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Pakar Ilusi Inner circle 5777 Posts 
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For all who knew of this great man... Sad news indeed...
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/28913997/ "Helio Gracie, the co-patriarch of the legendary Gracie clan that popularized Brazilian jiu-jitsu and originated the now-burgeoning sport of mixed martial arts, has died at 95." Rest in Peace and Thank You, Master... Pakar Ilusi
"Dreams aren't a matter of Chance but a matter of Choice." -DC-
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Hybrid Hunter Regular user Sydney, Australia 140 Posts
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Yeah, a legend of BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu).
I see there is at least another person to trains in BJJ here! |
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Dioxippus New user 46 Posts
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This happened 3 months ago.
In other news Lindbergh has sucessfully crossed the Atlantic. |
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kcg5 Inner circle who wants four fried chickens and a coke 1868 Posts
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Lololololololololol
Nobody expects the spanish inquisition!!!!!
"History will be kind to me, as I intend to write it"- Sir Winston Churchill |
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Dioxippus New user 46 Posts
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Honestly though, if there were a Gracie Jiu Jitsu school anywhere near me I'd study there.
You really can't overestimate the Gracies impact on combat sports. Rorion started the UFC which was little more than a giant (and very successful) advertisement for Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Royce wasn't even the best fighter in the family but they threw him in there just to show what Gracie Jiu Jitsu was all about. Everyone saw this 170 pound guy kicking butt in no holds barred, no weight class, fighting and Gracie Jiu Jitsu in America just took off. |
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Pakar Ilusi Inner circle 5777 Posts
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3 months ago doesn't diminish the sense of loss...
I guess to me, at least. To each his own. He was a great man nonetheless... The world has lost someone who was an inspiration to millions.
"Dreams aren't a matter of Chance but a matter of Choice." -DC-
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Dioxippus New user 46 Posts
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To each his own? I'm not even sure what that is supposed to mean. To each his own?
I'm just saying that Helio Gracie died several months ago. I'm not sure if you are just now finding out, or if you have finally gotten over it the point that you could post it as "news". But many, if not MOST, people here have no clue who Helio Gracie was. And couldn't care any less. Most people who actually know who Helio was are aware that he passed away a few months ago. That's all I'm saying. |
Aaron Little Loyal user Lexington KY 263 Posts
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He lived a long live, had a HUGE family, and lived to see his art change the face of martial arts. May he Rest In Peace.
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts
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Sad news. He seemed a decent fellow.
"The fool is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
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Dioxippus New user 46 Posts
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I drank a glass of watermelon juice in his honor.
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Slartibartfast Loyal user Southern Illinois 230 Posts
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Wait wait wait... Backup here.
Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic? Why wasn't I told about this?
If you can pull it off in a biker bar without being violated by a corn dog, more power to you.
-- Gwyd, the Unusual "YOUR Signature...speaks volumns (sic) as to your lack of understanding." --T.V. |
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Pakar Ilusi Inner circle 5777 Posts
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Because you were engrossed in more important matters.
So we didn't want to bother you.
"Dreams aren't a matter of Chance but a matter of Choice." -DC-
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts
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The Onion did a book of fake front page news from the whole of the 20th century.
There was an article from the 20's titled "Man Ventures Outside Without a Hat!" The Lindbergh thing reminded me of it. Man, that was a funny article.
"The fool is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
~Will Rogers |
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21263 Posts
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The Gracie family sold their interest in the UFC because they instituted RULES!
They felt that it made you the guy who could win within the contents of the rules, it did not necessarily make you the best fighter. Gotta respect that. The man had an impact, and the family continues to.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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