The Gracies and the Birth of Vale Tudo

The Gracies and the Birth of Vale Tudo (2013)

November 6th, 20130h 0min

Documentary
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This is story of the Gracie Family, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the creation of Mixed Martial Arts events. It shows the dissemination of one of the greatest chapters of the 20th Century in Brazil and the World, an extremely significant phenomenon, it illustrates the beliefs and values of this family of Martial Artists, as well as their life philosophy


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