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A student of Helio Gracie, a doctor and teacher, Pedro Valente will receive the gentle art’s highest honor today, when he will be awarded his red belt in Jiu-Jitsu.

The ceremony will take place at 7:30 pm at the Gracie Humaitá dojo in Rio de Janeiro. The belt will be awarded by Master Gracie’s sons: Rickson, Relson, Royler and Royler, who will all be there; and Rorion sent a special video from the United States for the occasion.