This chapter provides a detailed explanation of the Gracie combatives program and its origins. They discuss how the Gracie family was recruited by the U.S. Army Rangers to teach Jiu-Jitsu to soldiers. The program was designed to teach soldiers essential Jiu-Jitsu techniques for survival.
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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