Robson Gracie(1935-2023)

Carlos Robson Gracie was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is the second son of Carlos Gracie and a member of the legendary Gracie family from Brazil, who founded the martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is one of the highest ranking practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu holding the rank of 9th degree red belt (the equivalent of a 9th degree black belt in other styles) in the world. He is also the father of famed jiu-jitsu fighters Charles Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Ralph Gracie, and the late Ryan Gracie. He is also the grandfather of jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling world champion Kyra Gracie Guimaraes. He is the founder and president of the Rio de Janeiro Jiu-Jitsu Federation.