Saturday, 1 October 2011

Today we remember Grand Mater Hélio Gracie born October 1, 1913

Hélio Gracie  together with his brother Carlos Gracie, founded the martial art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, known internationally as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Until his death in January 2009, Helio Gracie was the only living 10th degree grand master of that system, and is widely considered as one of the first sports heroes in Brazilian history.

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