Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

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).

Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Founded byCesar Gracie
Primary ownersCesar Gracie
Primary trainersMatheus Andre
Alessandro Ferreira

Andre Freitas
Jake Shields

Richard Perez
Current titleholdersNone.
Past titleholdersNick Diaz - former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion, former WEC Welterweight Champion

Gilbert Melendez - former Strikeforce Lightweight Champion, former WEC Lightweight Champion

Jake Shields - former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion, former Elite XC Welterweight Champion, former Shooto Middleweight Champion
Prominent fightersNick Diaz
Jake Shields
Gilbert Melendez
Nate Diaz
Joe Schilling
Training facilities Pleasant Hill, California
San Francisco, California
Lodi, California

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
  • List of Top Professional MMA Training Camps

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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