Roger Gracie Gomes (born September 26, 1981) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and mixed martial artist. He is the grandson of Carlos Gracie, brother of Helio Gracie, the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Roger was awarded his black belt by his cousin Renzo Gracie at the behest of Carlos Gracie, Jr. whilst training in New York in 2003. He is currently a third degree black belt. A member of the Gracie family, he is the son of Reila Gracie (daughter of Carlos Gracie) and Mauricio Motta Gomes. Roger Gracie is the founder and head instructor at The Roger Gracie Academy located in Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom.