Hélio Gracie date of birth:
October 1, 1913
How old was Hélio Gracie when died?
95
Where was Hélio Gracie born?
Belem, Para, Brazil
When did Hélio Gracie die?
January 29, 2009
Where did Hélio Gracie die?
Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hélio Gracie body shape:
Athletic
What color is Hélio Gracie's hair?
Bald
Is Hélio Gracie gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Hélio Gracie?
Roman Catholic
What is Hélio Gracie's ethnicity?
White
What is Hélio Gracie nationality?
Brazilian
What is Hélio Gracie's occupation?
Martial Artist
Short Biography
Hélio Gracie (October 1, 1913 – January 29, 2009) was a Brazilian martial artist who, together with his brother Carlos Gracie, founded the martial art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and with Luiz França and Oswaldo Fadda the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). According to Rorion Gracie, his father Helio Gracie is one of the first sports heroes in Brazilian history; he was named Man of the Year in 1997 by the American martial arts publication Black Belt magazine. He was the father of Rickson Gracie, Royler Gracie, Royce Gracie, Relson Gracie, and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Co-founder Rorion Gracie, among other sons and daughters. According to one of his most notable opponents, Masahiko Kimura, Gracie held the rank of 6th dan in judo.