Euclydes Hatem
| Euclydes Hatem | |
|---|---|
| Born |
16 September 1914 Brazil |
| Died | 26 September 1984 |
| Other names | Tatu |
| Style | Luta Livre |
| Notable students | Marco Ruas[1] |
Euclydes "Tatu" Hatem was born in 16 September 1914 in Rio de Janeiro Brazil.[2] He was made famous in 1940,[3] as being the Luta Livre fighter who defeated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend George Gracie.[4] Tatu helped to bring about Luta Livre's rise as martial art during its prime in Vale Tudo matches in Brazil.[4] Tatu is considered by some to be the founder of Luta Livre.[2] In the MMA Encyclopedia, Tatu is described as being short, thick and deadly.[1] Tatu and his students were described as being excellent grapplers.[1] He died in 26 September 1984.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The MMA Encyclopedia". google.com.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "האתר הרשמי של עמית חכים - The Founder - Tatu". amithakim.com.
- ↑ "History Of Luta Livre & Reasons For Lack Of “Mainstream” Popularity". Bjj Eastern Europe.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 T.P. Grant. "MMA Origins: Carlson Gracie Changes Jiu-Jitsu and Vale Tudo". Bloody Elbow.