Son of Hélio Gracie and one of the best teachers in the world, Relson Gracie, opened his first academy in Hawaii and today, has more than 40 associations around the world.
Within our academies, you will learn to defend yourself in the best and most realistic self-defense curriculum in any situation. Above all, you will see that the teachings go beyond learning self-defense, you will be able to go deeper into your diet, exercise, creating a healthier and more harmonious lifestyle. You will understand that true Jiu-Jitsu has a philosophy that goes far beyond your uniform. This combination of roots, balance, and respect for Jiu-Jitsu is passed directly to our students. The mats we walk on daily are the temple of our Jiu-Jitsu and it is how we are connected with the purest source of our art.
The Relson Gracie Association represents the essence of the Gracie martial art, based on the teachings and principles that Grand Master Relson Gracie learned directly from the source, his father Grand Master Hélio Gracie. With years of dedication today, we have trained teachers to help our students drink directly from this same source.
Enroll in one of the academies of our association and learn from one of our certified instructors. Be part of one of the most traditional and efficient academies in the fighting world. In sport-based Jiu-Jitsu, our team was the first foreigner to win an entire division in the World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Brazil. We are widely considered the best and most realistic self-defense method.
Relson actively provides training the FBI, DEA, Secret Service, U.S. Army, and police organizations around the world. Be a student of one of the few ninth-degree red belts in the world and have direct access to the best that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has to offer. Join Relson Gracie and be part of our family.