<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Relson Gracie Federation]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the official Relson Gracie Federation Website for all current federation schools, currently associated black belts, and federation news.  ]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 22:02:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.relsongracie.org/pt/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Grandmaster Relson Coming to America Soon!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relson Gracie coming to the Mainland! Please share with other Affiliates in case they miss this. Starting about Aug 10 Relson is planning to hit the mainland for 2 weeks kicking off at @Rhallan’s new school. In some areas like Ohio and Maryland he will try to combine schools in larger facilities and he wants to visit as many as he can. Please post here if you’re interested in hosting and we’ll do our best to help him coordinate. We’ll also be sending Emails out in an effort to connect with...]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/post/grandmaster-relson-coming-to-america-soon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a35cf01bfacb36e35402a8c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:22:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6051e6_87503c2989724ece81c2b0656ea5378a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>O2 Martial Arts Academy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday Grandmaster Relson!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grandmaster Relson's birthday is March 28 and he just made 73 years young!  He is still going strong and teaching a lot of seminars, now mostly in Brazil throughout the various academies.  He said he was having a great day and enjoying life!  Living Aloha and Everyday is a still a Holiday!  He mentioned that he may come to Hawaii in August possibly, but nothing is set as of yet.  Please wish Grandmaster Relson a happy birthday and pray that he has many more birthdays to share with all of us! ...]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/post/happy-birthday-grandmaster-relson-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ca391420141e70489b4512</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:54:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6051e6_b3261247feeb4e7b82c08b7aa3886b22~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_515,h_643,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>O2 Martial Arts Academy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Todd Tanaka Cancer Fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[As you may or may not know, our close friend Todd Tanaka, head of Team HK which is a Relson Gracie Association and long time Grandmaster Relson student (7th degree black belt under Grandmaster Relson), has been diagnosed with cancer and has been in the hospital more than he's been at home for the last month. As you can imagine his hospital bills and medical costs are going to be enormous and that's along with the future treatment that he is going to have to endure to treat and beat this...]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/post/todd-tanaka-cancer-fundraiser</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c70384e83f690c1765dcc4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:32:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da9271_bb24ff7ea60f4350a7c629d586a9753e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>O2 Martial Arts Academy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relson Gracie Cleveland In-School Tournament Coming Up in May!]]></title><description><![CDATA[My name is Mark Stefanac from Relson Gracie Cleveland and I’m reaching out to invite you and your students to our upcoming Relson Gracie In-House Tournament in Willoughby, Ohio. All the key details are included on the attached flyer, which you are welcome to hang in your academy. Here’s an overview: When: Saturday, May 30, 2026 Location:  38000 Euclid Ave., Willoughby, Ohio 44094 Time:  Check-in 8:00 AM. Rules meeting 9:00 AM Format:  Sub Only, Ref Decision Divisions:  Youth, Adults, and...]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/post/relson-gracie-cleveland-in-school-tournament-coming-up-in-may</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b1e7ada547e1dd3d805b01</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:10:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>O2 Martial Arts Academy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Relson Gracie In-School Hawaii Tournament a Huge Success!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gracie Uptown hosted an in-school tournament for all the Relson Assocations in Hawaii on Saturday, February 28.  It just so happened that there was a state tournament that day, but that was the only day available so the vast majority of the team supported the in-school tournament. We had about 130 competitors from kids all the way up to adults. There were a bunch of high level purple belt and brown belt matches as well so that was a treat for all.  Gracie Uptown, O2 Martial Arts Academy, Team...]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/post/team-relson-gracie-in-school-hawaii-tournament-a-huge-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b1e6769f757da15ac4338b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:06:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>O2 Martial Arts Academy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relson Gracie Cleveland Hosting an In-School Tournament May 31, 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Mark Steffanic and his Relson Gracie Cleveland team ( https://www.graciecle.com/ ) is hosting an in-school tournament open to...]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/post/relson-gracie-cleveland-hosting-an-in-school-tournament-may-31-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68305c365a31670dbb6f58d5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 11:31:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>O2 Martial Arts Academy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jean Vandesteen Seminar at Vasconcellos BJJ Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exciting News! Join us for an exclusive seminar with Jean Vandesteen, 5th degree Relson Gracie Black Belt! Date: September 15th Time:...]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/post/jean-vandesteen-seminar-at-vasconcellos-bjj-florida</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66c79782ccf74575c6051aa0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:59:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>O2 Martial Arts Academy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming Grandmaster Relson Seminars on the Mainland!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grandmaster Relson will be performing seminars at the below schools. Please reach out to the academies for specific information and...]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/post/upcoming-grandmaster-relson-seminars-on-the-mainland</link><guid isPermaLink="false">666fab5292602d69b1834874</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 03:21:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>O2 Martial Arts Academy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming Grandmaster Relson Seminars!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grandmaster Relson will be performing seminars below.  Don't miss it!  Hawaii Locations: Friday 6/7/24: RSA Academy  Monday 6/10/24: HNL...]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/post/upcoming-grandmaster-relson-seminars</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66621fcd9aee456fa203d274</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:53:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>O2 Martial Arts Academy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Mahi Coral Belt Promotion!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grandmaster Relson Gracie will promote only his second Coral (Black and Red) belt, Sam Mahi, this Saturday, June 1, 2024. Sam is one of...]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/post/sam-mahi-coral-belt-promotion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">665a5e6fcba9b154bc9b0446</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 23:39:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da9271_b4dfeba07888475a91ee29873db7412e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_816,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>O2 Martial Arts Academy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relson Gracie Brazil Camp October 2024!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grandmaster Relson Gracie has opened his next personalized Brazil camp on October 20-26, 2045. Only limited spots are available.  Sign up...]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/post/relson-gracie-brazil-camp-october-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66107725bf2a6cb7b7e3cb82</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 22:15:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da9271_96573629ca334d219f5dea7d0dc137c1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>O2 Martial Arts Academy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday Grandmaster Relson!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy birthday to Grandmaster Relson Gracie!  71 years young and going strong!  He just finished up a successful Exclusive Brazil Camp in...]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/post/happy-birthday-grandmaster-relson</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6605bb52e2dfcfa2a6e4c88a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:51:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da9271_77e9f2886d9b4565b33763b39fc1a526~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>O2 Martial Arts Academy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jean Vandesteen Early 2024 Tour USA/Mexico/Hawaii]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relson Gracie Black Belt and head instructor of Relson Gracie Leblon will be visiting the US and Mexico in the April and May timeframe of...]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/post/jean-vandesteen-early-2024-tour-usa-mexico-hawaii</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65dea88b5b8a466a2a09d63b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:42:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da9271_73111f8f9dac4ec2828a868de72b385a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>O2 Martial Arts Academy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grandmaster Relson Seminar March 6, 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do not miss this opportunity to take this seminar with Grandmaster Relson Gracie in Brazil. White gis only please.  Limited spaces. ...]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/post/grandmaster-relson-seminar-march-6-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65d3afa55b6b457d33d77775</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:47:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da9271_2bae87e1d2fd46b98b443e0fce82278b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>O2 Martial Arts Academy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grandmaster Relson Gracie Seminar Brazil March 2, 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do not miss this opportunity to take this seminar with Grandmaster Relson Gracie in Brazil. White gis only please.  Limited spaces. ...]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/post/grandmaster-relson-gracie-seminar-brazil-3-2-24</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65d3ae1d75714fe96ddaf944</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:42:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da9271_bf81c0125f504e5e8681034158c44c44~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>O2 Martial Arts Academy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relson Gracie Camp March 2024 in Brazil!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven days imersed in the refinement of Jiu-Jitsu, absorbing the extensive knowledge and experience lived by the master.  Spend a week...]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/post/relson-gracie-camp-march-2024-in-brazil</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65d3ad69f16cba6e034df25f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:36:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da9271_3bb19d370b3744579300f8343b58f716~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>O2 Martial Arts Academy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relson's First American Coral Belt!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A monumental promotion was conducted at the Gracie Ohio Academy on Saturday, September 9 when Grandmaster Relson Gracie promoted his...]]></description><link>https://www.relsongracie.org/post/first-american-coral-belt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">650aac06e5954a15cac4169c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:25:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6051e6_dcc3b2a903d94f85a221bbaa3e896965~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gracieteamhk</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>