Carlos Gracie

Carlos Gracie (September 14, 1902 – October 7, 1994) was the first Gracie to learn Judo from Otávio Mitsuyo Maeda. Based on this judo training, Carlos and his brothers founded the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He was a member of the legendary Gracie family and was Hélio Gracie's oldest brother.

Read more about Carlos Gracie:  Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Biography, Family, Gracie Diet

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