He had formal instruction from many of the Gracie patriarchs, but two of his biggest influences were the legendary Rolls Gracie and Carlos Gracie Jr. (the man who later awarded him his black belt).

World-Class Instruction Renzo Gracie himself is an accomplished teacher who has trained many top-level BJJ competitors. The instructors at Renzo Gracie schools are carefully selected and undergo rigorous training to ensure they are able to provide the highest quality instruction to students of all levels.