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JiuJitsu legends

Founders and innovators who shaped Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.


Portrait of Mitsuyo Maeda(前田 光世), Father of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Mitsuyo Maeda(前田 光世)

Portrait of Carlos Gracie Sr, Founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Carlos Gracie Sr

Portrait of Helio Gracie, Co-Founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Helio Gracie

Portrait of Osvaldo Fadda, Champion of the People's Jiu-Jitsu

Osvaldo Fadda

Portrait of Waldemar Santana, Vale Tudo Champion & BJJ Outlaw

Waldemar Santana

Portrait of Rolls Gracie, The Innovator of Modern BJJ

Rolls Gracie

Portrait of Osvaldo Alves, Pioneer of Modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Osvaldo Alves

Portrait of Sergio Penha, Jiu-Jitsu Warrior & Icon of Resilience

Sergio Penha

Portrait of Rickson Gracie, The Undefeated Champion

Rickson Gracie

Portrait of Carlos Gracie Jr, Founder of Gracie Barra

Carlos Gracie Jr