“Master Rilion Gracie is more to me than a winner fighter, more than a famous practitioner of the art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. To me, Master Rilion Gracie is an inspiration, a mentor and great teacher of the art of life. Rilion has imparted to me great wisdom, a wisdom that goes beyond the Jiu-Jitsu he teaches on the mats. Although I am amazed at his extensive knowledge and mastery of Jiu-Jitsu, I have come to realize that his lessons in Jiu-Jitsu are often lessons in life; lessons on how to be a better fighter, how to be a better teacher and how to be a better person. Thank you Master Rilion for showing me that the lessons learned on the mats are best if carried over into life.”

-SSG Pitts-Dilley, Peter, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group March 2010

“One of the most complete guards of all time”

-GRACIEMAG, February 2009

“He is a great fighter with great technique. One of the best in the world.”

                                                -Rickson Gracie, Jornal do Brasil 1999

“ Much of my success as a fighter is because of Rilion. He is an excellent coach and person.”

                                                -Renzo Gracie,  Jornal do Brasil 1999

                                                 -Adam Golden MD, black belt