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Hélio Gracie, Brazilian martial artist (born 1913)

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Hélio Gracie

Brazilian co-inventor of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (1913–2009)

Hélio Gracie was a Brazilian martial artist who together with his brothers Oswaldo, Gastao Jr, George and Carlos Gracie founded and developed the self-defense martial art system of Gracie jiu-jitsu, also known as Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ).
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January 29

Day of the year

January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 336 days remain until the end of the year.
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