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Royler Gracie is one of the greatest competitors in the history of Jiu Jitsu. He is the most accomplished athlete of all the members of the Gracie family.
Remembering the Impact of Carlson Gracie
Feb. 1, 2006: Exactly 15 years ago one of the most important
masters of jiu-jitsu and MMA history was declared dead in a
hospital in Chicago, putting the entire martial arts community in
mourning. Carlson Gracie died due to heart failure as a result of
complications of kidney stones following a hospitalization of
several days.
As a fighter, Carlson was the Gracie who defended the family for
the longest period. He started in 1950, but was only acknowledged
by the press as Brazil s best fighter in 1955, after avenging his
uncle Helio by beating Waldemar Santana. He went on to become an