Head Instructor: Mark “Mack the Knife” Daley

In his 40 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 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.

Mack receiving his 3rd Degree from Carlson Gracie Jr.

Martial Arts Experience::

• Hapkido – Black Belt, 5th Degree
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – Black Belt, 4th 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 Combatives (Street Self 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

Assistant Instructor: Chris Brady

*Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

*Certified Krav Maga

*Instructor for Civilian and Law Enforcement
Chris has been training for 14 years and is a 1st Degree Black Belt under Mark “Mack the Knife” Daley

Assistant Instructor: Miguel Irwin

*Brown Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Mark “Mack the Knife” Daley

Over 10 years training in BJJ, 3 Years under Mark Daley

Kids Jiu Jitsu Instructor: Toby Watson
* Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Toby is our Kids Assistant Instructor and has been training for 3 years and is a Blue Belt under Mark “Mack the Knife” Daley