Rolls Gracie
| Rolls Gracie | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 28, 1951 |
| Died | June 6, 1982 (aged 31) |
| Style | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo |
| Teacher(s) | Georges Mehdi, Bob Anderson (Wrestler) Carlos Gracie |
| Rank | 9th Degree Red Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Notable students | Rickson Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr., Royler Gracie, Marcio "Macarrão" Stambowsky and Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti |
Rolls Gracie ([ˈɡɾejsi] 1951–1982) was a Brazilian martial artist. He was a prominent member of the Gracie family known for their founding of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and considered by some the family's best ever fighter. He was teacher of Rickson Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr., Royler Gracie, Rigan Machado and Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti. He died in a hang-gliding accident in 1982.
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