People of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 7 documented people. Founder: Hélio Gracie. Also: origin community (1), master (1), champion (2).

Founder (3)

Hélio GracieGrandmaster / MestreBrazilian martial arts legend and principal co-founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).Relson GracieFounder: Gracie Jiu-JitsuGrandmaster / MestreBrazilian BJJ grandmaster, second son of Hélio Gracie, and founder of Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Hawaii.Rorion GracieFounder: Gracie Jiu-JitsuGrandmaster / MestreEldest son of Hélio Gracie and primary co-founder of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 1993.

Origin community (1)

Gracie FamilyOrigin community: Gracie Jiu-JitsuBJJ Family LineageLegendary Brazilian martial arts dynasty that created and globalized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Master (1)

Renzo GracieMaster / MestreBrazilian BJJ grandmaster, Pride/UFC champion, and founder of the renowned Renzo Gracie Academy in NYC.

Champion (2)

Royce GracieMaster / UFC PioneerBrazilian BJJ grandmaster, three-time early UFC tournament champion, and global MMA pioneer.Royler GracieMaster / MestreBrazilian BJJ grandmaster, 4-time IBJJF World Champion, and 3-time consecutive ADCC Submission champion.

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