Hélio Gracie
Born
1913-10-01, Belém, Pará
Died
2009-01-29, Petrópolis
Teachers (2)
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Carlos Graciesports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ConfirmedConfirmedWell-documented brother relationship and teachingThe evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.(1925)
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkWell-documented brother relationship and teaching -
Miura Sakusports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableDocumented but less prominent than Carlos' teaching roleThe evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.
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1 source expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkDocumented but less prominent than Carlos' teaching role“Hélio foi treinado por George para as suas primeiras lutas, antes deste romper com Carlos em 1934”
Ranks (1)
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receipt_longRed belt, degree 10 ConfirmedConfirmedIndependent sources state it, including the IBJJF's own graduation system; the date is not documented.The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.BJJ Ranking Systemgranted by International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkIndependent sources state it, including the IBJJF's own graduation system; the date is not documented.
Offices held (1)
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corporate_farePresidentFederação de Jiu-Jitsu do Estado do Rio de Janeiro ProbableProbableSingle source.The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.1967
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1 source expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkSingle source.“The manual was likely to have been written by Hélcio Leal Binda and was approved by Helio, the federation’s president.”
Students (11)
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Royler Graciesports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableHis own account only.The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.
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1 source expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkHis own account only.visibilityFirst-hand“I had my Uncle [Carlos], my father who was the main one, my brothers and cousins.”
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Royce Graciesports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu PossiblePossibleTwo sources imply it; neither states it.Some evidence points to the claim, but it is thin, indirect, or in unresolved conflict with other evidence.
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkTwo sources imply it; neither states it.alt_routeIndirect“Royce Gracie – Helio’s son and the star of the early UFCs.”
alt_routeIndirect“Rickson Gracie (1958–) was the logical choice to represent the family style, but after Rorion discovered Rickson teaching students outside Rorion’s Gracie Academy, Rorion instead chose another brother, Royce (1966–), to showcase Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in this event”
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Rorion Graciesports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ConfirmedConfirmedThe official Rorion Gracie biography states he is the eldest son of Hélio Gracie, was introduced to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu before he could walk, and trained under his father's supervision from childhood; the Royce Gracie Lifestyle article corroborates the father-son training relationshipThe evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkThe official Rorion Gracie biography states he is the eldest son of Hélio Gracie, was introduced to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu before he could walk, and trained under his father's supervision from childhood; the Royce Gracie Lifestyle article corroborates the father-son training relationshipvisibilityFirst-hand -
Romero Cavalcantisports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu PossiblePossibleWikipedia records Helio Gracie in Cavalcanti's instructor lineage, but the cited passage only places Cavalcanti at the Gracie school in Copacabana where Helio taught - it doesn't state the teacher relationship directly, only implies itSome evidence points to the claim, but it is thin, indirect, or in unresolved conflict with other evidence.
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1 source expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkWikipedia records Helio Gracie in Cavalcanti's instructor lineage, but the cited passage only places Cavalcanti at the Gracie school in Copacabana where Helio taught - it doesn't state the teacher relationship directly, only implies it -
Rolls Graciesports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ConfirmedConfirmedThe family's official biography states Rolls was raised for the most part by his uncle Helio Gracie; two other sources corroborate that Helio taught him jiu-jitsu from before he could walk. Period is approximate: birth (1951) through his departure for Carlson Gracie's Copacabana academy around 1970The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.(1951–1970)
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4 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkThe family's official biography states Rolls was raised for the most part by his uncle Helio Gracie; two other sources corroborate that Helio taught him jiu-jitsu from before he could walk. Period is approximate: birth (1951) through his departure for Carlson Gracie's Copacabana academy around 1970 -
Rickson Graciesports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ConfirmedConfirmedRickson is the son of Hélio Gracie and trained under him from childhood; awarded black belt at 18The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.(1965)
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkRickson is the son of Hélio Gracie and trained under him from childhood; awarded black belt at 18 -
Relson Graciesports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableBJJ Heroes records Relson's lineage as Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Relson Gracie and states that Helio handed Relson his black belt after seven years as a brown belt; Wikidata also lists Helio Gracie as his student of (P1066)The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkBJJ Heroes records Relson's lineage as Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Relson Gracie and states that Helio handed Relson his black belt after seven years as a brown belt; Wikidata also lists Helio Gracie as his student of (P1066) -
Pedro Valente Sr.sports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableGracieMag interview confirms training with Hélio Gracie starting 1951The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.location_onGracie Academy badge (1951)
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1 source expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkGracieMag interview confirms training with Hélio Gracie starting 1951“My father took me to the Gracie Academy in downtown Rio back in the 50's. I was 13 then and started to learn Jiu-Jitsu. Later on I participated at some fights at Maracanãzinho”
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Luis de França Filhosports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableBook source mentions training with Hélio Gracie in Rio de JaneiroThe evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.
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1 source expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkBook source mentions training with Hélio Gracie in Rio de Janeiro“Posteriormente, deu continuidade ao seu aprendizado no Rio de Janeiro com Geo Omori, Takeo Yano e Hélio Gracie”
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Joaquim Valentesports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableJoaquim trained under Hélio Gracie from age 2 and received his Professor's Diploma directly from him in 2007; documented on the Valente Brothers official websiteThe evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.(1991)
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1 source expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkJoaquim trained under Hélio Gracie from age 2 and received his Professor's Diploma directly from him in 2007; documented on the Valente Brothers official website -
Carlson Graciesports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu PossiblebalancePossible – conflicting evidence recordedThe Wikipedia infobox lists it, unsourced; Carlson himself credited only his father.Some evidence points to the claim, but it is thin, indirect, or in unresolved conflict with other evidence.(1940)
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkThe Wikipedia infobox lists it, unsourced; Carlson himself credited only his father.
Sources
SILVA, Elton; CORRÊA, Eduardo. Muito antes do MMA: O legado dos precursores
do Vale Tudo no Brasil e no mundo. 2020.info
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