The Jiu-Jitsu Fighter: Grandmaster Helio Gracie 1913-2009

1/29/09

Grandmaster Helio Gracie died today at the age of 95, according to a report by Sherdog.

Brent said...: truly sad, Helio's decision to train so long ago and his example are the reason jj has become the worldwide phenomenon that it is. the gladiator theme is very fitting for such a tribute.; January 29, 2009 10:13 PM
garrett said...: yeah it is. unbelievable how much one guy changed the face of martial arts; January 29, 2009 11:35 PM
QuiKujoJin said...: This is definitely the loss of a legend. If I live that long, I hope to still be rolling as long as he did.; January 30, 2009 7:53 AM
khaddix said...: I'm amazed at how old he was. The martial arts seem to keep you young. How many stripes are there on his belt? I'd love to keep doing martial arts as long as he did.; February 2, 2009 5:23 AM