Clark Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy

Clark Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy is a martial arts facility located at 1162 Morena Blvd in San Diego, California. Functioning as the Gracie Allegiance Team headquarters, the academy provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for recreational students, competitive grapplers, and public safety personnel. The school is led by champion competitor Clark Gracie alongside a credentialed black belt coaching staff that includes third-degree black belt Professor Rene Karamanites, second-degree black belt Professor Jose Luis Navarro, Professor Adam Smiarowski, Professor Alan Ortañez, and Coach Fausto Sempertegui. Instructional tracks encompass adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, foundational positioning, guard sweeps, submission defense, and structured youth jiu-jitsu classes. The academy also delivers practical ground defense and defensive tactics training tailored for law enforcement officers. Training emphasizes personal discipline, body leverage, mental resilience, and mutual respect on the mats. Prospective practitioners can reach out online to confirm class availability and schedule an academy visit.