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Relson Gracie Biography

Relson Gracie is one of the most popular and richest Martial Artist who was born on March 28, 1953 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Martial artist, who was the unbeaten Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Champion for 22 year.

In 2000, he and He and Arnold Schwarzenegger co-founded the Arnold-Gracie World Submission Championships in Jiu-Jitsu in 2000. founded the Arnold-Gracie World Submission Championships for Jiu-Jitsu.

In the middle to late 1970s Gracie Jiu-Jitsu continued to grow in popularity, and in 1978, Academia Gracie relocated to Flamengo, an area in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In 1982 Relson and his younger brother Rickson began competing and winning black belt divisions of Jiu Jitsu tournaments in their respective weight classes (83 kg and 77 kg, respectively) and “open weight” divisions as well, often sharing 1st and 2nd place. “Open weight” are divisions in tournaments where any weight can compete.

In 1975, at the age of 22, Relson was approached by Rio’s Secretary of Sport Jose Morais and Manaus Senator Artur Vigilio, a Reyson Gracie Black Belt, who proposed Relson open his own academy. Because of this encouragement, Relson opened his first Jiu Jitsu academy, Ilha Clube Jardim Guanabara (ICJG). During this time Relson taught at both ICJG and Academia Gracie Humaita.

His father is His father is Helio Gracie and his uncle is Carlos Gracie. He was raised with five siblings, Rorion, Royce, Rolls and Rolker. He has five children, Kailani, Karina, Rishna, Rhalan, and Ka’ena., and his uncle Carlos Gracie. He was raised alongside five siblings: Rorion and Royce. Rolls, Rolker, and Rolls were his parents. He is the father of Kailani and Karina.

NameRelson Gracie
First NameRelson
Last NameGracie
OccupationMartial Artist
BirthdayMarch 28
Birth Year1953
Place of Birth
Home TownRio de Janeiro
Birth CountryBrazil
Birth SignPisces
Full/Birth Name
ParentsHélio Gracie
SiblingsRorion Gracie, Rickson Gracie, Rolker Gracie, Royce Gracie
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Rhalan Gracie

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In 1985, Relson moved from Rio de Janeiro to Monterey, California at the request of Pedro Sauer’s older brother, Carlos. In Monterey Relson taught at the Eseline Therapy Institute for a year and a half. In June 1988 he moved to Honolulu and continued to teach.

Relson Gracie Net Worth

Relson Gracie is one of the richest Martial Artist from Brazil. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Relson Gracie's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His father was the organizer of the first ever Rio de Janeiro Jiu Jitsu tournament.

His brother, Royce, was a participant in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Relson was born in 1953, a year after the Gracies opened Academia Gracie in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In 1962, Helio Gracie (Relson’s father) held the world’s first Gracie Jiu-Jitsu tournament in Rio de Janeiro, where Relson competed at the age of 10. Relson was Brazilian National Champion in both his own weight class and the open division for an unprecedented 22 years. His record and success in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu earned him the name “Campeão,” Portuguese for Champion.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeMartial Artist
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Relson organized the first tournament outside of Brazil in Honolulu in 1992.

In 1993, The Ultimate Fighting Championship held its first event, UFC 1, which would launch the career of Royce Gracie.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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The Gracie family also experienced success in Vale Tudo fights and competitions. On April 25, 1980, “the torch” was officially passed to Rickson Gracie when he defeated Casemiro “Rei Zulu” Nascimento Martins by rear naked choke. Rei Zulu suffered a similar fate at the hands of Rickson again in January 1984 during their second encounter. Relson trained Rickson for both events in anticipation of fighting Zulu himself, but Relson later acquiesced to Helio’s wishes for Rickson to make his debut as the Gracie family champion.

Relson is also affiliated with some tournaments: the Relson Gracie National Jiu-Jitsu Tournament has been held annually in Columbus, Ohio since 1997. Due to the success of his inaugural National tournament, Arnold Schwarzenegger approached Relson to start the Arnold-Gracie World Submission Championships in 2000, also held to be held in Columbus. Between 2005 and 2008, participation has increased from 1200 to 1800 competitors.

Who is Relson Gracie Dating?

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In the pre-UFC years, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu was relatively unknown outside of Brazil. Relson taught out of his garage in the evenings after a hard day’s work in the construction industry. However, the effectiveness and benefits of Jiu-Jitsu soon spread throughout the island of Oahu, and in the same year he expanded his classes to athletic facilities at the University of Hawaii at Manoa because of growing demand until 1996, while continuing to teach out of his garage.

Facts & Trivia

Relson Ranked on the list of most popular Martial Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Relson Gracie celebrates birthday on March 28 of every year.

In 1997 Relson Gracie brought a team from Hawaii to the second World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships and became the first team outside of Brazil to “close out” (or win) a division. Two of Relson’s students, Kendall Goo and Kelly Matsukawa, took first and second place in the Adult Blue Belt Pessidissimo division.

Is Relson Gracie a red belt?

Relson Gracie
Teacher(s)Helio Gracie
Rank9th Degree Red Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rorion Gracie

Which Gracie is the best at Jiu-Jitsu?

Rickson Gracie is widely regarded as the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner of all time. The 9th-degree red belt (the highest level attainable) is simply the epitome of the word icon.

Who is the most famous Gracie?

Rickson Gracie
BornNovember 21, 1958 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesThe Last Samurai
NationalityBrazilian
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)

Who is Gracie's father?

Hélio Gracie
Notable relativesGracie Family

Who gave Rickson his red belt?

The surprise promotion was held while Rickson was giving a seminar in Las Vegas. Rickson’s older brother Rorion was the one to orchestrate the promotion, accompanied by younger brother Royler and well-known figures such as Jean Jacques Machado, Pedro Sauer, Fabio Santos and even 9th degree red belt Alvaro Barreto.

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