Famous Brazilian Martial Artists

Birthdate: September 14, 1902

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Belém, Pará, Brazil

Died: October 7, 1994

Remembered as a pioneer of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Carlos Gracie was enrolled into wrestling classes to channelize his aggression in childhood. He also followed what is known as the Gracie diet. Thirteen of his 21 children have the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt. He and his family developed the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.

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