Renzo Gracie Academy 360: An Inside Look at Renzo’s School in New York

There is perhaps no other name more synonymous with mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu than Gracie. The family has refined its art over decades, and went on to help give birth to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

One fighter in the family that attracts anyone and everyone is Renzo Gracie. His personality is like a magnet. And from the scores of students at his academy in New York City, it appears his school may be a martial arts magnet.

Wrestling coach Mario Mercado took us on a guided tour of the school, giving us a 360-degree view of the Renzo Gracie Academy…