Schuckman: Gracie’s stamp of approval gives Kerkhoff leg up in starting jiu-jitsu school

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | October 1, 2023
Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman, right, sits with UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie near the downtown square in Palmyra, Mo., to discuss jiu-jitsu and Gracie's world renowned career. | Matt Schuckman photo

PALMYRA, Mo. — Royce Gracie’s engaging personality and genuine love for his students, his family and his craft made for an entertaining 15 minutes sitting on the tailgate of my pickup discussing his mixed martial arts career. If only technology had been as accommodating. Gracie, world renowned for his jiu-jitsu career and a Ultimate Fighting…

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