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Rickson Gracie (pronounced "Hickson"^[2]) (IPA: [hɪksn ɡɹeɪsi]), born November 20, 1958) is a martial artist and a mixed martial arts fighter who holds a 7th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.[1] He is a member of the Gracie family: the son of Hélio Gracie, brother to Rorion Gracie, and half-brother to Royce Gracie and Royler Gracie.^[3] He was the winner of the Vale Tudo Japan tournament in 1994 and 1995.^[4][5] Look up pound in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Kg redirects here. ... The stone is a unit of mass in the Imperial system of weights and measures used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and most Commonwealth countries. ... is the 325th day of the year (326th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... This article is about the Brazilian city. ... Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position and using joint-locks and chokeholds to force an opponent to submit. ... is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... For the fighting styles that combine different arts, see hybrid martial arts. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position and using joint-locks and chokeholds to force an opponent to submit. ... The Gracie family refers to the lineage of Brazilian businessman and politician Gastão Gracie. ... Image:Heliogracie. ... Rorion Gracie is a martial artist and a prominent member of the Gracie family. ... Royce Gracie, pronounced Hoyce Gracie (born December 12, 1966) is a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. ... Royler Gracie (pronounced Hoy-lur) (December 6, 1965-) is a Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter. ... Vale Tudo Japan (VTJ) was an annual Vale Tudo and mixed martial arts competition held from 1994 to 1999 in Japan. ...

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Paulo Filho, former PRIDE middleweight fighter and current 185 lb WEC Champion,^[6]states that Rickson's skills at Jiu-Jitsu are unparalleled. In Gracie Magazine, Filho says "I have trained with the toughest guys formed by Carlson Gracie. They were all great and I for sure don’t want to diminish anybody, but I have to say that no one ever did to me what Rickson Gracie has done during training these last days.”^[7] Paulo Souzo Filho (born May 24, 1978) is a Brazilian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter as well as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo practitioner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ... This article is about the emotion. ... World Extreme Cagefighting is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion. ... Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position and using joint-locks and chokeholds to force an opponent to submit. ...

The film Choke

Released by Manga Entertainment in 1999, Choke, a 98 minute documentary by filmmaker Robert Goodman follows Rickson Gracie and 2 other fighters as they prepare and fight in Tokyo's Vale Tudo 1995, an early MMA event. "Choke" has been distributed in 23 countries.

2008 return

In an exclusive interview with Sherdog's Denis Martins, Rickson Gracie confirmed he was looking to return to the ring. "Possibly something in the beginning of next year, I hope," said Gracie. "If the price is right, I go for the competition," declared Rickson. A proposed December 31st, 2007 K-1 fight fell through previously.^[8] K. 1 is a designation given to two works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the original Köchel Verzeichnis. ...

Fighting record

In addition to Rickson Gracie's record in professional mixed martial arts of 11-0, his Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy website profile claims that:

• He is nearly undefeated with a combined record of over 400 victories in Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and freestyle wrestling, Sambo, and no holds barred challenge matches.
• He is a two-time Brazilian Champion in freestyle wrestling.
• He is a Gold Medal Winner in Sambo.
• He has been the middle-heavyweight and open weight division World Jiu-Jitsu Champion for almost two decades.^[9]

Rickson has at least one loss — from the 1993 U.S. Sambo Championships in Norman, Oklahoma, where he was defeated by American Ron Tripp by Total Victory via uchi-mata in 45 seconds. Rickson disputed this loss, claiming he was misinformed of the rules of the event.^[10][11] Jujutsu (also jujitsu, ju jitsu, ju jutsu, or jiu jitsu; from the Japanese 柔術 jūjutsu gentle/yielding/compliant Art) is a Japanese martial art. ... This article is about freestyle wrestling. ... Sambo (Russian: ) -- (also called Sombo in the US and sometimes written in all-caps) is a modern martial art, combat sport and self-defense system developed in the former Soviet Union, and recognized as an official sport by the USSR All-Union Sports Committee in 1938, presented by Anatoly Kharlampiev. ... No Holds Barred is a 1989 film produced by Vince McMahon and Michael Rachmil, directed by Thomas J. Wright, written by Dennis Hackin, and starring professional wrestler Hulk Hogan. ... This article is about freestyle wrestling. ... Sambo (Russian: ) -- (also called Sombo in the US and sometimes written in all-caps) is a modern martial art, combat sport and self-defense system developed in the former Soviet Union, and recognized as an official sport by the USSR All-Union Sports Committee in 1938, presented by Anatoly Kharlampiev. ... Sambo (Russian: ) -- (also called Sombo in the US and sometimes written in all-caps) is a modern martial art, combat sport and self-defense system developed in the former Soviet Union, and recognized as an official sport by the USSR All-Union Sports Committee in 1938, presented by Anatoly Kharlampiev. ... // Biography Dr. Ron Tripp is a Sambo and Judo champion who also happens to be a doctor of chiropractics. ... Uchi Mata is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. ...

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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External links

• Official website
• Professional MMA record for Rickson Gracie from Sherdog
• Rickson Gracie at the Internet Movie Database