BJJ Creator Helio Gracie Passes Away

BJJ creator and legend Helio Gracie passed away today in his home in Rio de Janeiro. Helio Gracie and his brother first developed Brazilian Ju Jitsu in the early 1930's, and refined the art specifically so that smaller fighters would be able to counteract the sized difference of larger opponents. Today, BJJ is an integral component of every MMA fighter's repitoire. He truly is a legend.