, Anurag (18 October 2020). "Rener Gracie introduces the world to "T-city 2.0"". Sportskeeda.
For the uninitiated, Rener Gracie is a very well-known Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach
- ^ "Gracie: CM Punk is interested in MMA and there's 'no limit' to his potential". FOX Sports. 29 January 2014.
Legendary Brazilian jiu-jitsu trainer Rener Gracie tells FOX Sports...
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