Royce Gracie
Mixed Martial Artist, UFC Hall of Famer, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner, Reserve Deputy Sheriff, Reserve Police Officer
Royce Gracie (born 12 December 1966) is a Brazilian semi-retired professional mixed martial artist, a UFC Hall of Famer, and a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. A member of the Gracie family, he is considered to be one of the most influential figures in the history of MMA.
Gracie gained fame for his success in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Between 1993 and 1994, he was the tournament winner of UFC 1, UFC 2, UFC 4, and fought to a draw with Ken Shamrock in the championship match in the Superfight at UFC 5. Gracie popularized Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and revolutionized mixed martial arts with his results contributing to the movement towards grappling and ground fighting in the sport.
Royce is a Reserve Deputy Sheriff in Franklin County, Idaho and a Reserve Police Officer in Rigby, Idaho. He will be a part of our department defensive tactics team and will teach in the police academy. Royce will also help with youth programs and work with officers in the field.