Episode 319 - Eddie Kone

Eddie Kone is a retired British special operations police officer and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu professor. We discuss his traumatic early life, finding the martial arts, his journey through the police force, responding to the London bombings, the importance of jui-jitsu in law enforcement and much more.

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Professor Eddie Kone is a retired British police officer, spending time in multiple special operations units throughout his career. He has been teaching Gracie Jiu-Jitsu since 2005 and has a detailed approach to teaching; coming from the direct lineage of Grandmaster Helio Gracie and his sons Eddie has the ability to breakdown any technique making it easy for anyone to learn.

Many of his students have included Police officers, martial artists of various styles, professional athletes and celebrity’s. Eddie teaches full time at the Academy Headquarters that includes group classes, private classes as well as international seminars.

During Professor Eddie kones years of training he has had the privilege to learn directly from Grand master Helio Gracie – Rickson Gracie – Royler Gracie & Royce Gracie and continues to learn alongside them today.

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Royler Gracie.

Eddie’s Website: Click Here

Eddie’s Upcoming Book:

The Mission

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