Brazilian-American martial artist and entrepreneur
Rener Gracie
Born
(1983-11-10) November 10, 1983 (age 40)
Torrance, California, U.S.
Nationality
Brazilian and American[1]
Occupation(s)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, entrepreneur
Spouse
Eve Torres
(m. 2014)
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
Medal record
Representing Brazil
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Pan-American Championship
2003 California, USA
−94.3 kg
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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RenerGracie (born 10 November 1983) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt instructor, coach, and inventor. One of the most recognisable figures in...
father enlisted him at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Torrance, California. Ortega started training under head coach RenerGracie who saw great potential...
In December 2022, Garcia began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under RenerGracie. https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/765995 DAZN tale of the tape prior to...
on March 3, 2024. Gracie has engaged in multiple disputes with other martial artists including his nephews RenerGracie, Ryron Gracie, and Eddie Bravo...
mmafighting.com. Retrieved October 13, 2014. GracieBreakdown (2016-06-01), RenerGracie vs Korean Zombie (Gracie University Narrated Sparring), archived from...
Jitsu practitioners RenerGracie and Ryron Gracie out of Gracie University HQ in Los Angeles. In 2015 Hagman opened the first Gracie University certified...
Henry Akins from 2011 to 2014 and went on to train with Ryron Gracie and RenerGracie of Gracie Academy, as well as B.J. Penn of Art of Jiu-Jitsu. In wrestling...
"Combatives" Blue Belt from the Gracie Academy, where her The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power co-star Eve Torres (wife of RenerGracie, a chief instructor at...
live discussion with RenerGracie on April 14, 2023, which would be centred around a Brazilian jiu-jitsu injury lawsuit that Gracie gave expert witness...
alongside his friend and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach RenerGracie in several episodes of the YouTube series Gracie Breakdown. He has also worked with Nerdist Industries...
opponent & weight class at UFC on FOX 18". mmafighting.com. 2016-01-22. "RenerGracie explains why Sage Northcutt's tap wasn't so hasty". punfitarena.com....
Jeff Newton in the opening round before losing to RenerGracie in the quarter-final. The match with Gracie drew attention due to a controversial finish, where...
Eve Torres Gracie (born Eve Marie Torres on August 21, 1984) is an American actress, dancer, model, martial arts instructor, and retired professional wrestler...
in the Southern California Pro-Am Invitational 2003, where he lost to RenerGracie in the opening round. Stevenson signed on to play Fight Coach "Joe Daddy"...
Jason Barry, Russell Wong, Roddy Piper, Don Frye, Malaipet, RenerGracie, Rorion Gracie Locked Down (2010) - Vinnie Jones, Tony Schiena, Bai Ling, Kevin...
awarded his blue belt from the legendary Royce Gracie, his purple belt by Rener, Ryron and Rorion Gracie, and was awarded his brown and black belt by Marc...
black belt in the art. He trains under UFC co-founder Rorion Gracie and his sons Ryron and Rener at their school in Torrance, California. NanoRoux. "Biohazard:...
degree black belt in Karate Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rener and Ryron Gracie Years active 2017–present Mixed martial arts record Total 16 Wins...
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