Golden Age · 1902–1994 · Belém, Pará, Brazil
Carlos Gracie Sr. learned Judo from Mitsuyo Maeda in Brazil, adapted it into what would become Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and opened the first Gracie academy in 1925. He issued open challenges to fighters of all styles — the original "Gracie Challenge" — planting the seed that would eventually grow into the UFC and modern MMA.
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Founded: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1925
Judo
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu