Carlos Gracie Jr.
Born
1956-01-17, Rio de Janeiro
Also known as
Carlinhos
Description
Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and coach, son of BJJ co-founder Carlos Gracie. He is the founder of the Confederação Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu (CBJJ/IBJJF) and co-founder of the Gracie Barra team. He was awarded a 9th-degree red belt in BJJ.
Teachers (2)
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Carlos Graciesports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableWikipedia and BJJ lineage records document Carlos Gracie Jr. as a son and student of Carlos Gracie, one of the founders of BJJThe evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.
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1 source expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkWikipedia and BJJ lineage records document Carlos Gracie Jr. as a son and student of Carlos Gracie, one of the founders of BJJ -
Rolls Graciesports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableHis own account; Wikipedia's infobox row is not a second source.The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.
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3 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkHis own account; Wikipedia's infobox row is not a second source.visibilityFirst-hand“I began training in Copacabana [at the Figueiredo Academy] to be near Rolls as a brown-belt and one day he suggested to Uncle Helio that it was time and that I was ready for my black-belt.”
“While two of Rolls’ main students went on to become very successful competition team leaders, yourself and Carlinhos.”
Lineage
- Brazilian jiu-jitsuRolls GracieCarlson GracieCarlos Gracie · 3 generations
Ranks (1)
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receipt_longRed belt, degree 9 ProbableProbableWikipedia states Carlos Gracie Jr. was promoted to 9th-degree red belt on April 25, 2026The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.BJJ Ranking System (2026-04-25)
Students (5)
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Rigan Machadosports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ConfirmedConfirmedBJJ Heroes states Rigan became the first-ever Carlos Gracie Jr. black belt and lists the lineage Carlos Gracie Sr. > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Junior > Rigan Machado; Wikipedia repeats the same claim but derives it from BJJ Heroes, so it is corroboration rather than an independent sourceThe evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.(1982)
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkBJJ Heroes states Rigan became the first-ever Carlos Gracie Jr. black belt and lists the lineage Carlos Gracie Sr. > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Junior > Rigan Machado; Wikipedia repeats the same claim but derives it from BJJ Heroes, so it is corroboration rather than an independent source -
Renzo Graciesports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbablePT Wikipedia states that after Rolls Gracie's death Renzo trained with Carlos Gracie Jr., who awarded him his black belt; Wikipedia onlyThe evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkPT Wikipedia states that after Rolls Gracie's death Renzo trained with Carlos Gracie Jr., who awarded him his black belt; Wikipedia only -
Ralph Graciesports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableBJJ Heroes records that Ralph trained under Carlos Gracie Jr. in the early Gracie Barra days and received his black belt from him; single secondary sourceThe evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.
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1 source expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkBJJ Heroes records that Ralph trained under Carlos Gracie Jr. in the early Gracie Barra days and received his black belt from him; single secondary source -
Jean Jacques Machadosports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ConfirmedConfirmedThe JJM Association states Machado was awarded his black belt at age 18 by Carlos Gracie Jr.; BJJ Heroes notes he trained with Carlos Jr. at Rolls Gracie's academy; Rickson Gracie's memoir states Carlos Jr. had him listed as his student in 1986.The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.
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3 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkThe JJM Association states Machado was awarded his black belt at age 18 by Carlos Gracie Jr.; BJJ Heroes notes he trained with Carlos Jr. at Rolls Gracie's academy; Rickson Gracie's memoir states Carlos Jr. had him listed as his student in 1986.visibilityFirst-handvisibilityFirst-hand“I was surprised to see that Carlos Gracie Jr. had my cousins Rigan Machado and Jean Jacques Machado listed as his students.”
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Carlos Machadosports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ConfirmedConfirmedBJJ Heroes lineage lists Carlos Gracie Jr. as Carlos Machado's teacher (Maeda > Carlos Gracie Sr. > Carlos Gracie Junior > Carlos Machado); CMJJ Gear notes he continued training with the Gracie family after Rolls' deathThe evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.(1982)
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4 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkBJJ Heroes lineage lists Carlos Gracie Jr. as Carlos Machado's teacher (Maeda > Carlos Gracie Sr. > Carlos Gracie Junior > Carlos Machado); CMJJ Gear notes he continued training with the Gracie family after Rolls' deathvisibilityFirst-hand
Honours (1)
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receipt_longIBJJF Hall of Fame inductee ProbableProbableListed in the IBJJF Hall of Fame category on his Wikipedia articleThe evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.Title
Sources
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title = {Carlos Gracie Jr.}, booktitle = {Martialis: Martial Arts Lineage
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