It is with great sadness to announce the passing
of Grandmaster Helio Gracie. The 95 year old patriarch of the
Gracie family passed quietly in his home in the district of
Itaipava in the mountains above Rio de Janeiro.
All condolences to the Grandmaster'swife, Vera, sons and dauthters, Rorion, Relson, Rickson, Rolker,Royler, Royce, Rherica, Robin, Ric, and all of the extended Gracie
family.
The martial arts world has lost one of the most important and
influential Master Teachers in history.The lives of millions of
people around the world have been affected by Grandmaster and his
lifelong passion for the martial arts, his dedication to his
family, and for the example he set as a human being.
