Graciela Casillas is a pioneering athlete and martial artist, renowned for her undefeated records in both boxing and kickboxing. She made history as the first athlete, male or female, to hold two world championships simultaneously in martial arts and boxing.
A dedicated advocate for women’s self-defense, Graciela’s expertise extends beyond the ring. She is a certified NRA weapons instructor, a Kali FMA Master, and one of the first women to graduate from the ESI Executive Protection Program. Additionally, she holds a world championship in Filipino Stick Fighting.
Her achievements have earned her induction into the Black Belt Hall of Fame. Graciela has also appeared in the films Full Impact and Fire in The Night. In 1989, she was named “Woman of the Year” by both Black Belt Magazine and Inside Kung Fu Magazine.
Graciela is one of the most sought-after martial arts and tactical trainers globally. She teaches self-defense programs incorporating stick, blade, gun, and empty-hand techniques to civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel worldwide.
In addition to her martial arts career, Graciela is an adjunct professor at Oxnard College and holds two master’s degrees.
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