OC Carlson Gracie Academy is led by Head Instructor Troy Acker, 2nd Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Jr, son of the godfather of MMA and BJJ. Troy has been training BJJ since 1994 and having made several appearances in cage fighting, he is also an accomplished mix martial arts fighter. Troy is well integrated within the Jiu-Jitsu Community and has dedicated his life and time to passing on his knowledge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to his students.