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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).
Mar 4, 2012 · 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
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.
Jan 30, 2024 · Helio Gracie played a pivotal role in the creation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, adapting techniques to accommodate his smaller physique. He demonstrated the effectiveness of BJJ through various notable fights, challenging opponents from different martial arts backgrounds.
Oct 10, 2015 · Considered one of the most influential figures in martial arts history, Helio Gracie, the father of modern jiu-jitsu died at the age of 95 in 2009. He would be 102 years old if he were alive...
Oct 2, 2013 · Helio Gracie, the godfather of jiu-jitsu, would have turned 100 years old Tuesday if he was alive, and many still don’t know about the battles he fought inside the ring. Helio Gracie...
Jun 12, 2023 · Helio Gracie’s legacy is the global spread and recognition of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a potent martial art. His teachings continue to influence generations of martial artists, and his impact can be felt in every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy and MMA competition worldwide.
A fighter, teacher, coach, philosopher and champion of a healthy lifestyle, Grandmaster Helio left many a valuable lesson. We set aside ten of those to celebrate his birth anniversary, and we dug up a photo gallery produced in April 2005 that shows some of his intimate moments. 1.
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