Hélio Gracie is regarded as founding father of today’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – one of powerful combat sport techniques frequently used in popular Mixed Martial Arts championships, such as UFC or Pride. Formerly known as Gracie Jiu-Jitsu after Hélio Gracie, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu focuses on fighting your opponent on the ground using choke holds and joint lock. Use of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can allow a smaller person to defeat a stronger or bigger person.

Hélio Gracie was the only bearer of the 10th degree belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and aside from that, he was also a 6th dan in judo. Born on October 1, 1913 Hélio Gracie 95 year old. Today sad news hit the internet claiming that Hélio Gracie – Founder of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu passed away. I was not able to verify this information 100%, however greats like Hélio Gracie deserve recognition on pages of Beer Steak Blog and as fan of Mixed Martial Arts I would like to pay homage to one of the best fighters of the 20th century. If rumors are true, then I would just like to say RIP Hélio Gracie

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