This chapter discusses the creation and development of the online Gracie University, highlighting the skepticism surrounding learning martial arts online. They explore the motivation behind starting the online university and preserving the Gracie family's knowledge. They also discuss the impact of Gracie breakdown videos on driving people to learn Jiu Jitsu and the irony of now teaching Jiu Jitsu online after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rener Gracie is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt instructor, coach and entrepreneur.
One of the most recognizable figures in modern Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is a well-known and popular coach who has helped develop some top UFC competitors and has also trained celebrities.
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-defense and his advocacy calling for a nationwide police reform.
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