Ralph Gracie is a former no-holds-barred fighter and jiu-jitsu competitor, as well as the founder of the Ralph Gracie Academy, an association with several gyms around the world. Ralph is a member of the Gracie Family - the grandson of Carlos Gracie and son of Robson Gracie, making him brother to Renzo Gracie and Ryan Gracie. He trained extensively with his uncle Carlos Gracie Junior in the early days of Gracie Barra and became a strong representative of the team in many tournaments around the Rio de Janeiro area.