Relson Gracie, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Relson Gracie

Brazilian martial artist

Date of Birth: 28-Mar-1953

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Profession: mixed martial artist

Nationality: Brazil

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Relson Gracie

  • Relson "Campeão" Gracie is a professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter and martial arts personality.
  • He is a member of the Gracie family.
  • Relson currently lives alternatively in Hawaii and Brazil where he still teaches Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at his academy in Honolulu and Rio de Janeiro.
  • There are many Relson Gracie affiliated academies and associations throughout the U.S.
  • which keep him traveling regularly. Relson is the second oldest son of Helio Gracie, who along with Carlos Gracie, is credited for creating Gracie or "Brazilian" Jiu Jitsu.
  • Relson began learning the art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at the age of two, began competing at the age of ten, and earned his black belt when he was 18.
  • He went 22 years undefeated as the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Champion.Although Relson's techniques are deeply rooted in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Relson also emphasizes "street effective" techniques.
  • Relson's Jiu-Jitsu has evolved to help defend yourself in a survival situations where there are no rules. On April 6, 2013 Relson was promoted to rank of grandmaster (red belt) the highest possible belt awarded to living individuals in Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Relson has also taught self-defense to the U.S.
  • Military, Secret Service, D.E.A., F.B.I., and local law enforcement agencies across the United States.

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