Rorion Gracie (English pronunciation: /ˈhɔəri.ɒn ˈɡræsiː/; born 1952) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, a mixed martial artist, founder of the UFC, and a prominent member of the Gracie family. He is the oldest son of Hélio Gracie and now that his father has died, he is the Gracie family patriarch. and one of the few people in the world to hold a 9th degree red belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, receiving that promotion on October 27, 2003 from his...
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Rorion Gracie (English pronunciation: /ˈhɔəri.ɒn ˈɡræsiː/; born 1952) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, a mixed martial artist, founder of the UFC, and a prominent member of the Gracie family. He is the oldest son of Hélio Gracie and now that his father has died, he is the Gracie family patriarch. and one of the few people in the world to hold a 9th degree red belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, receiving that promotion on October 27, 2003 from his father.
Gracie was one of the founders of the Ultimate Fighting Championship His vision for the production was to never shy away from violent spectacle. In keeping with the gladiatorial roots of combat sport, Gracie designed the original Octagon. He is founder and owner of the Gracie Academy in Torrance, California. Gracie is also the founder and president of the International Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IGJJF).
Gracie, who holds a bachelors degree in law, is known for strongly defending the trademarks he claims for the term "Gracie Jiu...
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