Carlos Gracie

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Carlos Gracie is the founder of the Brazilian martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) along with his younger brother Hélio Gracie. He was taught a system of jujutsu and judo by Mitsuyo Maeda, a Japanese emigrant to Brazil and member of the Kodokan. Carlos then passed the teachings on to his brothers Gastão Jr., Jorge and Helio. In 1925, the brothers opened their first academy in Brazil, marking the beginning of art.

Family

Carlos had 21 children, 11 of which earned the rank of black belt in the family's art.

Sons with black belts

• Carlson Gracie, 9^th degree red and black belt
• Robson Gracie, 9^th degree red and black belt
• Reyson Gracie, 8^th degree red and black belt
• Reylson Gracie, 9^th degree red and black belt
• Rosley Gracie, 8^th degree red and black belt
• Carley Gracie, 8^th degree red and black belt
• Rolls Gracie, black belt
• Rocian Gracie, 7^th degree black belt
• Carlos Gracie, Jr., 7^th degree black belt
• Crolin Gracie, 6^th degree black belt
• Rillion Gracie, 5^th degree black belt

See also

• Gracie family

 

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