I was born into to a fighting dynasty. For over 75 years the Gracie family has been in the forefront of the fighting world. When my time came I was ready. I made my Mixed Martial Arts debut in a small promotion called VATV 10 - Vengeance at the Vanderbilt with a submission win over Kyle DeMello. 

On February 24, 2002 I won by taking out Japanese Doijiro Matsui at Pride 19 Bad Blood in Tokyo, Japan in front of 50,000 spectators. Yuki Sasaki fell victim to me at the Pride 24 Cold Fury 3 held in Tokyo, Japan on December 23, 2002. 

At the inaugural Pride Bushido Show held in Tokyo, Japan on October 5, 2003, 
I faced another Japanese star Daiju Takase. Once again I came out victorious. Pride Bushido Volume 2 was no exception as I defeated the very tough Hayato Sakurai on February 15, 2004.

They say how will one know the sweet taste of victory if they have never suffered defeat. I faced Kiuma Kunioku fighter with the wealth of experience and formidable record to back it up. Kunioku is #9 rated Middleweight by the Japanese Pancrase Association and a former Pancrase Middleweight and Welterweight Champion.

On July 6, 2005 at the K-1/Hero's event, I faced Kiuma Kunioku. After 2 rounds of total domination I was declared a winner by unanimous decision.

Before entering the world of professional fighting, I competed in many Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling Tournaments winning most of them.
Some of my tournament accomplishments include:
1998 1st Place Winner - Abu Dhabi Combat Club World Wrestling 
Championships (ADCC) defeating the likes of Carlos Newton, Genki Sudo
and Karim Barklaev

4 Time North American Grappling Association Champion





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Hi my name is Rodrigo Gracie I was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to a Jiu-Jitsu master Reylson Gracie. My grandfather is Carlos Gracie along with my uncle Helio Gracie are the founders of 
what today is know as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As member of the legendary Gracie family 
its no surprise that I was introduced to Jiu-Jitsu from early age. 

I received his black belt from my father Reylson Gracie at the age of 19. 
Shortly after I moved to California to teach Jiu-Jitsu. I found my way to 
New York city, were I was training with my cousin Renzo Gracie. The demand for
Jiu-Jitsu was high so I took advantage of the opportunity and opened my own
academy in New York City. 

Looking for new challenges and opportunities I moved to Los Angeles California where they I was welcomed by my cousin Royce Gracie. Royce and I have started to train together as well as spend a lot of time as a family. Currently I teaches in Torrance, CA. as well as travels conducting seminars with all of Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Networks.