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Bad role models
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Sadly, I can attest that my son attended the Gracie academy to prevent being bullied for over 6 years. In the end, he was bullied by 3 of his co classmates at the Gracie Academy in Torrance, CA. When this was bought to the academies attention, namely Rener Gracie and Brian Ortega, they opted to side with the other 3 students and branded my son a liability and a bully, after one of the three students mothers threatened the academy in person. These same three boys bullied my son at his educational school for several months, to the point where my son defended himself against these three aggressors. The school ruled my sons actions self defense and he was not suspended (though there is a no fault policy in place).This triggered the a fore mentioned threatening mothers actions at the academy. The Gracie's, as a result of this, labeled my son a bully and sided with the threatening mother.They did this without talking to the school, the other students involved or myself.
When I tried to defend my son and enlighten Rener regarding the facts of which he neither sought out or was aware of, he was completely jaded and unwilling to listen.Though he did talk a lot about what the mother that came in had told him. Irritated and unwilling to talk further, he then informed me " I have wasted enough time on this already, and I could have made $700 in privates already". Does this sound like a person who truly cares about children?
Having attended for 6 plus years and being a loyal patron, I could not believe what I was hearing. I did not allow Seth to return. I do not wish for him to be instructed by people who lack integrity, real morality or common sense, when that is exactly why they were sought in the first place.
I do not recommend any business establishment that places a premium on their bottom line and steps on top of people to get where they are going. If integrity and honor are what you seek, there are many alternatives to this establishment, which are more professional and truly care about the children that they are instructing. I do not recommend this establishment especial for children. You may find yourself in a similar situation to mine and discover that 6+ years of loyalty counts for nothing. Avoid fake people who will not support you or your children in defending themselves against bullies.
When the real fight began and Seth used what he was taught and stood up for himself, he did the right thing and he did it right...3 against one and ruled self defense by the school principal. When it was the Gracie's turn to back him up, they tapped to a threatening individual without even getting on the mat.
The Gracie's should be completely ashamed of themselves, considering what they say they stand for.
Michael Fiore.
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