GRANDMASTER RELSON GRACIE
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Relson Gracie, a Grandmaster, is the second oldest son of Grandmaster Helio Gracie. He was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Relson began practicing Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 2 and competed for the first time at 10. He went on to be the Brazilian National Champion for 22 consecutive years, remaining undefeated in both his weight class and the open weight division. His popularity earned him the nickname "Campeao," which means "Champion." After retiring from competition and moving to Hawaii in 1988, Relson has trained some of the best competitors and instructors in the world. He is respected and loved by all who meet him and continues to dedicate his life to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. On April 6, 2013, Relson received the prestigious 9th Degree Red Belt rank of "Grandmaster," the highest honor in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, which requires 40 years of combined Black Belt and Red-Black Belt experience. He is the only Grandmaster in Hawaii and one of a few worldwide. The most significant aspect of Relson's legacy is that he is a direct descendant of Helio Gracie, the visionary behind Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu).
Pedro Sauer talks about Relson
Rigan Machado and Relson Gracie and the "good ol’ days"
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I have been incredibly fortunate to learn Jiu-Jitsu directly from Relson Gracie, dedicating countless hours on the mats to immerse myself in his exceptional system. My gratitude towards him and the brilliance of the Gracie family is beyond words. Over the past twenty years of teaching Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, I often encounter a question regarding whether we focus on "street Jiu-Jitsu" or "tournament Jiu-Jitsu." The Response: At RSA, our mission is to uphold the Gracie Family's self-defense system, particularly the techniques developed by Relson Gracie. Renowned as a formidable street fighter, Relson fiercely defended his family's legacy in Brazil and maintained an undefeated record in tournaments for an impressive 22 years. Therefore, the answer is clear: we teach both. |