History of Jiu-Jitsu: The Tragedy of Rolls Gracie" 2011 "Rolls is called the father of modern jiu-jitsu and was the teacher of Rickson Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr., Royler Gracie and Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti. Just about every Gracie that practices the family art can remember where they were on June 6, 1982 when they heard that Rolls had died at the young age of 31.........Sadly, a hang-gliding accident claimed Rolls’ life in 1982, just as Rolls was in the early stages of teaching—only six men hold the high honor of being Rolls Gracie Black Belts. While he produced few black belts, Rolls touched many of his students and left a legacy that spans the entire martial art."
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Peterkin, Syl (January 28, 2015). "Rolls Gracie". Jiu-Jitsu Times. Los Angeles. Retrieved June 22, 2017. Rolls would promote six individuals to black belt who are ironically known as the Famous Five.
