Rolker Gracie (Gracie Humaita)

Rolker Gracie is an important figure in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, being the 4th son of Helio Gracie and one of the main figures within the Gracie Humaitá organization, arguably the most historical of BJJ academies, from where he has influenced the technical growth of many world champions.

 

Rolker Gracie in Detail

Full Name: Rolker Gracie

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolker Gracie

Main Achievements:

• LINJJI Cup Champion
• 2x Lightning Bolt Cup Champion
• Copa Company Cup Champion

Weight Division: n/a

Team/Association: Gracie Humaita

Rolker Gracie Biography

Rolker Gracie was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is the 4th son of the legendary Helio Gracie (one of the founders of Gracie Jiu Jitsu), and like his brothers he started training BJJ still as a child, according to several interviews given by Rolker, by the age of 6 he was already training the family trade.

The Gracie Academy at the burg of Humaitá in Rio de Janeiro has been one of the main buildings for the Gracie technique’s development. Rolker’s father, Helio taught there and so did his brothers Rickson and Rorion after him. When his brother’s left Brazil to open jiu jitsu academies in the United States, Rolker and his younger brother Royler became the main coaches of Gracie Humaita. After Royler left to California, Rolker took the helm of the gym on his own.