Carlson Gracie
1932-08-13 - 2006-02-01
Rio de Janeiro - Chicago, Illinois
Description
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grandmaster and head of the Carlson Gracie Academy. Eldest son of Carlos Gracie and nephew of Hélio Gracie, he developed the Carlson Gracie Team's distinct "warrior style" emphasizing physical prowess and aggression. An MMA pioneer, he trained numerous champions including Vitor Belfort.
Teachers (2)
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Carlos Gracie(1940)expand_morefact_checkassessed by FSMverified
1 sourceFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkCarlson Gracie was the eldest son of Carlos Gracie and trained under him from childhood; documented in Wikipediaassessed by FSMverifiedFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialis -
Hélio Gracie(1940)expand_morefact_checkassessed by FSMverified
1 sourceFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkCarlson Gracie trained under his uncle Hélio Gracie alongside his father; Wikipedia lists both as his teachersassessed by FSMverifiedFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialis
Ranks (1)
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receipt_longRed belt, degree 93ConfirmedWikipedia confirms 9th degree red belt rankBJJ Ranking System
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1 sourceFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkWikipedia confirms 9th degree red belt rankassessed by FSMverifiedFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialis
Students (1)
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ViVitor Belfortsports_kabaddiCarlson Gracie Academy badge (1995-2000)
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1 sourceFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkBelfort trained under Carlson Gracie at the Carlson Gracie Academy, well-documented in MMA historyassessed by FSMverifiedFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialis
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