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The fight between Japanese judoka Masahiko Kimura and Brazilian jiu-jitsu founder Hélio Gracie was held at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on October 23, 1951.
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Dec 31, 2003 · 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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Nov 14, 2015 · On October 23, 1951, Hélio 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.
Oct 8, 2020 · As a tribute to Kimura’s victory, the reverse ude-garami technique he used to defeat Gracie has since been commonly referred to as the Kimura lock, or simply the Kimura, in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and, more recently, mixed martial arts circles.
Helio Gracie vs. Masahiko Kimura - Colourised & Remastered. The legendary bout between Helio & Kimura took place at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Oct...
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In submission grappling, the reverse ude-garami arm lock is often called the "Kimura", [4] due to his famous victory over Gracie jiu-jitsu co-founder Hélio Gracie. In the Japanese professional wrestling world, he is known for being one of Japan's earliest stars and the controversial match he had with Rikidōzan.
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Jul 24, 2017 · The story is at once fascinating, inspiring, and tragic. The “kimura” is named after perhaps the best judo competitor who ever lived, Masahiko Kimura (1917-1993). In an age before weight lifting became an integral part of judo practice, Kimura was an avid weight lifter and body builder.
