Royce Gracie, whose father and uncles founded Brazilian jujitsu, is known as "The Godfather of Mixed Martial Arts."
Gracie was handpicked by his brother, Rorion, to fight in the first Ultimate Fighting Championship in 1993 because a then 26-year-old Gracie didn't look like much at a slight 175 pounds. Gracie would go on to defeat opponents outweighing him by at least 20 pounds to win three of the first four UFC titles.
Gracie, now 41, is still fighting, but he has also dedicated his life to teaching Gracie jujitsu. He has held fight seminars with the FBI, CIA, the Secret Service, the Army Rangers, the Navy Seals and several sheriff's and police departments...More?
source: azcentral.com
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