Rilion Gracie is the youngest son (and the 20th) of Gracie Jiu Jitsu founder Carlos Gracie. Rilion naturally became a master in the family trade, Jiu Jitsu, having had a strong influence in the development of the art in the south of Brazil. Rilion was also amongst the founders of the Gracie Tijuca academy, a gym that has produced a tremendous amont of talent over the years, while technically he has been called "the best guard player of the Gracie family" by Rickson Gracie.