In Honor of
Grand Master Helio Gracie
(October 1, 1913 - January 29, 2009)

Carlos and Helio took the art of jiu-jitsu and changed it from its formal Japanese style and turned it into an art that could win street fights common in Brazil. The Gracie brothers turned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into the best ground fighting system ever created.

This is an exciting time for the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in America. As an American with dual citizenship, I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu heritage. As we look to the future it is important to remember those who dedicated their lives to the art of jiu-jitsu. It is the Gracie family who has made the biggest impact in the martial arts world today.

Master Rommel Dunbar