Head Instructor: Mark “Mack the Knife” Daley

In his 30+ years of martial arts excellence, Mark Daley has focused his training on the most practical and effective forms of self-defense and martial arts. Mr. Daley currently holds black belt

Mack receiving his 3rd Degree from Carlson Gracie Jr.

rank in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (under Carlson Gracie), Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Hapkido, and Tae Kwon Do.  He is also trusted instructor to the FBI, Secret Service, and Chicago Police.

While Mr. Daley utilizes knowledge and techniques from his vast expertise in martial arts, his passion is to carry on the teachings of his instructor, the late Carlson Gracie, Sr., who is widely considered the greatest mixed martial arts fighter and teacher who ever lived.
Martial Arts Experience::

• Hapkido – Black Belt, 5th Degree
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – Black Belt, 3rd Degree under Carlson Gracie
• Japanese Jiu Jitsu – Black Belt, 1st Degree
• Tae Kwon Do – Black Belt, 1st Degree

Certifications:

• Instructor Under Carlson Gracie in Brazillian Jiujitsu
• Chief Instructor in Carlson Gracie Rua Defesa (Street Defense)
• Instructor in Guazabara Knife Fighting System
• Instructor Carlson Gracie Childrens Jiujitsu Program

Notable Achievements:

• Corner Man for Stephan Bonnar at UFC 62
• Inducted into the 2005 Budo International Hall of Fame as Hapkido Master of the year