Instructors

Jeff Greekas - Owner/Head Instructor

Jeff Greekas is a certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Brown Belt and instructor under the Gracie Academy in Torrance, California he is also a second degree black belt in Japanese Ju-Jutsu. Jeff has completed a very extensive instructor's program through the Gracie Academy created by members of the Gracie family authorized by Grand Master Helio Gracie. Jeff has learned how to teach Gracie Jiu-Jitsu using specific methods and guidelines so that students may learn the art at a much faster rate. Jeff is extremely passionate about Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie philosophy, and the Gracie teaching methodology. Jeff is very excited to bring Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to Edmonton and help empower as many people as possible. Jeff is eager to help, and is constantly working on ensuring his students have the best learning experience possible. Jeff is very helpful and encouraging and makes sure that all students get his full attention in a friendly, safe, and helpful environment.

The Gracie brothers have not relocated to Edmonton Alberta. However, we do visit them several times per year and they do occasionally come to visit us. Please learn about the Gracie brothers below.

Ryron Gracie

Ryron Gracie is the eldest grandson of Grand Master Helio Gracie, the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. His father is Rorion Gracie, the world's foremost expert in self-defense. Rorion introduced his sons to the art's basic movements as soon as they could walk. As a child, Ryron spent the majority of his time watching his father teach private classes in their garage in Southern California. But, it wasn't until he observed his father and uncles – Royce, Rickson, and Royler – easily winning "no-holds-barred" challenge matches that he began to fully comprehend the effectiveness of his family's art. Like members of the preceding Gracie generations, he was born into this family tradition of testing the art against all comers, and he is always ready.

Rener Gracie

Rener Gracie is the second eldest grandson of Grand Master Helio Gracie, the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. His father is Rorion Gracie, the world's foremost expert in self-defense. In 1993, Rorion created the Ultimate Fighting Championship to determine which fighting system was the most effective in a realistic "no-holds-barred" confrontation. Rorion chose his younger brother, Royce, to represent the art against all comers in order to highlight the superiority of their father's art. His uncle, Royce, won 3 of the first 4 UFC tournaments proving that the leverage based techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu provided the most reliable way to defeat a larger, more athletic opponent.

Ralek Gracie

Ralek Gracie is the third son of Rorion Gracie, the world's foremost expert in self-defense. Rorion introduced his sons to the art's basic movements as soon as they could walk. As a child, Ralek spent the majority of his time watching his father teach private classes in their garage in Southern California. But, it wasn't until he observed his father and uncles – Royce, Rickson, and Royler – easily winning "no-holds-barred" challenge matches that he began to fully comprehend the effectiveness of his family's art.

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