First athlete to dominate the UFC, with three victories in the first edition of the event, in 1993, Royce Gracie is one of the greatest legends of national MMA. Even without fighting since 2007, when defeated Kazushi Sakuraba in K-1 Hero’s, is mistaken who thinks that the Brazilian is out of the Jiu-Jitsu world, the same that made him for many years as one of the best of the MMA.
During the festivities of December, we (tatame.com) received an email from the black belt, in which Royce thanks for the support over the years and makes a balance of 2008. „I want to thank everyone for the continued support. I thank all who helped me, not only this year, but in the past, to expand the knowledge of Jiu-Jitsu of my father (Hélio Gracie) worldwide”, wrote Royce, telling what he has done in recent months.
„In the last six years I could travel around the world and make the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu continue to grow. Last year I visited a big number of states in the U.S. and my international seminars happen in England, Scotland, Ireland, Israel, Spain, Romania, Australia, Japan, Guatemala, Mexico, Canada and many others. It’s unbelievable how fast things are growing and I can hardly wait to visit the rest of the world. I’m also giving a Gracie course to the police and the militaries. It’s rewarding to hear stories of how the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu saved a life”, celebrates Royce, wishing a very good 2009 to all.