# Carlson Gracie Junior ("Carlsinho")

> Black Belt

## Overview

**Name:** Carlson Gracie Junior

**Nickname:** Carlsinho

**Belt Rank:** Black Belt

**Date of Birth:** July 27, 1969 (age 57)


## Bio

The only male offspring of Carlson Gracie Sr. and grandson of Carlos Gracie Sr., Carlson Gracie Junior began training at age three and earned his black belt in 1991 under the Equipe Carlson Gracie banner, though he was never regarded as a top-tier competitor of his generation. He debuted in no-holds-barred competition against John Lewis in 1995, a bout that ended in a draw and stirred controversy as Lewis had been prepared by André Pederneiras, a former student of Carlson Sr. Relocating to Chicago in 1996, Carlsinho established his own academy and eventually brought his father to co-lead the school, assuming full leadership after the master’s passing in 2006.
## Specialties

- Lasso Guard, Pressure Guard Passing
## Lineage

- Carlson Gracie (Red Belt)

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**Last Updated:** September 24, 2026

**Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/people/carlson-gracie-junior)