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2. Gracie jiu-jitsu ranking system - Wikipedia

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   The Gracie jiu-jitsu ranking system is a method of signifying competency and moral character of a jiu-jitsu practitioner, developed by founders Carlos and Hélio Gracie, and utilized by members of the Gracie family. Similar to the IBJJF Brazilian jiu-jitsu ranking system, the Gracie system has a number of key differences. Most notable is the ...

3. Gracie family - Wikipedia

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   The Gracie family (Portuguese:) is a family of martial artists originally from Belém, state of Pará, Brazil, whose ancestors came from Paisley, Scotland.They are known for promoting the self-defense martial arts system of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, commonly known as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, [1] originating from Kano jiu-jitsu (Judo) brought to Brazil by judoka prizefighter Mitsuyo Maeda.

4. Rener Gracie - Wikipedia

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   Rener Gracie (born 10 November 1983) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt [a] instructor, coach, and inventor.. One of the most recognisable figures in modern Brazilian jiu-jitsu, [2] [3] [4] Gracie is a well-known and popular coach [5] [6] [7] who has helped develop some top UFC competitors, such as Ronda Rousey, Brian Ortega, Brendan Schaub, Javier Vazquez and Lyoto Machida as well as ...

5. Gracie Challenge - Wikipedia

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   The Gracie challenge was first issued by then judoka Carlos Gracie [1] in the 1920s to promote and develop the Gracie's style of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and as an attempt to show that it was superior to other styles of martial arts. The matches typically featured a smaller Gracie versus a larger and/or more athletic looking opponent, and became ...

6. Rorion Gracie - Wikipedia

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   Rorion Gracie (Portuguese: [ˈʁɔɾjõ ˈɡɾejsi]; born January 10, 1952) is a Brazilian-born Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Grand Master, a prominent member of the Gracie family, writer, publisher, producer, lecturer, lawyer and the co-founder of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

7. Tim Kennedy (fighter) - Wikipedia

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   3rd degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu [2] under Royler Gracie [3] Black belt in Japanese Jujitsu under Terry Keller and Barry Smith [4] Black belt in Modern Army Combative [2] Years active: 2001–2003, 2006–2016: Mixed martial arts record; Total: 24: Wins: 18: By knockout: 6: By submission: 8: By decision: 4: Losses: 6: By knockout: 3 ...

8. Hélio Gracie - Wikipedia

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   Hélio Gracie (October 1, 1913 – January 29, 2009) was a Brazilian martial artist who together with his brothers Oswaldo, Gastao Jr, George and Carlos Gracie founded and developed the self-defense martial art system of Gracie jiu-jitsu, also known as Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ).

9. Masahiko Kimura vs. Hélio Gracie - Wikipedia

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   The fight between Japanese judoka Masahiko Kimura and Brazilian jiu-jitsu founder Hélio Gracie was held at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on October 23, 1951. It was held as a special challenge, with no titles on the line: Gracie was the self-proclaimed national jiu-jitsu champion, [1] seen as a regular judo 6th dan by Kimura, [2] while Kimura himself was coming from a career in ...