Iron Sights #180 After Dark - Rener Gracie: Survival Tactics, SafeWrap & Training For Law Enforcement
Aug 22, 2025
Rener Gracie, a renowned figure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and law enforcement training, dives into his innovative Gracie Survival Tactics and the SafeWrap system. He discusses the evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and its integration into police training, emphasizing the need for humane restraint techniques. Rener highlights the challenges faced in implementing these tactics and the importance of collaboration in law enforcement to ensure safety. His insights on navigating controversies surrounding restraint methods spark a vital conversation about modern training practices.
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Gracie Family Origin Story
- Rener Gracie grew up inside the family that co-founded Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and watched its rise from childhood.
- He shifted from fighting to teaching and systemizing jiu-jitsu for global dissemination via schools and curricula.
Teach Jiu-Jitsu By Demographic Need
- Rener emphasizes creating demographic-specific jiu-jitsu programs instead of one-size-fits-all instruction.
- He distilled broad principles into targeted curricula for women, children, medical staff, and law enforcement.
Early Pushback Against Online Teaching
- Rener faced family criticism when launching GracieUniversity because online detail would reduce in-person demand.
- COVID later proved online instruction effective and the early critics launched their own platforms.