Ryron Gracie
Ryron Gracie is a fifth-degree black belt who carries the Gracie family's teaching mission forward through Gracie University.
Biography
Sources for this profile
BJJ Heroes, Ryron Gracie, published 11 September 2012; accessed 8 September 2026.(opens in a new tab)
Ryron Gracie was born in 1981 and is Rorion Gracie's eldest son.
Where in the source: Biography opening — born ... 1981; Rorion Gracie’s firstborn son
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Ryron received his black belt from his grandfather Hélio Gracie in 2003 after winning the Gracie International Open.
Where in the source: Biography — earned his black belt in 2003 from ... Helio Gracie
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Ryron won the Gracie Worlds in 2012.
Where in the source: Achievements — Gracie Worlds Champion (2012)
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Torrance, About Us, accessed 8 September 2026.(opens in a new tab)
Ryron and his brother Rener are Hélio Gracie's grandsons and continue the family mission through Gracie University in Torrance.
Where in the source: Our Legacy — Hélio’s grandsons—Ryron and Rener Gracie—continue
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The current Gracie University mission presented by its Torrance headquarters emphasizes preserving the art, broad access and self-defense instruction.
Where in the source: Our Legacy — preserving the art ... teaching self-defense
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Elite Sports, Ryron Gracie - 5th Degree Black Belt and Co-Founder of Gracie University, published 31 March 2023; accessed 8 September 2026.(opens in a new tab)
Elite Sports' Ryron Gracie profile lists him as a fifth-degree black belt.
Where in the source: Ryron Gracie’s Details — Rank: 5th Degree Black Belt
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