# Who is Royce Gracie?

Royce Gracie introduced BJJ to the world by winning UFC 1, 2, and 4 in the early 1990s. He was chosen specifically because he was not the biggest or strongest Gracie - his victories proved BJJ's effectiveness regardless of size. Royce's UFC performances sparked global interest in BJJ.

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