July 8th 2009

The world-famous Mr. Royler Gracie did a no-gi Jiu Jitsu workshop at OC Kickboxing & Mixed Martial Arts in Irvine last Wednesday evening. It was an honor and a privilege to have Royler Gracie demonstrate his mastery of the art of Jiu Jitsu and share his knowledge with the OCKMMA students and members for the first time.

Royler, the son of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu co-founder Helio Gracie is a four-time World Jiu Jitsu Champion, three-time ADCC Submission Wrestling World Champion and a 6th degree black belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu. He taught the basic and advanced techniques of Jiu Jitsu too the eager group of Jiu Jitsu practitioners at OCKMMA. Also in attendance was Cleber Luciano, a third degree Black Belt under Royler Gracie and a former World Champion. Cleber is the Head Jiu Jitsu Black Belt for OCKMMA. OCKMMA is part of the Cleber Jiu Jitsu and Gracie Humaita teams.