Rorion Gracie (Portuguese: born January 10, 1952) is a Brazilian born Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Grand Master, a prominent member of the Gracie family, writer, publisher, producer, lecturer, and the co-founder of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the oldest son of Hélio Gracie and one of the few people in the world to hold a 9th degree red belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is widely recognized as one of the men responsible for introducing Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-jitsu to the United States and the world following the arrival of first cousin, Carley Gracie in 1972.
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Date of birth | 10 January 1952
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Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Residence | Torrance, California
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