Rickson Gracie
Modern Era · 1959 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
"If you want to be a lion, you must train with lions."
About
Rickson Gracie is considered by many in the Gracie family to be the greatest BJJ fighter of his generation. Known for his emphasis on invisible Jiu-Jitsu — the subtle weight distribution and pressure that separates good from great — he carries the Gracie legacy with a focus on the art's self-defense roots.
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Martial Arts
Achievements
Vale Tudo Japan Champion (2x)
1994
Coral Belt in BJJ (7th degree)
Teachers
Hélio Gracie
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu