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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).
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.
Jan 21, 2010 · Helio Gracie is regarded as the father of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. A fighter and a teacher with a lion heart. Check his facts and life story
Jan 30, 2024 · Helio Gracie was a transformative figure in martial arts, best known for being one of the primary developers of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Born in Brazil in 1913, Helio was a physically frail child, which initially limited his participation in sports and physical activities.
Hélio Gracie (Belém do Pará, 1 de outubro de 1913 – Petrópolis, 29 de janeiro de 2009) foi o patriarca da família Gracie. [1] Foi responsável pela difusão do Jiu-Jitsu no Brasil e idealizador do estilo de arte marcial brasileira conhecido como Jiu-jitsu brasileiro .
Oct 2, 2020 · Many years ago, when on holiday in a dude ranch in Resende (state of Rio), Hélio Gracie found himself up against the stubbornness of a friend. He insisted in questioning the effectiveness of Jiu-Jitsu against a gun.
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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