Carlson Gracie, born on August 13, 1932, and passed away on February 1, 2006, was a significant figure in the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As a member of the Gracie family, he played a crucial role in the global spread of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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“If it were not for me, the Gracies would be selling Bananas in Largo do Machado!”
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“If you can not win, make the enemy pay a steep price for victory”
“If your opponent is tapping, your technique is good. If he is not tapping, your technique sucks.”
“Punch a black belt in the face, he becomes a brown belt. Punch him again, purple.”