Name Rolls Gracie | Children Rolles Gracie, Jr. | |
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Born March 28, 1951 ( 1951-03-28 ) Rank 6th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Notable students Rickson Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr., Royler Gracie, Marcio "Macarrao" Stambowsky and Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti Died June 6, 1982, Maua, Sao Paulo, Brazil Parents Carlos Gracie, Helio Gracie Siblings Rickson Gracie, Royce Gracie, Rorion Gracie, Relson Gracie, Rolker Gracie Cousins Rickson Gracie, Royce Gracie, Rorion Gracie, Royler Gracie, Relson Gracie Similar People Helio Gracie, Rickson Gracie, Rorion Gracie, Royler Gracie, Royce Gracie | ||
Rolls Vs. Rickson: Who was the Best? - School Time
Rolls Gracie - Surf e Jiu Jitsu
Rolls Gracie ([ˈɡɾejsi] 1951–1982) was a Brazilian martial artist. He was a prominent member of the Gracie family known for their founding of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and considered by some the family's best ever fighter. He was teacher of Rickson Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr., Royler Gracie, Márcio "Macarrão" Stambowsky, Rigan Machado and Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti. He died in a hang-gliding accident in 1982.
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The Famous Five
The Famous Five was a nickname for the original five black belt students of Rolls Gracie, who were well-known for their fighting skills. Just prior to his untimely death, Rolls promoted a sixth black belt into the group. The established terminology persisted so that the following six men continued to be called, ironically, "The Famous Five."
