20 Sports Documentaries You Must See Before You Die

20. Tradition: The Rise Of A Gracie Fighter

With the rise of mixed martial arts and the UFC, people have become far more interested in all the different fight styles that are used within the sport. One of the most important facets of the sport is jiu-jitsu, with many people confused and fascinated in equal measure by the complicated grappling art.

The family that are mostly associated with the creation of Brazilian jiu-jitsu are the Gracies. While Rickson Gracie is usually considered the best grappler the family has ever produced, due to his amazing fights in Japan and the legendary status he's built up over the years, there's a good portion of people who strongly believe that Roger Gracie is the finest best jiu-jitsu player to ever step foot on a mat.

Tradition: Rise of a Gracie fighter follows the multi-time world and ADCC champion during a point in his career where he's trying to achieve the seemingly impossible against his most dangerous opponents. Even if you know nothing about jiu-jitsu or even have an interest in it, there's something captivating about watching someone strive for greatness and you see that throughout this flick.