Professor Eddie Redzovic

Certifications

4TH DEGREE BLACK BELT

OWNER/HEAD INSTRUCTOR

Biography

Prof. Eddie Redzovic is a 4th-degree blackbelt sanctioned under the Legendary Gracie Family and was also the first American representative for Carlos Gracie Jr. in the United States. He started his training back in the late 90’s and his passion for Gracie Jiu-Jitsu led him to travel between Chicago, Cali, and Brazil where he would train at the Gracie Academy in California and Gracie Barra Headquarters in Brazil. He first received his Blue belt from Royce Gracie and later on received his, Purple, Brown, and Black Belt from Carlos Gracie Jr. in 2005.

Prof. Eddie Redzovic established the first Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center in Chicago sanctioned by Royce and Rorion Gracie
and later went on to become the first American representative for Carlos Gracie Jr. (Gracie Barra).

After some time with his beloved family, there was the birth of the legendary Redzovic Jiu-Jitsu Academy on Chicago’s north side in 2001. Their hard work and dedication helped cultivate and contribute to the growth of the jiujitsu community. Over the years, they have brought over many renowned Jiu-Jitsu practitioners including many of the Legendary Gracie’s to share their knowledge and experience.