Andre Derizans is a 2nd degree Relson Gracie Jiu-jitsu Black Belt. Andre was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and has been trained in jiu-jitsu by the legendary Gracie family. The Gracie family is the largest family in sports history (Guiness Book), and Grandmaster Helio Gracie and his sons carry the roots and tradition of pure Gracie jiu-jitsu. Andre started training jiu-jitsu at the main Gracie academy in Rio de Janeiro with Master Royler Gracie and Master Rolker Gracie and continued his training in Hawaii with Master Relson Gracie where he received his Black Belt, and was trained as a professor in the fine art of Gracie jiu-jitsu.