Helio Gracie

cross_trainer · 06-17-2007, 01:40 PM

Beginnings of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

When Gracie was 16 years old, he found the opportunity to teach a Jiu-Jitsu class, and this experience led him to develop Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The Director of the Bank of Brazil, Dr. Mario arrived for class as scheduled. The instructor Carlos was running late and was not present. Hélio offered to begin the class with the man. When the tardy Carlos arrived offering his apologies, the student assured him it was no problem, and actually requested that he be allowed to continue learning with Hélio instead. Carlos agreed to this and Hélio began as an instructor. Hélio realized however, even though he knew the techniques theoretically, in actuality, the moves were much harder to execute. Due to his smaller size, he realized many of the jiu-jitsu moves required brute strength that his physical nature did not allow. He began adapting the moves for his particular physical attributes, and through trial and error learned to maximize leverage, thus minimizing the force that needed to be exerted to execute the move. From these experiments, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, formally [Only registered and activated users can see links. ], was created. Using these new techniques, smaller and weaker opponents gained the capability to defend themselves and even defeat much larger opponents.

Fight career

Hélio stated in an interview that he had around 15 fights. He began his fight career when he [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] professional [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] in 30 seconds in 1932. Also in 1932 he fought American [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] for fourteen 10 minute rounds until the event was stopped by the police. In 1934 Hélio fought [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ], who was being billed as a "world champion", for three 10 minute rounds. That match was declared a draw. Hélio did win against [Only registered and activated users can see links. ], a Japanese [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] who worked for [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] in the U.S.

Hélio lost a match to [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] due to an [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Hélio also fought in [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] vs. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] matches. In 1932 he fought Japanese [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Namiki. The fight ended in a draw, but according to the Gracies the bell rang just seconds before Namiki would have tapped out. Hélio had two fights with Japanese [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Yasuichi Ono after Ono choked out Hélio's brother Jorge Gracie in a match. Both fights ended in a draw. Hélio fought another Japanese [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Kato twice. The first time was at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] and they went to a draw. Afterwards, Hélio asked for a rematch. The rematch was held at Ibirapuera Stadium in [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] and Hélio won by choke. In 1955, Hélio went on to fight leading judoka [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] with Kimura winning via arm lock. In 1994, Hélio admitted in an interview that he had in fact been choked unconscious earlier in the match, but had revived and continued fighting.
Hélio shares the world record for longest match with his former student [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (also known as Adema Santa), a feat achieved when they spent 3 hours 40 minutes fighting with Hélio losing by knockout from a knee to the head. That fight was held at the [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] in [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] in 1955. At the age of 44 in 1957, Hélio attempted a comeback only to be stopped again by Adema Santa due to knee strikes to the stomach.

Career highlights

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Submitted Antonio Portugal
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Draw with [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Draw with Namiki
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Draw with [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Submitted [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Draw with Yasuichi Ono
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Draw with Yasuichi Ono
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Draw with Kato
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Submitted Kato by choke
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Defeated by [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] by [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Defeated by [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Adema Santa) by [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Defeated by [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Adema Santa) by [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

sugarngold · 11-19-2009, 09:29 PM

A true legend. Respect.

Chileno606 · 11-19-2009, 10:37 PM

The first 2 minutes looks like a bad awkward dancing lesson.

06-17-2007, 01:40 PM	#1
cross_trainer Bergeron Avatar Club ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,280	Helio Gracie Beginnings of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu When Gracie was 16 years old, he found the opportunity to teach a Jiu-Jitsu class, and this experience led him to develop Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The Director of the Bank of Brazil, Dr. Mario arrived for class as scheduled. The instructor Carlos was running late and was not present. Hélio offered to begin the class with the man. When the tardy Carlos arrived offering his apologies, the student assured him it was no problem, and actually requested that he be allowed to continue learning with Hélio instead. Carlos agreed to this and Hélio began as an instructor. Hélio realized however, even though he knew the techniques theoretically, in actuality, the moves were much harder to execute. Due to his smaller size, he realized many of the jiu-jitsu moves required brute strength that his physical nature did not allow. He began adapting the moves for his particular physical attributes, and through trial and error learned to maximize leverage, thus minimizing the force that needed to be exerted to execute the move. From these experiments, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, formally [Only registered and activated users can see links. ], was created. Using these new techniques, smaller and weaker opponents gained the capability to defend themselves and even defeat much larger opponents. Fight career Hélio stated in an interview that he had around 15 fights. He began his fight career when he [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] professional [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] in 30 seconds in 1932. Also in 1932 he fought American [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] for fourteen 10 minute rounds until the event was stopped by the police. In 1934 Hélio fought [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ], who was being billed as a "world champion", for three 10 minute rounds. That match was declared a draw. Hélio did win against [Only registered and activated users can see links. ], a Japanese [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] who worked for [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] in the U.S. Hélio lost a match to [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] due to an [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Hélio also fought in [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] vs. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] matches. In 1932 he fought Japanese [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Namiki. The fight ended in a draw, but according to the Gracies the bell rang just seconds before Namiki would have tapped out. Hélio had two fights with Japanese [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Yasuichi Ono after Ono choked out Hélio's brother Jorge Gracie in a match. Both fights ended in a draw. Hélio fought another Japanese [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Kato twice. The first time was at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] and they went to a draw. Afterwards, Hélio asked for a rematch. The rematch was held at Ibirapuera Stadium in [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] and Hélio won by choke. In 1955, Hélio went on to fight leading judoka [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] with Kimura winning via arm lock. In 1994, Hélio admitted in an interview that he had in fact been choked unconscious earlier in the match, but had revived and continued fighting. Hélio shares the world record for longest match with his former student [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (also known as Adema Santa), a feat achieved when they spent 3 hours 40 minutes fighting with Hélio losing by knockout from a knee to the head. That fight was held at the [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] in [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] in 1955. At the age of 44 in 1957, Hélio attempted a comeback only to be stopped again by Adema Santa due to knee strikes to the stomach. Career highlights [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Submitted Antonio Portugal [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Draw with [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Draw with Namiki [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Draw with [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Submitted [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Draw with Yasuichi Ono [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Draw with Yasuichi Ono [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Draw with Kato [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Submitted Kato by choke [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Defeated by [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] by [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Defeated by [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Adema Santa) by [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]: Defeated by [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Adema Santa) by [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
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11-19-2009, 09:29 PM	#2
sugarngold SUGAR IS CHAMP! ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mutantville, North Carolina Posts: 3,979	Re: Helio Gracie A true legend. Respect.
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11-19-2009, 10:37 PM	#3
Chileno606 Foul-mouthed Gentleman ESB Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Im not serious Posts: 2,544	Re: Helio Gracie The first 2 minutes looks like a bad awkward dancing lesson.
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