Rolls Gracie

Black Belt

IBJJF Hall of Fame

Ranked competitor.

Performance Scorecard

Dynamic skill index based on verified matches and accomplishments.

1,160Overall Score

S-Tier

Performance Rank

Gi BJJ1,110

No-Gi / Submission Grappling0

Major Titles

Verified achievements recognized on the rankings.

IBJJF Hall of Fame Inductee
Father of Modern Jiu-Jitsu
Freestyle Wrestling & Sambo Pan Am Champion

Detailed Description

Rolls Gracie (1951–1982) was a visionary martial artist who transformed Jiu-Jitsu by incorporating elements of Judo, wrestling, and Sambo. He was the champion of the Gracie family in his era and mentored legends like Rickson, Carlos Jr., and Jacare Cavalcanti.