Hélio Gracie
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Martial Artist
1913 – 2009
Who was Hélio Gracie?
Hélio Gracie was a Brazilian martial artist who, together with his brother Carlos Gracie, founded the martial art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and with Luiz França and Oswaldo Fadda the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. According to Rorion Gracie, his father Helio Gracie is one of the first sports heroes in Brazilian history; he was named Man of the Year in 1997 by the American martial arts publication Black Belt magazine. He was the father of Rickson Gracie, Royler Gracie, Royce Gracie, Relson Gracie, and Ultimate Fighting Championship Co-founder Rorion Gracie, among other sons and daughters. According to one of his most notable opponents, Masahiko Kimura, Gracie held the rank of 6th dan in judo.
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- Born
- Oct 1, 1913
Belém - Also known as
- Helio Gracie
- Siblings
- Spouses
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- Nationality
- Brazil
- Died
- Jan 29, 2009
Petrópolis
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on July 23, 2013
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