Pat Hardy

Pat Hardy, known as 'Hawk,' is an American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and member of the historic 'Dirty Dozen' — the first twelve non-Brazilians to earn a BJJ black belt. He received his black belt from Royce Gracie, the legendary UFC 1 champion. Hardy went on to found TPC Jiu-Jitsu and has dedicated decades to teaching and promoting the art. As a direct student of Royce Gracie, he carries one of the most historically significant lineages in American BJJ history.