✦ Founder
Hélio Gracie
also known as Hélio Gracie
Leverage-based ground fighting; foundation of MMA
📍 Brazil⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ Oct 1, 1913 – Jan 29, 2009
Brazilian Jiu-JitsuJudoKodokan Jiu-Jitsu (via Carlos Gracie)
Affiliated ·Gracie AcademyIBJJFGracie Barra
Born Belém. Adapted judo for smaller practitioners. Gracie Challenge changed combat sports.
✦ Founded
BJJ / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Notable Achievements
Co-founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; 6th Degree Red Belt; Created Gracie Challenge tradition; Patriarch of Gracie fighting family
Documented Students
Rickson, Royler, Rorion, Relson, Rolls Gracie
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