Cesar Gracie Academy
Est.1992
Founded byCesar Gracie
Primary ownersCesar Gracie
Primary trainersDavid Terrell
Ismael Mota
Jake Shields
Nate Diaz
Nick Diaz
Richard Perez
Prominent fightersDavid Terrell
Gilbert Melendez
Jake Shields
Joe Schilling
Nate Diaz
Nick Diaz
Training facilitiesBrentwood, California, U.S.
Pleasant Hill, California, U.S.
WebsiteOfficial website

Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym based in Pleasant Hill, California. The gym features professional fighters who have competed in many major promotions, such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), PRIDE Fighting Championships, DREAM, and Strikeforce.

History

The academy was opened by Cesar Gracie. It rose to prominence in the late 2000s based on the success of a close-knit group of Gracie students known as the "Skrap Pack": Jake Shields, Gilbert Melendez, and brothers Nick and Nate Diaz. All fought primarily in the Strikeforce promotion at that time and were some of its most popular stars.

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.[1]

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.[2]

Notable fighters

See also

References

  1. ↑ "2010 World MMA Awards Live Stream and Discussion". BloodyElbow.com. 2010-12-01. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
  2. ↑ "Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz's camp: The check's in the mail". Steve Marrocco at MMAJunkie.com. 2010-06-23. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
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