The original Academia Gracie de Jiu-jitsu where Grand Master Pedro Valente Sr. ( bottom row 2nd from right to left) trained in the 1950s. Until 1967, students did not receive any belt promotions. Instructors wore light blue belts and Professors earned the coveted Navy Belt. 

Published at 1017 × 768 in The original Academia Gracie de Jiu-jitsu where Grand Master Pedro Valente Sr. ( bottom row 2nd from right to left) trained in the 1950s. Until 1967, students did not receive any belt promotions. Instructors wore light blue belts and Professors earned the coveted Navy Belt. 

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