Rickson Gracie

Master / Mestre

Legendary undefeated Brazilian BJJ and Vale Tudo champion, revered as the ultimate warrior of the Gracie family.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth11/21/1958

Era20th–21st century

Country of OriginBrazil

Rank / Title9th Dan Red Belt BJJ (Undefeated Legend)

Active Years1970–present

Biography

Rickson Gracie, third son of Hélio Gracie, was undefeated in over 400 professional Vale Tudo and grappling matches. He perfected connection and weight-distribution principles (Invisible BJJ).

Associated Martial Arts

Vale TudoChampion→

The Brazilian format of near-ruleless fighting from which modern MMA emerged. It arose in the 1920s and 1930s out of circus and fairground matches between different arts.