Who is Helio Gracie?

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Helio Gracie is considered the father of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Smaller and weaker than his brothers, he adapted techniques to work with leverage rather than strength. He fought challenge matches into his 40s and taught until his death at 95. His philosophy emphasized efficiency and self-defense over sport.

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