Gracie Family Fighters

SI Staff | May 14, 2008

Gracie Family Fighters

Renzo Gracie

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The head honcho at Renzo Gracie Academy, Renzo enters the ring with his squad, the New York Pitbulls. The number of current and former Gracie fighters is simply too big to count, so here's a look at some Gracie names to appear in the ring.

Gregor Gracie

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With multiple championships to his name, Gregor is often seen showing others his submission skills at Renzo's Academy in New York.

Kron Gracie

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The son of Rickson, Kron was just 18 when he competed in the 2007 Pan American Games.

Daniel Gracie

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A rising star in the Gracie lineage, Daniel started fighting later than his siblings because he was a fashion model. So far, the heavyweight is living up to the family name in the ring.

Kyra Gracie

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Showing off her jiu-jitsu skills, the now 22-year-old (shown at 20) Kyra is a five-time Pan American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion.

Roger Gracie

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With a plethora of trophies and medals, Roger, left, (with Renzo) is one of the most decorated Gracie fighters.

Rolles Gracie

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A professor at Renzo's Academy, Rolles continues to teach his family's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as compete.

Royce Gracie

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One of the most recognized Gracies, Royce has battled some of the best of the sport, and has more than held his own in doing so.

Royler Gracie

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Royler, the son of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu founder Helio Gracie, is four-time World Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt champion.