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Name: Crosley Gracie
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 195lbs
Discipline: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Rank: 3rd Degree Black Belt
Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Professor Crosley Gracie was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, son of Rosley Gracie and grandson of founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Carlos Gracie. He began training in 1988 with uncle Reylson Gracie. In 1992, already training under his uncle Carlson Gracie's supervision, Crosley entered competition for the first time, winning his first ever jiu-jitsu match by triangle choke. In 1999, after competing in several national and international tournaments, Crosley moved to U.S.A. to further improve his fighting and teaching skills by studying wrestling, boxing and muay thai.
In 2003, Professor Crosley was awarded his Black Belt by cousin Ralph Gracie and made his professional debut in MMA 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 a submission win against highly regarded ring veteran, Hayato Mach Sakurai (35-9-2), considered to be one of the best and most exciting fighters in the world at that weight who was never submitted in competition before.
In 2005, Professor Crosley Gracie opened a 7000 sq/ft. facility in Northern California, to pass along to his students all his knowledge and experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and combat sports, aquired in over 22 years of training. More recently, he placed first in the 2010 No gi Jiu-Jitsu Worlds in the Masters division, after a 4 year lay off from competition.
Crosley Gracie Academy continues producing new champions year after year and more importantly, continues to improve people's lifestyles for the best. Such commitment has earned the Academy the Best Of Brentwood Award for the past three years in a row.
Video
- Kids Street Self-Defense Demo October 2011
- Muay Thai Team @ 2010 IKF's Smackdown
- Instructor Ryan's Semifinal Match @ The 2009 Pan Ams
- 6 Year Old Tucker Yeley Jiu-Jitsu Highlight
- Crosley Gracie Working With George Tsutsui
Programs
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