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2. 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.

3. Roger Gracie - Wikipedia

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   Roger Gracie (born Roger Gracie Gomes; [b] 26 September 1981) is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist (MMA) and 5th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioner and coach. [ a ] The son of coral belt Mauricio Gomes and grandson of BJJ founder Carlos Gracie , Roger Gracie is one of jiu-jitsu's most decorated and accomplished ...

4. Royce Gracie - Wikipedia

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   Royce Gracie's branch of jiu-jitsu focuses mainly on the self-defense parts of the martial art. Gracie has accused modern "sporting" jiu-jitsu of teaching techniques that are unpractical and unrealistic to use in a self-defense situation, and claims to be rescuing the true intent of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu as devised by his father Hélio Gracie. [80]

5. Neiman Gracie - Wikipedia

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   Neiman Gracie Stambowsky [1] (born December 12, 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner. A two-time Pan-American champion in coloured belts, Gracie medalled at the 2013 black belt World No-Gi Championship before transitioning to MMA competing in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA .

6. 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).

7. 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 ...