Carlson Gracie Chicago

This profile was edited with Thomas' myspace editor™ V2.5"Arguably the best fighter ever produced by the Gracie clan," -Mens's Fintess Mag.----------Translated from Japanese, Jiujitsu means "the soft way." Chokes and joint locks are primarily used to get your opponent to give up. Jiujitsu emphasizes seizing your opponent and taking the confrontation to the ground. Over 90% of street fights finish on the ground, hence ground-fighting skills are extremely important for self-defense. Taking an attacker to the ground eliminates around 80% or their arsenal, leaving you in a perfect position to finish the fight. Carlson Gracie jiujitsu gives you the finishing tools.----------Jiujitsu came to Brazil in 1915 when a Japanese master taught it to the son of a Brazilain politician, Carlos Gracie. Gracie learned that one could control an opponent, of any size, from all positions with the right knowledge of body mechanics and a certain degree of suppleness. Gracie started employing these techniques in local "anything goes" prize fights. When Gracie had children, each was taught Jiujitsu. The eldest son, Carlson Gracie, was taught Jiujitsu as soon as he could crawl. At the age of 17, Carlson entered in his first fight. He won on that day, beginning a career-long undefeated streak. Carlson started his own school of Jiujitsu in Rio de Janerio. Carlson's school became know for producing some of the world's greatest champions.-----------On 2/1/2006 Master Carlson Gracie passed away. Although he is greatly missed his academy lives on.Carlson Gracie Academy, 1235 N. LaSalle, Chicago, Il 60611. 312-255-0537