Gracie Humaitá

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Gracie Humaitá or Academia Gracie de Jiu-Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy on Humaitá Street, in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The academy was founded by Helio Gracie after the original Gracie Academy closed its doors in downtown Rio in the 1960s. The gym is currently run by Hélio's sons, Royler and Rolker Gracie. Almost all of the fighters in the famous Gracie family, including Rickson, have trained at the school extensively. Other notable students include Saulo Ribeiro, Leonardo Xavier, Pedro Sauer, Cleber Luciano, and Megaton Dias.

Helio Gracie, who modified Judo into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Helio Gracie, who modified Judo into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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