Kurt thrives on extreme physical exertion, and unwavering dedication to the art form of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, which over the last fifteen years has rightfully earned him the rank of second degree black belt. Led by this example, his students embrace the relentless assault of competitive minds and bodies all too common on the mats of the Ralph Gracie Academy.
After a distinguished career in Jiu-Jitsu competition where he captured coveted gold at both the Pan-American and Gracie United Tournaments, Kurt eagerly devotes his time cross-training for his next MMA challenger in the Gladiator fight promotion where he made his professional debut on March 31, 2007, with a TKO victory. Kurt entered the cage that night to an enthralled audience filled with his family and students at a sold out Kezar Arena in San Francisco, California with a demeanor exhibiting fortitude, and imminent victory. Currently holding an undefeated record of 3-0 as a middleweight contender, Kurt awaits a more superior stage which he can display his true talent.
After a distinguished career in Jiu-Jitsu competition where he captured coveted gold at both the Pan-American and Gracie United Tournaments, Kurt eagerly devotes his time cross-training for his next MMA challenger in the Gladiator fight promotion where he made his professional debut on March 31, 2007, with a TKO victory. Kurt entered the cage that night to an enthralled audience filled with his family and students at a sold out Kezar Arena in San Francisco, California with a demeanor exhibiting fortitude, and imminent victory. Currently holding an undefeated record of 3-0 as a middleweight contender, Kurt awaits a more superior stage which he can display his true talent.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1996 Nationals Blue Belt 1st place North American Heavy Weight Champion
1997 US Open Purple belt 2nd place Heavy Weight
1998 Head instructor at Ralph Gracie SF Academy
1999 US Open Brown Belt 1st place super fight champion
2000 Pan Americans Brown Belt 1st place Masters Champion Heavy Weight
2001 United Gracie Tournament Brown Belt 1st place open class super fight champion
2002 Grapplers Quest No Gi 1st plaice Heavy Weight Masters Champion
2003 Pan American Black Belt 1st place. Heavy Weight Champion
2007 Cage Fight 3/7 Win, 7/7 Win, 12/7 Win
2010 US Open 1st place Masters Black Belt
2011 California State JudoChampionship 2nd Place Brown Belt
2012 Pan Americans Senior3 Black Belt 1st place Heavy Weight Division 3rd Place Absolute
1997 US Open Purple belt 2nd place Heavy Weight
1998 Head instructor at Ralph Gracie SF Academy
1999 US Open Brown Belt 1st place super fight champion
2000 Pan Americans Brown Belt 1st place Masters Champion Heavy Weight
2001 United Gracie Tournament Brown Belt 1st place open class super fight champion
2002 Grapplers Quest No Gi 1st plaice Heavy Weight Masters Champion
2003 Pan American Black Belt 1st place. Heavy Weight Champion
2007 Cage Fight 3/7 Win, 7/7 Win, 12/7 Win
2010 US Open 1st place Masters Black Belt
2011 California State JudoChampionship 2nd Place Brown Belt
2012 Pan Americans Senior3 Black Belt 1st place Heavy Weight Division 3rd Place Absolute
