Today's Topics Unanswered Topics Avatar Bets Search PM's My Props Member Directory Premium Members Recent Polls Subscriptions Rules
 
Sponsors
 

Master Helio Gracie has passed away

  Page 1 of 3     1     2     3  
Master Helio Gracie has passed away
Posted By Message

The Anti-pansy

scoozna Avatar
6





Career record: 1031-567
Season: 22-2 (#166)
Bankroll: $2,427 (#207)
Location: PA
509
2640 posts
Joined 1/07
Master Helio Gracie has passed away

It is with great sadness that GRACIEMAG.com announces the passing of Grandmaster Helio Gracie. At 95 years of age, the great icon and one of those most responsible for Jiu-Jitsu’s success in Brazil and the world died this morning, at home, in the district of Itaipava, in the mountain region of Rio de Janeiro.

graciemag article

_______________________________________
"Being born with a pair of beady eyes was the best thing that ever happened to me." - Lee Van Cleef
“If we wish to preserve a free society, it is essential that we recognize that the desirability of a particular object is not sufficient justification for the use of coercion” - F.A. Hayek

Post #1   1/29/09 10:58:48AM   

Steady MODdin'

cowcatcher Avatar
5




Career record: 1016-583
Season: 17-7 (#771)
Bankroll: $563 (#2151)
Location: Milwaukee
1498
7447 posts
Joined 1/07
extremely sad to hear, but the man left a legacy and that is something we all hope to have done when we are gone. RIP helio, none of us would be on this site if it wasnt for you.

Post #2   1/29/09 11:09:54AM   
Advertisement

wiggum
In Full Mount

wiggum Avatar
1
Career record: 413-226
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Bankroll: $1,000
Location: Santa Cruz
119
599 posts
Joined 6/07
to the legend, R.I.P.

Post #3   1/29/09 11:10:16AM   

We're in Lodi, bitch!

emfleek Avatar
8







Career record: 950-500
Season: 22-2 (#55)
Bankroll: $3,061 (#108)
Location: Fort Waste, IN
2085
18180 posts
Joined 11/07
R.I.P.

_______________________________________
FOLLOW @THE_FLEEK on Twitter - JOIN THE MOVEMENT, BITCHES!

"I'm like the superhero coming in with the anti-bullsh*t." - Nick Diaz

Post #4   1/29/09 11:10:37AM   

DCRage
Representin' The MA's

DCRage Avatar
4



Career record: 453-339
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Bankroll: $1,000
Location: Maryland
575
10695 posts
Joined 8/07
Indescribably sad. Master Gracie was nothing short of a legend. MMA as a whole is eternally indebted to him and his entire family for the many contributions they made to the sport.

Post #5   1/29/09 11:14:52AM   

wapttn
MMeh?

wapttn Avatar
Career record: 211-121
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Bankroll: $1,000
Location: vancouver
204
548 posts
Joined 6/07
Much respect.. RIP

Post #6   1/29/09 11:15:48AM   

mentalcase
MMA Sensei

mentalcase Avatar
2

Career record: 650-354
Season: 3-0 (#1988)
Bankroll: $1,210 (#1684)
Location: Brisbane, Australia
247
1395 posts
Joined 1/08
an absolute legend of this sport, RIP

Post #7   1/29/09 11:17:38AM   

MattHughesRules
MMA Regular

MattHughesRules Avatar
Career record: 710-388
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Bankroll: $1,000
Location: Ottawa
19
133 posts
Joined 1/07
I don't think anything I could say would do this man justice. Helio Gracie and his family are a huge part of mma and what it has become. Mixed martial arts, and even more so jiu-jitsu will always be in debt to him. RIP Master Gracie.

Post #8   1/29/09 11:21:12AM   

chuckw94
Standup Guy

chuckw94 Avatar
Career record: 741-444
Season: 17-7 (#880)
Bankroll: $1,815 (#636)
Location: poplar, montana
60
421 posts
Joined 6/07
Rest In Peace, Master Helio Gracie

Post #9   1/29/09 11:25:34AM   

Mayhem13
MMA Sensei

Mayhem13 Avatar
6





Career record: 922-564
Season: 18-6 (#840)
Bankroll: $1,011 (#1974)
Location: Ohio
288
2400 posts
Joined 6/07
We lost a legend today, but his legacy and impact on the sport, will always remain.

My condolences go out to the Gracies and those who were close to him.

R.I.P.

Post #10   1/29/09 11:32:31AM   

prozacnation1978
Heavyweight Champ

prozacnation1978 Avatar
2

Career record: 993-519
Season: 20-4 (#43)
Bankroll: $1,628 (#982)
Location: san diego
Camp: 360 Mafia
654
9196 posts
Joined 7/07
a legend has died

i was just reading my book total mma
had a huge chapter of the gracies very interesting to read
he will be missed

Post #11   1/29/09 11:32:46AM   

Focker101
MMA Regular

Focker101 Avatar
12











Career record: 933-511
Season: 18-6 (#659)
Bankroll: $1,379 (#1363)
Location: Peterborough, Ontario
21
181 posts
Joined 5/07
Just going to say thank you Master Gracie for the gifts you left with us

Post #12   1/29/09 11:37:22AM   

ffforgottenx
Standup Guy

ffforgottenx Avatar
1
Career record: 941-641
Season: 14-10 (#1223)
Bankroll: $1,635 (#953)
Location: Marietta, GA
40
449 posts
Joined 1/07
This is a very sad day.
Rest In Peace.

Post #13   1/29/09 11:43:19AM   

cj_striker
MMA Regular

cj_striker Avatar
Career record: 293-220
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Bankroll: $1,000
Location: sebring, fl
21
195 posts
Joined 10/07
RIP Master Gracie

Post #14   1/29/09 11:47:58AM   

Chieftan1997
MMA Regular

Chieftan1997 Avatar
9








Career record: 1041-559
Season: 19-5 (#178)
Bankroll: $5,753 (#18)
Location: The Rez
18
83 posts
Joined 1/07
R.I.P. Helio. He helped make MMA what it is today.

Post #15   1/29/09 12:02:13PM   
 
 
  Page 1 of 3     1     2     3  
Log In  
Username:

Password:

Keep me logged in