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Euclydes Hatem

Mestre Tatu

Brazilian wrestler and founder of Luta Livre Esportiva grappling in Rio de Janeiro.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth9/16/1914
Date of Death9/26/1984
Era20th century
Country of OriginBrazilBrazil
Rank / TitleFather of Luta Livre
Active Years1930s–1980

Biography

Euclydes Hatem (Mestre Tatu) created Luta Livre in Rio de Janeiro in the 1930s as a submission-based no-gi grappling style that developed alongside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Associated Martial Arts

Luta LivreFounder→

Brazilian no-gi grappling built on submissions and control of the opponent on the ground. It was started in Rio in the 1920s and 1930s by Euclydes Hatem, known as Tatu.

Luta Livre EsportivaFounder→

The sport branch of Brazilian luta livre: no-gi grappling decided by submission or position, with strikes excluded.

Luta Livre Vale TudoFounder→

Full-contact complete fighting branch of Luta Livre with strikes, kicks and leg locks No-Gi.