Kyra Gracie

The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saga Continues

If there were any martial arts royal families, I believe that the Gracies would certainly meet that description.

Most of us have probably heard of the countless accomplishments of Helio, Carlos, Carlos Jr., Carlson, Rickson, Renzo, Royce, Ryan, Charles, Royler, Robson, Reyson, Reylson, Rorion, Relson Gracie…. just to name a few.

Yet, there is another Gracie family member not mentioned in the long list, but who has already impressively leavng a mark.

And it’s not another guy. And her name doesn’t begin with a ‘C’ or a ‘R’.

Her name is Kyra Gracie.

She is the 24-year-old daughter of Flavia Gracie, who is the sister of Renzo, Ralph and Charles Gracie.

Kyra is the first female black belt of the Gracie family to compete in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission wrestling.

After starting her studies at the age of 11, she has been leaving her own personal mark on fighting the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu way.

Two years later, at age 13, Kyra Gracie was already both Brazilian and New York State BJJ champion.

Just check out her impressive list of championship titles so far:

3x World BJJ Champion (2004,2006,2008)
5x Pan American BJJ Games Champion (2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007)
5x Brazilian BJJ Champion (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004)
5x New York State BJJ Champion (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
2x ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) Submission Wrestling World Champion (2005, 2007)
1x Asiatic BJJ Champion (2006)

She spends much of her time training at her uncle Renzo’s academy in Manhattan advancing in her fighting and teaching skills.

There is no doubt that we will be hearing a lot more from Kyra Gracie in the future. Possibly Women’s Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)?

Either way,The Gracie Saga Continues.