Son of Grandmaster Hélio Gracie, Royler becomes one of the most decorated competitors of his generation — a four-time ADCC champion and multiple-time IBJJF World Champion — carrying the Gracie family art forward.

Describe what happened during this milestone.

Xande Ribeiro joins his brother at the top of the sport — multiple-time IBJJF World and No-Gi World Champion, ADCC absolute champion — helping cement the Ribeiro brothers as the foundation of a global academy network.

Saulo Ribeiro promotes Chris Blanke to black belt: Saulo's first American black belt. Blanke builds a respected competition program and passes on the Ribeiro system to a new generation of American grapplers.

Coach Bryan Atterson develops a strong lineage of his own within this tradition and takes Chris McKinney under his wing, guiding him from white belt through the ranks.

Bryan Atterson promotes Chris McKinney to black belt. Chris continues to represent this lineage in West Virginia and is now directly affiliated with Chris Blanke and Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu.

Chris McKinney leads Arte Suave Jiu Jitsu Academy in Beckley, WV — carrying the Ribeiro / Blanke / Six Blades tradition into every class, every competitor, and every kid on the mat.