It is with great sadness that Gracie Barra 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 on January 29th at Beneficencia Portuguesa Hospital in Petropolis, a mountain region of Rio de Janeiro.

We are sure his spirit will live in the hearts of all BJJ lovers and practitioners.

The Gracie Barra School leaves here a homage to a the Great Grand Master and our gratitude for all he has done for this incredible and noble art.

Our hearts go out to his family.

Photo: Gustavo Aragao.