Birthdate: September 14, 1902
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Belém, Pará, Brazil
Died: October 7, 1994
Carlos Gracie was a prominent Brazilian martial artist who played a crucial role in the evolution of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Working with his brother Hélio Gracie and fellow students, he enhanced the martial art using the teachings of Japanese judōka Mitsuyo Maeda. Carlos Gracie built a martial arts legacy by sharing his expertise and developing a unique self-defense system called Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. This system, which focuses on grappling techniques rather than striking methods, laid the groundwork for the esteemed martial arts tradition of the Gracie family.
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