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- Date of Birth: December 12, 1966Royce Gracie: Royce Gracie Biography
- Place of Birth: BrazilRoyce Gracie: Royce Gracie Biography
- Father: Helio GracieRoyce Gracie: Royce Gracie Biography
- He is one of nine children; seven boysRoyce Gracie: Royce Gracie Biography
- Was taught Jiu-Jitsu as a toddlerRoyce Gracie: Royce Gracie Biography
- Began competing in tournaments at 8 years oldRoyce Gracie: Royce Gracie Biography
- Received his black belt at 18Royce Gracie: Royce Gracie Biography
- Began the [http: //www.gracieacademy.com/ Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy] in CaliforniaRoyce Gracie: Royce Gracie Biography
- He has won 3 UFC titlesRoyce Gracie: Royce Gracie Biography
- He is the only man ever to have beaten 4 opponents in one nightRoyce Gracie: Royce Gracie Biography
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Royce Gracies was born on December 12, 1966 in Brazil. He is the grandson of Carlos Gracie, one of the founders of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. At 17-years-old he was a blue belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and moved to the United States of America with his brother, Rorion Gracie, to help teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Gracie is now a professional mixed martial arts fighter.
Royce Gracie has taught the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu style to a number of celebrities including Guy Ritchie and Nicolas Cage as well as martial arts legend Chuck Norris. He also has years experience training law enforcement officers and the members of the armed forces.
On December 15, 2007 Royce's brother Ryan was found dead in his prison cell in Rio de Janeiro. His cause of death was due to a combination of illegal and legally prescribed prescription drugs.
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Career in MMA
Gracie began fighting and competing at the very young age of eight. His father, Helio Gracie a well known fighter and one of the originators of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu taught Gracie. At the age of 17, Gracie began teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with his brother out of a garage, here in the United States. When Gracie was 18 he earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He then started competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and PRIDE Fighting Championship, winning matches by submission over heavier opponents. -
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Royce Gracie Questions
Which is more prestigious or desirable at this point in time: Rolls Royce or Bentley? 3 AnswersDefinitely Rolls Royce, no doubt about it. Even though Bentley is having somewhat of a revival, largely due to the Bentley Continental it is still no match in p... read more
Helio Gracie, how did he die? 2 AnswersHelio Gracie died in his sleep at the age of 95. It was reported that he was in the hospital earlier in the week with stomach problems. read more
Does anyone know if that's one of the Gracie brothers in the recent Incredible Hulk movie?Rickson Gracie appears as an "Aikido Instructor" in "The Incredible Hulk". read more -
Royce Gracie Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Mixed Martial Arts
- UFC: Career Stats
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 176 Lbs.
- Rookie Year: 1993
Royce Gracie Timeline
- Born: December 12, 1966
- 1974: Began competing at the age of 8
- 1984: Attained his blue belt
- 1985: Moved to California, Royce and Rorion (brother) taught Jiu-Jitsu out of their garage
- 1993: Began his career in the UFC
- 1994: First loss to Harold Howard
- 1995: Royce left the UFC
- 2000: Lost to renowned champion Kazushi Sakuraba when his brother threw in the towel
- 2003: One of the first to be inducted in the UFC Hall of Fame
- 2004: Royce won againist Chad Rowan
- 2006: Lost against Matt Hughes in his return to the UFC match
- 2007: Won rematch against Kazushi Sakuraba
- 2007: Tested positive for anabolic steroids and suspended until May 30, 2008



