Carlos Gracie Jr.

Master Carlos Gracie Jr. 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 thousands of individuals across the five continents to experience the 'Gentle Art' as students, instructors, or competitors.

As an instructor for more than 30 years, Master Gracie has produced more well known instructors and athletes. Master Gracie divides his time between the United States and Brazil and, despite his enormous responsibilities, still finds time to teach classes every day either at GB America or the GB main school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Rodrigo Clark

Rodrigo Clark began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 1992, at the age of 16, under masters Jose Henrique Leao Teixeira and Helio Soneca Moreira, at the Gavea Jiu-Jitsu Academy. A couple of years later, Rodrigo joined the Gracie Barra School where he had the chance to learn from the legendary Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and train among the best Jiu-Jitsu fighters in the world.

Since he decided to start teaching in the United States, Rodrigo chose Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as his career, totally dedicating himself to it. Rodrigo has over 14 years of experience training and competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has left the mats several times as a champion, achieving many national and international titles. Rodrigo Clark is a Black Belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. and an official Gracie Barra representative. Rodrigo is currently living in Santa Barbara, CA where he is the owner and head coach of Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Academy.