Rorion Gracie speech at Rigan Machado red belt ceremony- April 10, 2026

On April 10, 2026, at the CSW World Conference, Rorion Gracie — son of Helio Gracie and a founding figure of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu — presented Rigan Machado with his 9th degree Red Belt, the highest honor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this clip, Rorion delivers a powerful speech honoring Rigan's lifetime of dedication to the art. The ceremony also saw Erik Paulson and six others receive their Coral Belts. Dave Meyer, a longtime student of Rigan Machado, was present to witness this historic moment in Jiu-Jitsu history.