✦ Founder
Carlos Gracie Sr.
also known as Carlos Gracie
Opened first Gracie academy 1925; Gracie Challenge; Gracie Diet; BJJ dynasty patriarch
📍 Brazil⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ Sep 14, 1902 – Oct 7, 1994
Brazilian Jiu-JitsuJudo (under Mitsuyo Maeda)
Affiliated ·Gracie BarraIBJJF
Born Belém. Studied under Maeda. Created Gracie Challenge and Gracie Diet.
✦ Founded
BJJ / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (co-founder)
Notable Achievements
Co-founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; Opened first Gracie Academy (1925); Created Gracie Diet; Red Belt; Patriarch of Gracie dynasty
Documented Students
Hélio, Carlson, Carlos Jr., Rorion, Rolls
