Carlson Gracie
Born
1932-08-13, Rio de Janeiro
Died
2006-02-01, 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 Graciesports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableHis own words, as a student reports them; the Wikipedia infobox lists it, unsourced.The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.(1940)
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkHis own words, as a student reports them; the Wikipedia infobox lists it, unsourced. -
Hélio 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.
Ranks (1)
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receipt_longRed belt, degree 9 ProbableProbableWikipedia confirms 9th degree red belt rankThe evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.BJJ Ranking System
Students (13)
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Wallid Ismailsports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableSingle source.The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.(1983)
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkSingle source. -
Vitor Belfortsports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableBelfort trained under Carlson Gracie at the Carlson Gracie Academy, well-documented in MMA historyThe evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.location_onCarlson Gracie Academy badge (1995–2000)
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Rolls Graciesports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ConfirmedConfirmedTwo independent eyewitness accounts.The 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_checkTwo independent eyewitness accounts.visibilityFirst-hand“Yes, Rolls had his father-Uncle Hélio as his teacher, but then he started to attend harder training sessions under Carlson, his older brother, who really shaped him and shaped his competitiveness.”
visibilityFirst-hand“But all of us from the old days know that Rolls went over to train under Carlson after losing to Cícero Sobrinho (Barradas student) and Carlson called him over and said: “If you spend your whole day training self-defense with Uncle Hélio, you will never be good at jiu-jitsu!” And Rolls started to visit Carlson more often, and eventually he ended up becoming a direct student of Carlson.”
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Paulo Filhosports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu PossiblePossibleSingle source; it implies the relation but does not state 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_checkSingle source; it implies the relation but does not state it. -
Otávio Peixotinhosports_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.(1976)
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1 source expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkHis own account only.visibilityFirst-hand“In 1976 I went to Carlson, because overall, I thought Carlson’s game was more efficient.”
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Orlando Saraivasports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableSingle source.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_checkSingle source.“Later, Saraiva trained and taught under Carlson as well.”
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Murilo Bustamantesports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableSingle source.The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.(1977)
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkSingle source. -
Luis Carlos Valoissports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableSingle source.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_checkSingle source.“Valois is a [...] black-belt and long-time student and friend of Carlson.”
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Ignácio Aragãosports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableSingle source.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_checkSingle source. -
Fernando Pindukasports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableOwn account only.The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.(1968–1988)
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1 source expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkOwn account only.visibilityFirst-hand“As I said before, I met Carlson in 1968, starting as his student when I was only 14. I trained under him for 20 years, from 1968 to 1988.”
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Arthur Virgílio Netosports_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.(1965)
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1 source expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkHis own account only.visibilityFirst-hand“After, around 1965 or 1966 I began training with Carlson.”
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Antonio Carlos Rosadosports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableOwn account, with the author's introduction from the same interview.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_checkOwn account, with the author's introduction from the same interview.visibilityFirst-hand“I still have a receipt signed by Carlson when I signed up to train with him in 1967 at the time he was still partnered with Carley [Gracie].”
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André Pederneirassports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu ProbableProbableSingle source.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_checkSingle source.“André received his black-belt by the hands of Carlson Gracie in December 1988”
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