Trivia

In addition to Brazil, his federation has schools in Switzerland and France.

Is the uncle of professional fighters Charles Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Ralph Gracie, and the late Ryan Gracie.

In the 1960's trained fighters for a Brazilian television show called "Herois do Ringue" (The Heroes of the Ring).

Is the cousin of professional fighter Royce Gracie.

Has two children; daughter Kendra, and son Carlos Gracie, III.

Is one of 21 children born to Carlos Gracie.

Is the third son (seventh child) of Carlos Gracie.

Is a ninth degree red belt in Gracie jiu-jitsu.

His father Carlos Gracie created Gracie or Brazilian jiu-jitsu after having learned Kodokan judo from Japanese judoka Mitsuyo Maeda.

Was born in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Teaching martial arts. (March 2012)