People of Luta Livre

Luta Livre: 3 documented people. Founder: Euclydes Hatem. Also: grandmaster (1), notable figure (1).

Founder (1)

Euclydes HatemBrazilian wrestler Euclydes Hatem, known as Mestre Tatu, defeated George Gracie in 1942 and is cited as the founder of the martial art luta livre.

Grandmaster (1)

Roberto LeitãoBrazilian mechanical engineer Roberto Leitão, a 10th-dan holder in luta livre, developed hundreds of leverage techniques and led the development of luta livre in the 1970s.

Notable figure (1)

Euclides PereiraBrazilian vale tudo fighter nicknamed O Diabo Louro, active 1958–1977, who beat Carlson Gracie in 1968; 9th degree BJJ red belt.

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