Meet Daniel Gracie Team
Daniel Gracie Founder and Instructor
Daniel Gracie
Daniel Gracie is a respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, MMA coach, and 7th-degree black belt, continuing the Gracie legacy with practical, detail-driven instruction rooted in tradition, effectiveness, and lifelong learning.
Consultant and Instructor
Rodrigo Fujita
Rodrigo Fujita is a third-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt from Brazil, based in Japan for over 10 years, now sharing his skills, competition experience, and technical knowledge in the U.S. as a visiting athlete.
Head Instructor
Jordan Ballantine
Jordan Ballantine is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor passionate about technique, self-defense, and personal growth. Since 2014, he’s trained internationally, teaching humility, confidence, and community in a safe, family-oriented environment.
Instructor
Chris Sawicki
Chris Sawicki is the head of Jiu-Jitsu program at Daniel Gracie Lancaster, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a diverse martial arts background, dedicated to teaching kids and adults in a supportive, family-oriented environment.
Instructor
Vickie Nguyen
Vickie Nguyen is a purple belt under Professor Bruno Carvalho Canto (BRCJJ) with six years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience, known for her pressure-based style and precise paper cutter submissions.
Founder of PowerKick Martial Arts Academy
Yosef Endeshaw
Master Yosef Endeshaw, Ethiopian National Team champion and international instructor, blends Olympic Taekwondo excellence with practical self-defense, guiding students worldwide through disciplined training, confidence-building, and character development.
Instructor
Gavin Morales
Gavin Morales, a proven competitor with wins in both United States Kickboxing Association (USKA) and International Sport Karate Association (ISKA). His classes build strong striking skills, fitness, and confidence while creating a supportive environment for all levels.
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