Rickson Gracie is the son of Helio Gracie and a prominent competitor, teacher, and figurehead in the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu community. He is particularly known for his documentary, "Choke," on his experience fighting Vale Tudo in Japan. After the passing of Helio Gracie, he has largely been regarded as the figurehead of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Helio's stead. He is regarded as having an extensive fight record during which he was largely undefeated, though some matches are regarded as controversial.

He is a known practitioner of Yoga and breathing exercises he learned from Orlando Cani in Brazil.

He is the father of Kron Gracie, another noteworthy figure in the modern Gracie Jiu-Jitsu community.

Unfortunately, he is currently battling Parkinson's disease, yet continues to actively teach and train despite.