Organization
Carlson Gracie Team
Overview
Carlson Gracie Team is a legacy BJJ network tied to Carlson Gracie, historically associated with pressure-heavy, competition-driven jiu-jitsu and early MMA influence.
Affiliation
Core Identity
Organization name Carlson Gracie Team / Carlson Gracie International
Common name Carlson Gracie Team
Organization type Legacy academy affiliation and lineage-based team network
Founded Mid-20th century (international expansion in the 1990s)
Founder
- Carlson Gracie
Headquarters (historical) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Headquarters (current) Carlson Gracie Headquarters, 2778 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
Operational status Active (lineage-based network)
Primary discipline Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi)
Affiliation Model
Affiliation structure Lineage-driven international network of academies operating under the Carlson Gracie name.
Branding / naming conventions Academies commonly include Carlson Gracie in the gym name and public lineage branding.
Instruction / curriculum Traditionally emphasizes pressure passing, top control, physical conditioning, and competition readiness.
Affiliated Gyms
Footprint
Global footprint International presence across Brazil, Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.