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Carlson Gracie Team
Carlson Gracie Team / Carlson Gracie International
Legacy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team and academy network tracing back to Carlson Gracie.
Core Identity
Organization NameCarlson Gracie Team / Carlson Gracie International
Common NameCarlson Gracie Team
Organization TypeLegacy academy affiliation and lineage-based team network
FoundedMid-20th century (international expansion in the 1990s)
FounderCarlson Gracie
HeadquartersHistorical: Rio de Janeiro, BrazilCurrent: Carlson Gracie Headquarters, 2778 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
Operational StatusActive (lineage-based network)
Primary DisciplineBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi)
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Affiliation Model
Affiliation StructureLineage-driven international network of academies operating under the Carlson Gracie name.
Branding Naming ConventionsAcademies commonly include Carlson Gracie in the gym name and public lineage branding.
Instruction CurriculumTraditionally emphasizes pressure passing, top control, physical conditioning, and competition readiness.
Footprint
Global FootprintInternational presence across Brazil, Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.