Rorion Gracie

Grandmaster / Mestre

Eldest son of Hélio Gracie and primary co-founder of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 1993.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth1/10/1952

Era20th–21st century

Country of OriginBrazil / USA (California)

Rank / Title9th Dan Red Belt BJJ / UFC Co-founder

Active Years1970–present

Biography

Rorion Gracie introduced Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to the US in Torrance, California. In 1993 he co-created UFC 1 alongside Art Davie to prove BJJ's dominance in inter-style combat.

Associated Martial Arts

Gracie Jiu-JitsuFounder→

The family branch of Brazilian jiu-jitsu carried by the Gracie family. It stresses self-defence and surviving from a losing position, not just sport grappling.