- Is the founder and president of the Rio de Janeiro Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
- He is the grandfather of famed Jiu-Jitsu competitor Kyra Gracie Guimaraes.
- He is the father of martial arts fighters Charles Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Ralph Gracie, and the late Ryan Gracie.
- Is one of the highest ranking practitioners of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu holding the rank of 9th degree red belt (the equivalent of a 9th degree black belt in other styles).
- Is a member of the legendary Gracie Jiu-Jitsu family from Brazil.
- Currently lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (June 2010)
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