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Famous Faces Coming to Clarksville for Exciting Weekend of Training and Martial Arts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Clarksville, TN – November 29, 2023 – Renzo Gracie Clarksville is excited to announce a special weekend of training and martial arts events on December 15 and 16, featuring Master Renzo Gracie and Megadeath front man Dave Mustaine.

An Evening with Master Renzo

Held at Talley Hall Event Center, located at 329H Warfield Boulevard, on December 15, Master Gracie will host “An Evening with Renzo Gracie,” a meet and greet with drinks and tapas followed by a special episode taping of “The After Mat Podcast” hosted with Joe Padula in coordination with Local Clarksville. Renzo Gracie Clarksville is also pleased to announce that Dave Mustaine is now confirmed as a special panel guest alongside Master Renzo for the event. The event is scheduled for 6:00 to 9:00 PM.

Limited tickets available at https://renzogracieclarksville.com/event/12-16-master-renzo-gracie-seminar/

Master Renzo Gracie Seminar

The following day, December 16, Master Gracie will lead a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar open to the public at Renzo Gracie Clarksville located at 327 Warfield Boulevard in Clarksville, Tennessee. Scheduled noon to 2:00 PM, Master Renzo will be joined by Black Belt and previous seminar guest instructor Christian Ulfacker. Tickets are now available for both events at rgclarksville.com/events.

Limited tickets available at https://renzogracieclarksville.com/event/12-15-an-evening-with-master-renzo-gracie/

Master Renzo Gracie is a world-renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and instructor. He is the founder of Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy, one of the most prestigious martial arts schools in the world. Master Gracie has trained some of the most successful MMA fighters of all time, including Georges St-Pierre, Matt Serra, and Chris Weidman.1

Dave Mustaine is the co-founder, lead vocalist, and primary songwriter of the American heavy metal band Megadeth. Mustaine is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has been training for over 20 years in various martial arts. He is a passionate advocate for the sport and has used his platform to promote its benefits.2

“We are thrilled to have Master Renzo Gracie and Dave Mustaine coming to Clarksville for this special weekend of events,” said Renzo Gracie Clarksville program director, James Hoskins. “This is a unique opportunity for martial arts enthusiasts to train with one of the best in the world and to meet one of their favorite rock stars.”

About Renzo Gracie Clarksville and the After Mat Podcast

Renzo Gracie Clarksville is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy was founded in 2011 as Clarksville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy under Professor Brian Marvin. In June of 2012 he turned the classes over to his students and owner/program director Professor James Hoskins. Following a move to their current facility at 327 Warfield Boulevard, in late 2020 boxing was added to the curriculum. In fall 2022 under the lead of head professor Andrew Hansen, the academy expanded offerings adding judo, muay thai, and wrestling. The academy offers classes for ages 3 to adult and all skill levels, from beginners to world-class competitors. Renzo Gracie Clarksville is committed to providing its students with the highest quality martial arts instruction in a supportive and welcoming environment.

The After Mat Podcast, hosted by Renzo Gracie Clarksville (RGC) owner James Hoskins and head professor Andrew Hansen, includes guests from the BJJ community as well as various RGC staff and students. Discussions include a variety of topics related to competition, health, and mental growth through combat sports training.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Reserve your tickets for both events now at https://renzogracieclarksville.com/events/

For more information contact: Lynda LaBelle, Marketing Director, Renzo Gracie Clarksville, llabelle@rgclarksville.


  1. Renzo Gracie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renzo_Gracie ↩︎
  2. Dave Mustaine Is Now A Certified Brown Belt in Jiu-Jitsu https://metalinjection.net/news/dave-mustaine-is-now-a-certified-brown-belt-in-jiu-jitsu ↩︎
About the author

Lynda is the Marketing and Operations Director at Renzo Gracie Clarksville, a position she has held since June 2018. Lynda’s journey with the organization began in 2016 when she first became acquainted with Renzo Gracie Clarksville, then known as Gracie Barra, as a parent. Her deep connection with the organization was solidified when Professor James encouraged her to join the team, leading to a successful and fulfilling career in marketing.

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