Carlos Gracie
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Carlos Gracie was the first Gracie to learn Judo
from Otávio Mitsuyo Maeda
. Based on this judo training, Carlos and his brothers founded the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
. He was a member of the legendary Gracie family
and was Hélio Gracie
's oldest brother.
, a Japanese emigrant to Brazil who was then a 4th dan
Kodokan
judoka. Carlos then passed the teachings on to his brothers Oswaldo, Gastão Jr., Jorge, and Hélio
. In 1925, the brothers opened their first academy in Brazil, marking the beginning of the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
) published a book detailing the life and times of Carlos Gracie. The book entitled "Carlos Gracie – O Criador De Uma Dinastia" (Carlos Gracie – The Creator of a Dynasty) is currently only available in Portuguese
but the English translation could be finished in 2011 http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/238664/Carlos-Gracie-Creator-of-a-Dynasty-author-interview/.
maxim "Let your food be your remedy", Carlos aimed at founding a system that would primarily prevent illness on days of competition. The basic principle of the Gracie Diet is to keep blood pH
level neutral by consuming only compatible nutrients at each meal. Gracie Diet is flexible but it definitely prohibits consumption of pork and its derivatives and adopts abstinence from alcohol and tobacco.
Judo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
from Otávio Mitsuyo Maeda
Mitsuyo Maeda
,a Brazilian naturalized as Otávio Maeda,was a Japanese judōka and prizefighter in no holds barred competitions. He was also known as Count Combat or Conde Koma in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, a nickname he picked up in Spain in 1908...
. Based on this judo training, Carlos and his brothers founded the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting...
. He was a member of the legendary Gracie family
Gracie family
The Gracie family is a prominent sporting family from Brazil known for their founding of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu . They have been successful in combat sport competitions including mixed martial arts, vale tudo and submission wrestling events...
and was Hélio Gracie
Hélio Gracie
Hélio Gracie was a Brazilian martial artist who, together with his brother Carlos Gracie, founded the martial art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, known internationally as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
's oldest brother.
Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
He was taught judo by Mitsuyo MaedaMitsuyo Maeda
,a Brazilian naturalized as Otávio Maeda,was a Japanese judōka and prizefighter in no holds barred competitions. He was also known as Count Combat or Conde Koma in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, a nickname he picked up in Spain in 1908...
, a Japanese emigrant to Brazil who was then a 4th dan
Dan (rank)
The ranking system is a Japanese mark of level, which is used in modern fine arts and martial arts. Originally invented in a Go school in the Edo period, this system was applied to martial arts by Kanō Jigorō, the founder of judo and later introduced to other East Asia countries.In the modern...
Kodokan
Kodokan
, or the Kodokan Institute, is the headquarters of the worldwide judo community. Literally, kō means "to lecture" or "to spread information," dō means "the way," and kan is "a public building or hall," together translating roughly as "a place for the study or promotion of the way." The Kodokan was...
judoka. Carlos then passed the teachings on to his brothers Oswaldo, Gastão Jr., Jorge, and Hélio
Hélio Gracie
Hélio Gracie was a Brazilian martial artist who, together with his brother Carlos Gracie, founded the martial art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, known internationally as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
. In 1925, the brothers opened their first academy in Brazil, marking the beginning of the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Biography
In 2009, Carlos' daughter Reila Gracie (mother of Roger Gracie-GomesRoger Gracie
Roger Gracie Gomes is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and mixed martial artist. Roger was awarded his black belt by his cousin Renzo Gracie at the behest of Carlos Gracie, Jr. whilst training in New York in 2003. He is currently a second degree black belt...
) published a book detailing the life and times of Carlos Gracie. The book entitled "Carlos Gracie – O Criador De Uma Dinastia" (Carlos Gracie – The Creator of a Dynasty) is currently only available in Portuguese
Portuguese language
Portuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...
but the English translation could be finished in 2011 http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/238664/Carlos-Gracie-Creator-of-a-Dynasty-author-interview/.
Family
Carlos had 21 children, 13 of whom earned the rank of black belt in Gracie Jiu-jitsu. These 13 are.:- Carlson GracieCarlson GracieCarlson Gracie, Sr. was a practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He was the eldest son of Carlos Gracie, founder of the system with his uncle Hélio Gracie, and learned the art from his uncle and his father. He was a member of the legendary Gracie family.- Biography :Carlson Gracie would later split...
, 9th degree red belt - Robson GracieRobson GracieCarlos Robson Gracie is the 2nd son of Carlos Gracie, the founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a member of the Gracie Family. Grandmaster Robson is a 9th degree red belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is the father of several children including notable black belts Charles Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Flavia...
, 9th degree red belt - Reyson GracieReyson GracieReyson Gracie is the 3rd son of Carlos Gracie, the founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a member of the Gracie Family. Like his father, he has structured his life around three pillars: Jiu-Jitsu, the Gracie Diet and Spiritualism...
, 9th degree red belt - Reylson GracieReylson GracieReylson Gracie is the son of Carlos Gracie the co-founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.- Biography :Grandmaster Reylson Gracie is an 8th degree red and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Reylson Gracie is known around the world due to his unique self-defense program and his teaching style...
, 8th degree red and black belt - Rosley Gracie, 8th degree red and black belt
- Carley GracieCarley GracieCarley Gracie, nicknamed "The lion of the Gracie family", is a Brazilian-born martial artist and a prominent member of the Gracie family.- Biography :...
, 8th degree red and black belt - Rolls GracieRolls GracieRolls Gracie was a notable practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a member of the Gracie family.- Biography :...
, Black belt (Raised by Helio GracieHélio GracieHélio Gracie was a Brazilian martial artist who, together with his brother Carlos Gracie, founded the martial art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, known internationally as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
) - Rocian Gracie, 7th degree red and black belt
- Carlion GracieCarlion GracieCarlion Gracie is a Brazilian-born martial artist and a prominent member of the Gracie family.- Biography :Carlion Gracie is a 7th degree black belt son of Carlos Gracie, founder of Gracie jiu-jitsu. Carlion Gracie Was born in Rio de Janeiro....
, 7th degree red and black belt - Carlos "Carlinhos" Gracie, Jr.Carlos Gracie, Jr.Carlos "Carlinhos" Gracie, Jr. is a 7th degree Red and Black Belt URL accessed on June 7, 2009 in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu . He started the Gracie Barra Academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is head of the Gracie Barra, one of the largest and most successful worldwide Jiu-Jitsu associations...
, 7th degree red and black belt - Karla Gracie, Black belt (First female Gracie family member to reach the rank of black belt)
- Crolin GracieCrolin GracieCrolin Gracie is an 7th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu earning his rank under Carlos Gracie Jr. and is a son of the legendary Carlos Gracie. He's a member of the legendary Gracie family. Crolin has been training since the age of 11 notably at the famous Rolls Gracie Academy Copacabana...
, 6th degree black belt - Rillion GracieRillion GracieRilion Gracie is a martial artist and a prominent member of the Gracie family. He is the youngest son and 20th child of Carlos Gracie the founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and holds the rank of 6th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
, 6th degree black belt
Gracie Diet
Carlos Gracie is the creator of the nutritional regimen known as the Gracie Diet. Following the HippocrateanHippocrates
Hippocrates of Cos or Hippokrates of Kos was an ancient Greek physician of the Age of Pericles , and is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine...
maxim "Let your food be your remedy", Carlos aimed at founding a system that would primarily prevent illness on days of competition. The basic principle of the Gracie Diet is to keep blood pH
PH
In chemistry, pH is a measure of the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution. Pure water is said to be neutral, with a pH close to 7.0 at . Solutions with a pH less than 7 are said to be acidic and solutions with a pH greater than 7 are basic or alkaline...
level neutral by consuming only compatible nutrients at each meal. Gracie Diet is flexible but it definitely prohibits consumption of pork and its derivatives and adopts abstinence from alcohol and tobacco.