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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).

    • "Caxinguelê" ("Squirrel"), "O Caçula" ("The Youngest")
  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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    • Gracie Jiu-jitsu Academy
  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. Jan 30, 2024 · Learn about Helio Gracie, the founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, who adapted traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu to suit his smaller frame and challenged opponents from other martial arts. Discover his legacy, philosophy, fights, and influence on MMA and self-defense.

  5. Feb 9, 2009 · Sun 8 Feb 2009 19.01 EST. Hélio Gracie, who has died aged 95, was the founder, with his brother Carlos, of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a mixed martial art form of the traditional Japanese combat sport...

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  7. By Thomas Gerbasi • Jan. 28, 2009. The legendary patriarch of jiu-jitsu’s first family, Helio Gracie, has passed away at the age of 95. The father of nine children, including UFC Hall of Famer...

  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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