One of the most important figures in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He was both a student of Helio Gracie and João Alberto Barreto. He helped spread Jiu-Jitsu in the states of Amazona and Bahia. His brothers Alvaro and Sergio are also BJJ red belts. Unbeaten during the 50s, he was a red belt of Helio Gracie’s. He was instrumental in the spread of BJJ in Sao Paolo. During the 40’s and 50’s, he was one of Gracies’ top fighters. He is the first non-Gracie member to achieve a red belt. Don’t be confused by the inclusion of several Gracies in this list, as they still haven’t reached the pinnacle that is the 10th degree.
Here’s a list of people with red belts outside the Gracie family who have managed to achieve the top honor possible in BJJ. His sons keep this tradition alive to this very day, Rickson Gracie in particular. He fought everyone at anytime, with matches often going on for hours. He always believed in BJJ as a practical, self-defense art and taught accordingly. While involved in creating BJJ with Carlos he was always more of a fighter than an entrepreneur. Hélio GracieĪs far as famous red belts go, Helio is always going to be on top of the list. He went unbeaten for a very long time, flying the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu flag along the way. His teacher was his brother, Carlos Gracie. He was more of a fighter than a teacher and spent his time fighting all over Brazil.
He was the first champion that came out of the family. He later moved to Sao Paolo and became a BJJ teacher of prominent celebrities, such as Congressmen. Gastao wasn’t a very competitive person and spent some time teaching in the academy. He was Helio and Carlos’ brother and was one of the first to help out in the newly formed academy, along with Oswaldo Gracie. continued his father’s work, which culminated with the formation of Gracie Barra and the IBJJF.
he is the person behind the rise of BJJ worldwide. is the founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the brother of Helio Gracie. Rickson Gracie: The 10th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Red Belts: 1.
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