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Kyra Gracie

Kyra Gracie

Kyra Gracie Guimarães (born May 29, 1985) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioner grappling, former world champion and a member of the Gracie family.

Kyra Gracie
Medal record
Representing
Brazil
[*citation needed*]
Grappling
ADCC
2005Long Beach, CA-60kg
2007Trenton, NJ-60kg
2011Nottingham, UK-60kg
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Biography

She is one of only two Gracie women to achieve a black belt in BJJ and is the first Gracie female to actively compete in the sport.

For several years she lived full-time in the United States, where she is associated with the Renzo Gracie Academy in New York and the Gracie Barra Academy in Lake Forest, California. In 2009, she moved back to her native Brazil, however she still maintains her U.S. green card and must spend at least 6 months of the year living in the United States. [666666]

Gracie won the women's under 60 kg title at the ADCC submission championships in 2005, 2007, and 2011.

[3] [4] [5] She finished first at the IBJJF world championships in 2006, [6] twice in 2008 (lightweight and absolute divisions), [7] and 2010 [8] She also finished second in 2004, [9] 2005, [10] twice in 2009 (light and open divisions), [11] and 2011. [12]

She is also associated with the Gracie Barra Academy and Evolve/Gordo Jiu Jitsu Academy in Rio de Janeiro. Gracie competed in tournament six of Kunoichi, the female version of Sasuke (or Ninja Warrior). [13] She is currently training for her debut in MMA. [14] In addition to BJJ, she also trains in judo and wrestling. [666666]

In 2010, Gracie began competing for the newly formed Gracie Elite Team, a Brazilian jiu jitsu competition team, composed of competitors representing Rilion Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Ralph Gracie, Cesar Gracie, and the late Ryan Gracie’s respective academies. [15]

Since January 2010, she has been training in boxing at the Nobre Arte gym in the Morro do Cantagalo area of Rio de Janeiro under the tutelage of boxing coach Claudio Coelho, to complement her grappling skills. [14]

In 2010, Gracie, along with family members Rillion, Rolles, Roger, Igor, and Gregor began Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Adventure Camp. The purpose of the camp is to provide training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu with access to the local tourism of the various host countries. She is currently training for her debut in MMA. [16] [17]

Personal life

Gracie has 4 younger half-siblings: 3 half-sisters and a half-brother.

Her mother, Flavia Gracie, and her uncles Charles Gracie, Ralph Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Ryan Gracie (now deceased) all practice BJJ. She is the granddaughter of Robson Gracie and the great granddaughter of Carlos Gracie. [18]

Gracie has one child, a baby girl named Ayra, with the Brazilian actor Malvino Salvador. [19] [20]

Kyra and Malvino officially married on 10/12/2019.

The ceremony took place in the paradise of Fernando de Noronha, on the beach and gathered about 180 guests.[32]

Grappling credentials

  • 4x World BJJ Champion

  • 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)

  • 3x ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) Submission Wrestling World Champion (2005, 2007, 2011)

  • 1x Asiatic BJJ Champion (2006)

  • Kyra Gracie on Twitter [21]

  • Kyra Gracie on Instagram [29]

References

[1]
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[2]
Citation Linkintheguard.tvIn The Guard.TV
Kyra Gracie Interview
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[3]
Citation Linkadcombat.com"2005 ADCC results"
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[4]
Citation Linkadcombat.com"2007 ADCC results"
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[5]
Citation Linkadcombat.com"2011 ADCC results"
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[6]
Citation Linkibjjf.org"2006 IBJJF world championship results"
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[7]
Citation Linkibjjf.org"2008 IBJJF world championship results"
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[8]
Citation Linkibjjf.org"2010 IBJJF world championship results"
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[9]
Citation Linkibjjf.org"2004 IBJJF world championship results"
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[10]
Citation Linkibjjf.org"2005 IBJJF world championship results"
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[11]
Citation Linkibjjf.org"2009 IBJJF world championship results"
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[12]
Citation Linkibjjf.org"2011 IBJJF world championship results"
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[13]
Citation Linkyoutube.comKyra Gracie competing on Kunoichi
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[14]
Citation Linkgraciemag.comGracie Magazine >> Kyra Gracie Interview
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[15]
Citation Linkthefightworkspodcast.comGracie Elite Team Debuts at the 2010 BJJ World Championship
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[16]
Citation Linkgraciemag.comEmbark on the Gracie Adventure and learn from the family
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[17]
Citation Linkgracieadventure.comGracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Adventure
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[18]
Citation Linkcharlesgracie.comCharles Gracie Family Tree
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[19]
Citation Linkmmafighting.comKyra Gracie still targets UFC career after pregnancy
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[20]
Citation Linkbloodyelbow.comKyra Gracie hopes to fight for UFC following pregnancy and childbirth
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