Relson Gracie

Relson Gracie is a retired professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter and martial arts personality. Relson currently lives in Hawaii where he still teaches Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at his school in Honolulu. Relson also has many academies and associations throughout the U.S. which keep him traveling regularly.

Relson is the second oldest son of Helio Gracie, legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu pioneer. Relson began learning the art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at the age of two and competing at the age of ten. He went 22 years undefeated as the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Champion. Relson became so popular during this time, he attained the nickname "Campeao" or "Champion" among his friends and fans.

Relson along with his brothers Rorion, Rickson, Royler, and Rolker helped prepare their younger brother Royce for the first several Ultimate Fighting Championships. This no-holds-barred competition was formed by Rorion Gracie to showcase the brilliant fighting and self-defense style of Gracie jiu-jitsu to the world.

Relson is one of the few people to hold a 9th degree red/black belt in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which he received from his father, Helio.

External links

* [http://www.relsongraciejiujitsu.com/History.html from relsongraciejiujitsu.com]
* [http://bjj.org/a/people/gracie-relson.html from bjj.org]
* [http://www.gracieacademy.com/relson_gracie.html from gracieacademy.com]
* [http://www.fightworks.net/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=29 from Fightworks.net]
* [http://calvertmma.com/Instructors.htm from calvertmma.com]