Most people don’t even know that there’s such a thing as a red belt in Jiu-Jitsu and even fewer will ever get a chance to grapple with someone who has one. So even when you’re getting your ass kicked it should be considered an honor.
In the video below, white belt Jake Iannarino of the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle podcast challenges Grandmaster Relson Gracie to a friendly grappling match. It should be no surprise to anyone what happens next even with Relson putting forth minimal effort.
With Relson’s 60 years of experience on the mat, he may be the most dangerous 62 year old hand-to-hand combatant alive today, but he is undoubtedly one of the best grapplers to ever walk the face of the earth.
I’d never watched a video of someone being beaten and felt jealousy, that is, until I saw this one at least.
About Relson Gracie”
Relson Gracie (born March 28, 1952) is a retired professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter and martial arts personality. He is a member of the Gracie family. Relson currently lives in Hawaii where he still teaches Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at his academy in Honolulu. There are many Relson Gracie affiliated academies and associations throughout the U.S. which keep him traveling regularly.
Relson is the second oldest son of Helio Gracie, who along with Carlos Gracie, is credited for innovating the Kodokan Judo taught by Mitsuyo Count Koma Maeda into what is now known as Gracie or “Brazilian” Jiu-Jitsu.
Relson began learning the art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at the age of two, began competing at the age of ten, and earned his black belt when he was 18.
He went 22 years undefeated as the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Champion. Although Relson’s techniques are deeply rooted in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Relson also emphasizes “street effective” techniques. Relson’s Jiu-Jitsu has evolved to help defend yourself in a survival situations where there are no rules. He has also taught self-defense to the U.S. Military, Secret Service, D.E.A., F.B.I., and local law enforcement agencies across the United States.
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On April 6, 2013 Relson was promoted to rank of grandmaster (red belt) the highest possible belt awarded to living individuals in Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. [Source: Wikipedia]
