Ryan's brothers are Charles Gracie, Renzo Gracie, and Ralph Gracie. On December 8, 2001, his only son, Rayron Gracie, was born. He was the youngest son of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master Robson Gracie. Supported by his cousins Carlos Russo, Daniel Simões, and Renzo Gracie, the academy is home to several world champions. Ryan was the leader and head coach of Gracie São Paulo, one of the largest jiu-jitsu associations in Brazil, with affiliated schools spread over the world. Sakuraba, known as the 'Gracie Hunter' for his many victories over the Gracie family, defeated Ryan earlier with a decision win in 2000. In interviews in 2004, Gracie expressed a strong interest in fighting Kazushi Sakuraba and Hidehiko Yoshida.

PRIDE billed Ryan as the 'bad boy' of the family who reputedly gained experience fighting in the streets of Brazil. Gracie had seven fights in the PRIDE organization, with his first at PRIDE 10 in 2000 and his most recent at PRIDE Shockwave 2004.

He also trained Pancrase fighter Gabriel Vella and jiu-jitsu world champion Fabio Leopoldo while in Brazil. Ryan trained with his brothers, Renzo Gracie and Ralph Gracie the latter often served as his cornerman. He was a member of the Gracie family and a grandson of Carlos Gracie. Ryan Gracie (Aug– December 15, 2007) was a Brazilian mixed martial artist with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Brazilian Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and mixed martial arts fighter Ryan Gracieīrazilian jiu-jitsu, Gracie jiu-jitsu, Vale TudoĤth degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Helio gracie cause of death