The Gracie Legacy
From the streets of Brazil to Panama City, Florida — over 100 years of martial arts tradition passed from father to son.
Grand Master Carlos Gracie Sr.
The Gracie style was created in Brazil in the early part of the 20th century by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu pioneer Carlos Gracie, who studied traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu as a teenager under the great Japanese champion, Mitsuyo Maeda (known in Brazil as Conde Koma — the “Count of Combat”).
Carlos quickly modified the classical techniques to meet the demands of real, “no rules” fighting in the streets of Brazil. He tested and refined his system through constant matches, open to all comers — even advertising in newspapers for new opponents.
He fought anyone and everyone who was willing, regardless of size, weight or fighting style. Even though he weighed a mere 135 pounds, his style was so effective that Carlos Gracie was never defeated and became a legend in Brazil.
Master Rilion Gracie
Rilion Gracie is the youngest male son of Grand Master Carlos Gracie Sr. He has been involved in his father's tradition since birth — growing up in the world of mats, healthy living, improved life skills and the philosophic concepts of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
Rilion is proud to have had his father Carlos Sr. and his brother Rolls (the forefather of modern Jiu-Jitsu) as his mentors and professors.
He fought competitively for 15 years in both Jiu-Jitsu and freestyle matches. In his competitive career as a Black Belt, he was never submitted — neither in competition nor in sparring sessions. He is recognized in the Jiu-Jitsu world for his mastery and has become known for being “100% technical.”
In 1988, he was one of the instructors at the first Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seminar in the United States, hosted by actor and martial arts enthusiast Chuck Norris.
Roggan Gracie
Roggan is part of the third generation of fighters of the Gracie family. Grandson of Grand Master Carlos Gracie and son of Master Rilion Gracie, he was raised within a legacy passed from father to son for more than 100 years.
Following the family's footsteps, Roggan became the first Gracie to fight MMA in Europe. In May 2013, in the Italian city of Lombardy, he debuted with a victory by unanimous decision. The following year, he won his fight by submission in little more than the first minute of the first round.
From an early age, Roggan followed his father Rilion's daily routine of classes and assisted at the academy in Rio de Janeiro. Today, Roggan teaches at Rilion Gracie HQ alongside his father.
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