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From GracieMag Master Helio Gracie has passed away
Master Helio Gracie has passed away
Jiu-Jitsu loses its icon
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 Beneficencia Portuguesa Hospital, in Petropolis, mountain region of Rio de Janeiro.
“I created a flag from the sport’s dignity. I oversee the name of my family with affection and nerves of blood,” said the Professor, as his last worlds.
The Master will be buried this Thursday afternoon, at 5 pm, at the Chapel of the Petropolis municipal cemetery.
Helio Gracie’s last public appearance occurred in December of last year, during a belt-promotion ceremony held by Gracie Humaita at the Guanabara Yacht Club.
In October, Helio Gracie celebrated his 95th birthday at the Gracie Humaita academy, in Rio de Janeiro. Click here to see how the party went.
In one of his most famous interviews, published in the special 100th issue of GRACIEMAG, the professor had declared: “I’ve already told my sons that when I die I want there to be a party. No drinking, no debauchery.”
All workers at Gracie Publishing, the company responsible for GRACIEMAG, NOCAUTE and GRACIEMAG.com are in mourning and express their condolences and sadness to the bereaved family, his wife Vera, sons Rorion, Relson, Rickson, Rolker, Royler, Royce, Rherica, Robin and Ricci.
We will be back with more information shortly.
Thanks for posting. This is big news. One can only admire a family such as the Gracies. Jiu Jitsu and Martial arts have lost an Icon. RIP Grandmaster Gracie.
The Way of the Warrior is Practice. Daily practice, accumulate practice minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. {Book of 5 Rings}
RIP. What a contribution!
RIP Grandmaster Helio.
My respect and best wishes to the family, friends and students of Grandmaster Helio. His family is my prayers. Rest In Peace
I'm very sorry to hear this, but at the same time I can't help but be in awe of the life the man led. I'd go so far as to say that he was the most influential martial artist since Kano. RIP.
The world has lost a great master, but I'm sure that he's in a better place.
Hey, this question just came up with one of my students. Who is the successor to GM Helio Gracie? Rickson, Royce, Rorion? Who will become the new Grandmaster of Gracie Jiu Jitusu? Thanks.
Sorry if this is an inappropriate question. I know the Gracie family is still greiving but if someone has inside knowledge to the above question I would appreciate it.
Again, Condolences to the GM Of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Rest in Peace.
The Way of the Warrior is Practice. Daily practice, accumulate practice minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. {Book of 5 Rings}
Originally Posted by Hardball
Rorion Gracie is the eldest son of Hélio Gracie and holds a 9th degree black belt (or "red belt" in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) He was promoted on October 27, 2003
He also owns the BJJ triangle trademark...
"In all countries where personal freedom is valued, however much each individual may rely on legal redress, the right of each to carry arms - and these the best and the sharpest - for his own protection in case of extremity, is a right of nature indelible and irrepressible, and the more it is sought to be repressed the more it will recur."
James Paterson
What does that mean?
The Way of the Warrior is Practice. Daily practice, accumulate practice minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. {Book of 5 Rings}
What Degree are Royce and Rickson?
The Way of the Warrior is Practice. Daily practice, accumulate practice minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. {Book of 5 Rings}
RIP Grandmaster Helio
Grandmaster Helio's thoughts on dying, as quoted on this blog:
Helio Gracie quote from Bloody Elbow:
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.
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