Helio Gracie has Passed Away...

by Trent 'Kuma' Warner
(www.bigbearacademy.com)

As many of you may already know, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu founder Helio Gracie passed away this past Thursday, January 29, 2009. He has done much to forward the path of the warrior and he will be greatly missed.

It is said that the test of teacher is his students and this man has a very strong legacy of students. I did not have the honor of meeting this great warrior master myself, yet he has touch my warrior journey in ways that cannot be sufficiently expressed.

Below I have posted a few links to articles about Helio Gracie's passing and life. If anyone has anything to add please do so by using the comment block below.

A Legend's Last Wish From sherdog.com

A letter from Royce Gracie about how his father, Helio Gracie, taught him as much about life as he did about the mat..

Wikipedia: Helio Gracie

Remebering Helio Gracie from MMAOpinion.com

Here is one of the last interviews
with the Late Helio Gracie:

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