Carlos Gracie Jr.
“Carlinhos”
Source: graciebarra.com.brCarlos “Carlinhos” Gracie Jr. founded Gracie Barra in 1986 and led a 1994 initiative to organize Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition.
Biography
Sources for this profile
Gracie Barra Brazil, "História" (accessed 2026-09-12).(opens in a new tab)
After teaching in the school associated with Hélio and later Rolls Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr. formally founded Gracie Barra in 1986 as his own school.
Where in the source: 1986 – A Gracie Barra é fundada
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Gracie Barra's history says that Carlos Gracie Jr. began an initiative in 1994 to found the Confederação Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu, which standardized competition rules and promoted the first Brazilian Championship.
Where in the source: Em 1.994, Carlos Gracie Jr. lançou uma importante iniciativa
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Gracie Barra North America, "A Homecoming 40 Years in the Making: Celebrating Gracie Barra in Rio de Janeiro", 5 May 2026.(opens in a new tab)
At its 2026 World Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Gracie Barra reported elevating Carlos Gracie Jr. to the rank of Grão-Mestre.
Where in the source: elevated to the rank of Grão-Mestre
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BJJ Heroes, "Carlos Gracie Junior ‘Carlinhos’" (accessed 2026-09-12).(opens in a new tab)
BJJ Heroes reports that, after Rolls Gracie's death, Carlos Gracie Jr. continued as coach of the Copacabana academy before opening his own gym in Barra da Tijuca, which became Gracie Barra in 1986.
Where in the source: giving birth to Gracie-Barra in 1986
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International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, "Hall of Fame" (accessed 2026-09-12).(opens in a new tab)
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation's Hall of Fame lists Carlos Gracie Junior.
Where in the source: CARLOS GRACIE JUNIOR
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Gracie Barra North America, "About Us" (accessed 2026-09-12).(opens in a new tab)
Gracie Barra says it was founded by Carlos Gracie Jr. in 1986 and has grown to more than 1,000 schools worldwide with a structured global curriculum.
Where in the source: over 1,000 schools worldwide
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Gracie Barra Brazil, "Carlos Gracie Jr." (accessed 2026-09-12).(opens in a new tab)
Carlos Gracie Jr. was born on 17 January 1956.
Where in the source: nasceu no dia 17 de janeiro de 1956
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Gracie Barra identifies Carlos Gracie Jr. by the nickname Carlinhos.
Where in the source: Carlinhos – como é chamado
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In 1986, Carlos Gracie Jr. founded the first Gracie Barra school in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro.
Where in the source: Em 1986, Carlos Gracie Jr. fundou a primeira escola Gracie Barra
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