A shock went through the martial arts world  yesterday as news came out that Jiu Jistu Master Helio Gracie was dead.  He died at age 95, in a hospital in Rio de Janeiro.  Master Gracie was best known for his work in bringing Jiu Jitsu to Brazil, and then to the rest of the world.  He was truly a legend, and will be missed.

More information can be found at graciemag.com

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