Trivia

Older brother of Rickson Gracie, Royce Gracie, and Royler Gracie.

Credited with bringing No-Holds Barred Fighting to North America.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship was his dream.

Retired undefeated in fighting competition.

Defeated a kick-boxing champion in a mixed-martial art's fight.

Defeated a judo champion 3-times in mere seconds.

Trained by his father the legendary Hélio Gracie.

His 5 brothers were all Jujitsu Champions.

7th Degree Black Belt in Gracie JuJitsu.

Fastest win in 8 seconds.

Is a close friend of writer/director John Milius, with whom he created the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

His uncles Carlos Gracie, Oswaldo Gracie, Gastao Gracie, Jr., George Gracie, and his father Helio Gracie created Gracie or Brazilian jiu-jitsu, after Carlos learned Kodokan judo from a Japanese master named Mitsuyo Maeda.

Ninth degree red belt (the equivalent of a black belt in other styles) in Gracie jiu-jitsu.

Has eleven children, including Rener Gracie and professional fighter Ralek Gracie.

All 6 of his younger brothers train in Gracie jiu-jitsu; Relson Gracie, Rickson Gracie, Rolker Gracie, Royler Gracie, Royce Gracie, and Robin Gracie.

Has trained numerous celebrities including; actors Mel Gibson, Ed O'Neill, Michael Clarke Duncan, musician Billy Graziadei, and pro-wrestler Eve Torres.

Torrance, California, USA: Teaching martial arts at his academy. (March 2012)