MASTER RELSON GRACIE -- HEAD INSTRUCTOR
The 2nd oldest son of Helio Gracie, Relson Gracie moved to Hawaii in 1988. He began learning jiu-jitsu at age 2, and entered his first competition at the tender age of 10. He was the Brazilian National Champion for 22 years straight, and during this period went undefeated in his weight and the open weight division.
Relson became so popular that he attained the nickname ''Campeao'' or ''Champion'' among his friends and fans. Relson represented his family's style in the rough streets of Rio de Janeiro against all challengers. He at this time was considered the meanest and most feared member of the Gracie family. To this day there are still stories circulating in Brazil about some of the challenges Relson answered.