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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.
Gracie family patriarch Hélio Gracie was a member of the Brazilian movement Integralism, which first appeared in Brazil in 1932. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro received an honorary black belt from Robson Gracie in 2018.
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.
Apr 19, 2024 · The third generation of the Gracie family tree consists of the grandchildren of Carlos Gracie Sr. and Hélio Gracie. They all learned BJJ from their fathers, uncles, or cousins and continued to innovate and spread their martial art around the world.
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.
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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