Renzo Gracie has been promoted to the BJJ coral belt by his cousin, the legendary Rickson Gracie!
The ceremony, attended by close friends and family, was a celebration of decades of dedication, teaching, and global influence on the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Rickson, widely regarded as one of the most respected figures in martial arts history, expressed heartfelt pride as he addressed the audience:
I’m here very proud to say it’s time for Mr. Renzo Gracie to get this degree.
I’m very proud to say – well deserved.
The announcement carried emotional weight, honoring Renzo’s lifelong commitment to spreading Jiu-Jitsu across continents and shaping countless world-class practitioners.
Renzo, never one to let a moment pass without humor and humility, responded with his trademark charisma:
You see, I was trying to hide my age, but they don’t resist.
Now I cannot pull a stripe off and say that I’m three years younger, five years younger!
The two legends, who together represent different eras of the Gracie lineage, shared a moment of mutual respect that transcended generations.
Renzo later added, smiling,
Now how are the old people here together?
You see, old.
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