Compared to other martial arts, Brazilian jiu-jitsu is still in its infancy. For that reason, footage exists of the early, developmental days of the art. By 1986, Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a martial art had existed for decades. But the art as a sport, a form of regulated competition in and
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Rickson Gracie is one of the most noteworthy and mythologized characters in jiu-jitsu. Widely considered the Gracie family’s best competitor, he is said to be undefeated in hundreds of amateur and street fights, and he retired as an undefeated professional MMA fighter. Importantly, Gracie was able to witness first-hand the
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Rickson Gracie is a mythological figure in jiu-jitsu. He was the most athletic and talented direct son of Helio Gracie, rumored to have been 400-0 in competition, and the family’s chosen representative in early Japanese MMA. Gracie’s competitive and athletic prime coincided with the very early growth of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which
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Rickson Gracie is a bit of a mythological figure in jiu-jitsu. He was the most athletic and talented direct son of Helio, rumored to have been 400-0 in competition, and the family’s chosen representative in early Japanese MMA. More than that, Gracie is known for his unique personality, physical training,
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Relson Gracie was recently arrested just outside of Rio De Janeiro, Brasil on drug charges relating to a suitcase full of Marijuana derivatives. The news was first reported by local newspaper, O Dia. Since then however, Relson has now been released and officially cleared of all charges levied against him
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Relson Gracie is a 9th Degree red belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), the brother of Rickson and Royce Gracie and one of the oldest members of the Gracie Family. Relson was arrested around dawn on Saturday 25th January as he was driving down the Presidente Dutra Highway between Rio De
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