Rickson Gracie Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Template:Multiple issuesRickson Gracie (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʁiksõ ˈɡɾejsi]; born November 21, 1958) is a Brazilian 8th degree black and red belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and a retired mixed martial artist. He is a member of the Gracie family: the son of Hélio Gracie, brother to Rorion and Relson Gracie, and half-brother to Rolker, Royce, Robin and Royler Gracie.
Net Worth
$400,000
Date Of Birth
November 20, 1958
Place Of Birth
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height
5' 9" (1.75 m)
Profession
Actor, Miscellaneous Crew
Nicknames
Rickson Gracie, Adrian Rai, Gracie, Rickson
Star Sign
Scorpio
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Trademark
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Rear naked choke
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Armbar
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Quote
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Jiu-Jitsu is like a philosophy. It helps me learn how to face life.
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Fact
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Owns and teaches out of his academy in Los Angeles, California. Is still deciding on having one last comeback fight. [May 2005]
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Was defeated by Dr Ron Tipp by throw-down under Sambo rules. It is Rickson's only loss in his fighting record.
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Holds significant ranks in Judo, Sambo and Aikido.
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Considers Bruce Lee, Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson as three of the most greatest fighters in fighting history.
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Is a close friend of legendary writer/director John Milius.
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Is an avid surfer.
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Served as a hand-to-hand combat instructor for many tactical units throughout the world. Among others, Rickson taught his Jiu-Jitsu grappling techniques to Brazil's BOPE, US Army's 1st SFOD-D (Delta Force), US Navy SEAL Team 6 (DevGru), 75th Rangers Regiment, LAPD Metro Division and LASD Special Enforcement Bureau.
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His record of over 400 wins has never been verified. It's been said to include jiu jitsu tournaments, street fights, and NHB matches.
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The family champion of the Gracie family and is still considered by many to be unbeatable in jiu jitsu.
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Was trained by his father the legendary Hélio Gracie.
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His 5 brothers were all fighters.
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In Japan an action-figure in his likeness is sold.
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Undefeated in 410 fights.
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Posted an undefeated record of 9-0 fighting in Japan.
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Defeated 25 opponents in one day in California.
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The first fighter to defeat the legendary Zulu who was undefeated in 140 fights.
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Has a fighting record of 400-0
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Incredible Hulk
2008
Aikido Instructor
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
2010
martial arts consultant
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Fight Quest
2008
TV Series
Himself
Fight Science
2006
TV Series documentary
Himself - Martial Artist: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Chop Suey
2001
Documentary
Himself
Choke
1999
Documentary
Himself
Pride 4
1998
TV Movie
Himself
Pride 1
1997
TV Movie
Himself
UFC 1: The Beginning
1993
TV Special
Himself (uncredited)
Archive Footage
Known for movies
Chop Suey (2001) as Himself
The Incredible Hulk (2008) as Aikido Instructor
Choke (1999) as Himself
Fight Science (2006) as Himself - Martial Artist: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
