Mitsuyo Maeda
![Maeda c. 1910](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d3/Mitsuyo_Maeda_c1910.jpg)
Maeda was fundamental to the development of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, including through his teaching of Carlos Gracie and others of the Gracie family. He was also a promoter of Japanese emigration to Brazil. His accomplishments led to him being called the "toughest man who ever lived" and being referred to as the father of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Provided by Wikipedia
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