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Rolls Gracie

Most talented Gracie of his generation; integrated wrestling/sambo into BJJ; died hang-gliding at 31

πŸ“ BrazilβŒ› Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)β§– Mar 28, 1951 – Jun 6, 1982
BJJGracie JJWrestlingSamboJudo
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Born Rio de Janeiro. Revolutionized BJJ by integrating wrestling. Premature death devastating to art.

Notable Achievements

Most talented Gracie of his generation; Integrated wrestling and sambo into BJJ; Revolutionary grappler

Documented Students

Rickson Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr., Romero Cavalcanti

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