Historia da Luta Livre Esportiva no Brasil
Mestre Tatu
Master Tatu
Euclydes Hatem, the Master Tatu - Rio de Janeiro, September 16, 1914; Rio de Janeiro, September 26, 1984 - was a well-known Brazilian fighter from the 1930s to the 1950s and one of the fundamental characters for the development of what became known as the Brazilian Fight, a style totally adapted and developed in Brazil.
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He was born in the city of Rio de Janeiro, on September 16, 1914, a descendant of Lebanese, the son of merchant parents. As a child, because he was a chubby boy - he weighed 114 kg - he earned the nickname Tatu and at age 14 in 1928 he was taken by his brother Eduardo Hatem to practice rowing to lose weight. In his 1930s, where he began to train and dedicate himself to the sport he considered to be his ideal of life. This would be your sport in your strength and claw. So began a series of fights to become professional and champion, adding victories through the ages. I've traveled the world.
Fausto Brunocilla
Throughout his life, in the middle of the Struggle, Master Tatu made many friendships and formed many fighters. Especially in Rio de Janeiro, where he started teaching after he retired from the ring. His team competed in the sports circuits of Wrestling, Olympic Wrestling and Vale Tudo. Judo and Roman Fighters soon joined the group. Among his students, we find names like Mauro Gonzaga, Hugo Mello, Ricardo Calmon, Baianinho, Alvaro Alemán, René Bastos and many others, some of whom even competed in Vale Tudo fights against the Gracie Academy in the late 1950s. Two distinguished students gave continuity to the Hatem dynasty
Fausto Brunocilla e Carlos Brunocilla.
Mestre Fausto Brunocilla was one of Mestre Tatu's most illustrious students. A direct student of the Master, he helped train and train several other fighters, some of whom are well known.
Fausto was an applied student and soon stood out as a fighter. When Mestre Tatu fell ill, Fausto assumed a leadership of the team, continuing the work initiated by Tatu. For many years, Fausto taught and trained many students, especially his son Carlos Brunocilla.
Mestre Fausto died in the early 80's leaving his legacy in the hands of Carlos Brunocilla.
Carlos Brunocilla
Mestre Carlos Brunocilla, the popular "Carlinhos", was responsible for continuing the legacy left by Tatu and his father Fausto. Carlinhos, in 1979, was already Brazilian Wrestling Champion. A technical competitor, he soon became a great teacher, following in his father's footsteps and forming sacred names in the world of Wrestling.
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Mestre Carlinhos trained fighters who compete in Fight and Vale Tudo. He was also responsible for spreading a Free Fight in several Brazilian States, especially in Amazonas, where there is a legion of fighters. Among others, Carlinhos was responsible for names such as Hugo Duarte, Eugênio Tadeu, Denilson Maia, Marcelo Mendes, Flávio Molina, Marco Ruas, Marcelo Bertolutti, João Bosco and Carlos Bigú and many others. others.