Mixed martial arts legend and former UFC champ Royce Gracie will be coming to Magnolia to give seminars on his family's style of Jiu-jitsu later this month.
Owners Scott and Carina Caldwell of Magnolia Brazilian Jiu-jitsu will be hosting Gracie from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at their gym located at 32706 Wright Road, Magnolia. Gracie will give a seminar for kids from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., which will cost $45, and a seminar for adults from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for $85. The event is open to all.
Gracie, a native of Brazil, was trained in Jiu-jitsu by his father. His fighting career boasts a number of accomplishments, including being a three-time UFC champ and being the first fighter ever named to the UFC hall of fame, according to his website.
"Today Royce is privileged to spread the techniques perfected by his father all over the world," his website states. "He currently oversees more than 55 US and international Royce Gracie Jiu-jitsu Networks. The techniques of Gracie Jiu-jitsu have become mainstream in most martial arts dojos."
