Professor Eddie Kone has proven himself to be as accomplished a teacher. 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 celebrities. Eddie teaches full time at the Academy Headquarters that includes group classes, private classes as well as international seminars.

During Professor Eddie Kone's 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.