Our Story – GracieONE

Building a Legacy of Strength and Community

GracieONE was born from a shared vision between Kyvia Gracie and Clint Bounds:

To create a space where Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is more than technique — it's transformation, belonging, and purpose.

Kyvia Gracie

Gracie Legacy in Texas

A direct descendant of the legendary Gracie family, Kyvia carries in her blood the values and traditions passed down by her grandfather, Carlos Gracie Sr. — The founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, know today worldwide as Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

GracieONE is a place that preserves the roots of Jiu-Jitsu while welcoming new generations, keeping alive a philosophy of discipline, respect, and self-confidence.

Clint Bounds

Growing and Connecting Through Jiu-Jitsu

With a background that combines a love for martial arts and a dedication to community building, Clint Bounds co-founded GracieOne to create a place where students feel both challenged and supported.

Known for his approachability and encouragement, Clint plays a key role in fostering the inclusive, family-like atmosphere that GracieOne students and families cherish. His belief in the transformative power of Jiu-Jitsu is reflected in his work to make GracieOne a place of growth and connection.

The Gracie Family Legacy

Growing and Connecting Through Jiu-Jitsu

It all began in Brazil in the 1920s, when Carlos Gracie Sr. developed Gracie Jiu-Jitsu — a refined version of traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, adapted to be accessible to anyone, regardless of size or strength.

With a focus on leverage, control, and self-defense, the Gracie family turned Jiu-Jitsu into a way of life, built on efficiency, balance, respect, and self-mastery.

Over the past century, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has spread across the world. It became the foundation of countless academies, produced champions of every kind, and—more importantly—changed millions of lives.

Today, that legacy lives on in every class at GracieONE.

Together, Kyvia and Clint created a space where 100 years of tradition meet innovation, where self-defense and personal growth go hand in hand, and where every student becomes part of a family.

More than a school, GracieONE is a living legacy, a strong community, and a way of life.

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