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.