José Leão Teixeira, also known by his nickname: "Zé Beleza", is an important figure in jiu-jitsu's history as he was one of the founding members of the Gracie Barra academy and the Escola de Jiu-Jitsu Leão Teixeira a prime BJJ academy in Rio de Janeiro which is renowned for its work with children. Leão Teixeira (who trained extensively with the legendary Rolls Gracie) was also closely connected with the creation of CBJJ/IBJJF, jiu-jitsu's most established governing body.