Legendary Martial Artist Hélio Gracie Passed Away

[Ninjinister]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A9lio_Gracie

Widely regarded as the creator of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (sic), Hélio Gracie has died at the age of 95.

[Candy Kappa]

all the good ones are disappearing

Sleep well

[Jester]

I hope I'm 95 when I go...

So Long, Mr. Gracie.

[Candy Kappa]

seems like many martial art masters get really really old

[Type 97 Chi-ha]

seems like many martial art masters get really really old

I assume you don't mean it as a bad thing. ;)

Of course, if he was active for most of his life, even into old age, now that is something to be awed by.

[Candy Kappa]

I assume you don't mean it as a bad thing. ;)

ofc not, being a devoted (mentally at least) martial artist(more like a fanboy) I like the idea of martial art being the fountain of youth:)

[Type 97 Chi-ha]

ofc not, being a devoted (mentally at least) martial artist(more like a fanboy) I like the idea of martial art being the fountain of youth:)

I was also thinking of the fact that many sports can cause long-term injuries to their players, boxing being one of the most infamous in that regard. I often wonder if martial arts, at least certain types, are safer in terms of possible damage to the participants.

[Chrissie Terrapin]

rest in peace