RIP Helio Gracie

[Steve]

Regardless of how you feel about BJJ, MMA or whatever else, Professor Helio Gracie is as much an institution in Martial Arts as anyone and his passing is a loss not just for grappling, but for the martial arts community at large. RIP.

It is with great sadness that GRACIEMAG.com announces the passing of Grandmaster Helio Gracie. At 95 years of age, the great icon and one of those most responsible for Jiu-Jitsu’s success in Brazil and the world died this morning, at home, in the district of Itaipava, in the mountain region of Rio de Janeiro.

http://www.graciemag.com/news/144/ARTICLE/13149/2009-01-29.html

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

A great man who truly inspired!

 

[JadecloudAlchemist]

An amazing man who's life is a legacy and passed down to many.

I am sorry to hear of this sad news of someone who will be greatly remembered.

 

[LuckyKBoxer]

RIP Helio Gracie!
I am so appreciative for the art that developed from the hard work of Helio and his Brother Carlos. Both are gone now, but the art is alive and well. I will go roll an extra class today and think about how these men brought this great art to us.

 

[MJS]

RIP. Certainly the loss of a legend.:asian:

 

[morph4me]

:asian:

 

[tellner]

Not a career cut short, but no less tragic.

 

[stickarts]

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[shesulsa]

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[Cryozombie]

A great fighter, a great innovator, and a man who's skills and legacy are to be admired and remembered.

 

[Xue Sheng]

:asian:

 

[arnisador]

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[Carol]

What an amazing man, that brought so much to the arts. :asian:

 

[Drac]

Another legend passes on...

 

[jarrod]

an inspirational martial artist, RIP.

jf

 

[Tez3]

A true inspiration :asian:

 

[Kempojujutsu]

Rip

 

[Nolerama]

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[exile]

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[seasoned]

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