People of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: 4 documented people. Founders: Hélio Gracie, Carlos Gracie. Also: grandmaster (2).

Founder (1)

Hélio GracieBrazilian master (1913–2009), co-founder of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, who adapted jiu-jitsu techniques so that leverage and position decide rather than strength.

Co-founder (1)

Carlos GracieBrazilian jiu-jitsu teacher (1902–1994), the eldest of the Gracie brothers, co-founder of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and author of the Gracie diet.

Grandmaster (2)

Relson GracieBrazilian Gracie jiu-jitsu master, son of Hélio Gracie, national champion of Brazil for 22 straight years and organizer of the first BJJ tournament outside Brazil (Honolulu, 1992).Rorion GracieBrazilian Gracie jiu-jitsu master, eldest son of Hélio Gracie, who opened the style's path to the USA and co-founded the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 1993.

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