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RayOmac
29-01-2009, 20:09
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Grandmaster Helio Gracie passes away - www.MixFight.nl (http://www.mixfight.nl/forum/showthread.php?t=89585)

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Master Gracie Helio dies to the 95 years
thursday, 29 of January of 2009 - 12:42: 01

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For Guillermo Cruz
Photo Eduardo Ferreira

day 29 of January amanheceu sadder for the loving ones of the soft art. Creator of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the side of its brother Carlos, Master Gracie Helio, that had completed 95 years in 2008, faleceu in Rio De Janeiro. The TATAME not yet has greaters details on the cause of the death of the Master, but the death is confirmed.

At the moment, the definition is that the burial will be to the 17 hours in the Cemetary of Petrópolis, but still can be postponed and possibly transferred to Rio De Janeiro, therefore the Rickson, Royler and Rorion are are of the country, what it would postpone the burial so that they could arrive in time of if firing to the Master. He is on in the TATAME, we will bring more notice as soon as available.

RayOmac
29-01-2009, 20:11
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
by Brian Knapp ([email protected])

Helio Gracie, the father of Gracie jiu-jitsu, is dead at the age of 95. Gracie passed in his sleep early Thursday in Itaipaiva, Rio de Janeiro, after he had been admitted to a local hospital a few days prior for stomach problems.

“He passed the way he always wanted to –- quick and fast,” said an immediate relative, who asked not to be identified. The relative said Gracie’s body would be buried on Thursday.

The youngest of Cesalina and Gastao Gracie’s eight children, he learned traditional jiu-jitsu by watching his brother, Carlos, teach it, but his small frame made it difficult for him to execute the moves. As a result, he adapted techniques to fit his limited physical ability and gave rise to modern-day Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Gracie was involved in two legendary fights. He lost to Masahiko Kimura -- a man who outweighed him by some 80 pounds -- in 1951 when Carlos threw in the towel after Kimura broke Gracie’s arm with the shoulder lock that now bears his name. Four years later, Gracie fought former student Valdemar Santana for nearly four hours and won by technical knockout after Santana succumbed to exhaustion.

His impact on the sport of mixed martial arts was profound. His son, Rorion, was credited with developing the concept that became the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and another of his sons, Royce, won the first two UFC tournaments in 1993 and 1994. Two other sons, Rickson and Royler, also competed in MMA.

Gracie is survived by his wife Vera; his sons Rickson, Royler, Rolker, Royce, Relson, Robin and Rorion; his daughters Rerika and Ricci, as well as numerous siblings, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

TJ DeSantis contributed to this report.

renamer
29-01-2009, 20:14
helio op zijn 95e verjaardag


Why fear death? I don’t need anything, I don’t have anything, I don’t want anything. I think it’s silly for somebody to be scared of dying. One should be afraid of being born. I have already told my children when I die I want a party, with no alcohol, no hell raising [general laughter]. But I want a party with music, food… I don’t know if you guys believe in reincarnation, but we all go and come back until the day we no longer have to return. My brother [Carlos Gracie, already deceased] used to say the fellow only stops returning to Earth when he mingles with the Whole. Even when you’re thinking just a little bit wrongly, you come back to continue evolving. Hell, my friends, is right here on Earth.