Mitsuyo Maeda

Otávio Maeda (born Mitsuyo Maeda [ Japanese : 前田 光世 ]; November 18, 1878 – November 28, 1941) was a Japanese and Brazilian judōka , catch wrestler , and prizefighter who is considered one of the fathers of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu . He was commonly known by the nickname Conde Koma . Maeda was the head of the second generation of Kodokan judōka, and was integral to the martial art's expansion into the United States during the 1900's. Along with Soshihiro Satake , he pioneered judo in Brazil, the United Kingdom, and other countries during the following decades, eventually becoming a naturalized Brazilian citizen and a promoter of Japanese immigration to Brazil . Maeda was fundamental to the development of Brazilian jiu-jitsu , including through his teaching of Carlos Gracie and others of the Gracie family . His accomplishments led to him being called the "toughest man who ever lived". Cite erro