Founded by Cesar Gracie Current titleholders None. | Primary owners Cesar Gracie | |
Primary trainers Matheus AndreAlessandro FerreiraNate DiazAndre FreitasJake ShieldsNick DiazRichard Perez Past titleholders Nick Diaz - former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion, former WEC Welterweight ChampionGilbert Melendez - Strikeforce Lightweight Champion, former WEC Lightweight ChampionJake Shields - former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion, former Elite XC Welterweight Champion, former Shooto Middleweight Champion Prominent fighters Nick DiazJake ShieldsGilbert MelendezNate DiazJoe Schilling | ||
Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a mixed martial arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training facility located in Pleasant Hill, California and is home to numerous highly ranked mixed martial artists who compete in organizations such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
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History
The academy was opened by Cesar Gracie.
Prior to Jake Shields' UFC signing in 2010, Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu housed champions in three of five weight classes in the Strikeforce promotion. This success helped Cesar Gracie secure a position among the nominees for "Coach of the Year" at the Fighters Only 2010 World MMA Awards.
On April 17, 2010, members of the Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu camp were involved in a brawl following the main event at Strikeforce: Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee. The incident began as Jason Miller, a former opponent of Jake Shields, interrupted Shields' post-fight interview following his decision victory over Dan Henderson. Shields, Nick Diaz, Nate Diaz, and Gilbert Melendez scuffled with Miller after he asked Shields for a rematch. In response to the brawl, the Tennessee Athletic Commission recommended a range of fines and suspensions for the fighters involved.
Notable fighters
Ismael Mota 3rd degree Black belt under Cesar Gracie. World Champion, winner of Grapplers Quest.