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  1. Hélio Gracie (October 1, 1913 – January 29, 2009) was a Brazilian martial artist who together with his brothers Oswaldo, Gastao Jr, George and Carlos Gracie founded and developed the self-defense martial art system of Gracie jiu-jitsu, also known as Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ).

  2. On October 23, 1951, Helio Gracie faced Masahiko Kimura who outweighed him by nearly 80 lbs. It was the first time that a jiu-jitsu world championship match would be held outside of Japan....

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  3. www.bjjheroes.com › bjj-fighters › helio-gracieHelio Gracie | BJJ Heroes

    Jan 21, 2010 · Learn about Helio Gracie, the 9th degree red belt and the most important figure in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu history. Discover his life story, his fights, his legacy and his influence on the Gracie family and the martial arts world.

  4. Apr 20, 2023 · Learn how Hélio Gracie adapted Japanese Jiu-Jitsu to create a style focused on leverage and submissions. Discover the history and legacy of the Gracie family tree, from the first generation to the fourth generation, and their achievements in BJJ and MMA.

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  5. The UFC pays tribute to Helio Gracie, the founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and the father of Royce Gracie. He died at 95 in 2009, leaving a legacy of gentle manner and amazing skill.

  6. Jan 30, 2024 · Learn how Helio Gracie adapted traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu to create Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art that emphasizes ground fighting and submission holds. Discover his influential fights, philosophies, and contributions to self-defense and MMA.

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  8. 1955- The Longest Fight. On May 24, Helio Gracie, 41, fights Waldemar Santana in the longest uninterrupted no-holds-barred fight in history. Even though retired from competition, Helio accepted Santana’s challenge, despite being 16 years older and almost 40 pounds lighter than the former Gracie Academy student.

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