Carlos Gracie Jr

 8th Degree Red and White Belt

Master Carlos Gracie Jr., born on January 17, 1956, is a legendary master of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a man ahead of his time. Son of Grand Carlos Gracie Sr., he has used his unique visionary skills to create two of the world’s largest and most important Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Organizations: the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) and Gracie Barra. As founder and current Chairman of both institutions, he has channeled his entrepreneurship to take our sport to the next level, allowing hundreds of thousands of individuals across the five continents to experience the ‘Gentle Art’ as students, instructors, or competitors. Beyond his leadership roles, Carlos maintains a disciplined lifestyle, following the Gracie Diet and passionately pursuing his goal of “Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone.”