Ryron Gracie

Ralek Gracie

SUNDAY
1:00-3:00 p.m.

Ryron & Ralek Gracie
www.Gracieacademy.com

Since 1925, over 40 members of the Gracie Family have dedicated their lives to the practice and dissemination of the techniques and philosophy of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, making it the largest family of athletes in the world!

Ryron Gracie is the eldest grandson of Grand Master Helio Gracie, the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. His father is Rorion Gracie, the world’s foremost expert in self-defense. Rorion introduced his sons to the art’s basic movements as soon as they could walk. As a child, Ryron spent the majority of his time watching his father teach private classes in their garage in Southern California. But, it wasn’t until he observed his father and uncles – Royce, Rickson, and Royler – easily winning “no-holds-barred” challenge matches that he began to fully comprehend the effectiveness of his family’s art. Like members of the preceding Gracie generations, he was born into this family tradition of testing the art against all comers, and he is always ready.

Ralek Gracie is the third son of Rorion Gracie. Like members of the preceding Gracie generations, he was born into this family tradition of testing the art against all corners, so he entered professional fighting. In 2007, after being awarded his Blackbelt by Grand Master Helio Gracie, Ralek made his MMA debut in Japan defeating his opponent, Kastuyori Shibata with a devastating armbar. Months later he returned for his second MMA fight and was victorious against Gahdzhiev Alavutdin with an armbar from the mount. When not training, Ralek teaches alongside his brothers at the Gracie Academy headquarters in Torrance, California.

SELF-DEFENSE CLASS
Ryon and Ralek Gracie will be teaching self-defense techniques from the Gracie Combatives System. This class will be informative and is presented to educate and introduce people to this art. Gracie Combatives consist of the 36 most important techniques that Gracie Jiu Jitsu has to offer. This system is simple and effective for people who have never practiced any martial arts, and extremely informative for the experienced martial artist. Guaranteed to be a great complement to any style of martial arts, The Gracie Combative System gives you an amazing workout and the best part is you only realize it is a workout once you are done – a great way in learning self defense. Please come early in order to join this free class (1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.) as space is limited! Participants must wear a t-shirt or long sleeve shirt NO TANK TOPS.