Rener Gracie Says Arman Tsarukyan Survived Charles Oliveira’s Guillotine Due To Loose Shorts
Apr 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In the first round of their UFC 300 fight, Charles Oliveira set up a tight Guillotine Choke… But Arman Tsarukyan somehow escaped from the submission hold. Fighters with this mentality like...
Jean Jacques Machado’s Teaches the Rickson Gracie ‘Invisible’ Arm Bar
Apr 16, 2024BJJEE
The road to submission in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is seldom an easy one. One of those rarely seen, but very effective (and unexpected!) setups is the Invisible/Lateral Armbar aka the Paper Cutter Armbar....
Roger Gracie Blasts Rampant PED Use in Jiu-Jitsu Competitions: “It Creates an Inequality
Apr 14, 2024BJJEE
Roger Gracie, seen by many as the GOAT of jiu-jitsu, has spoken out strongly against the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in the sport. Despite his prominent legacy as the son of Reila...
Roger Gracie Explains Why His Jiu-Jitsu Is “Basic”
Apr 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It should come to no surprise that Roger Gracie is, among other things, famous for his outstanding Jiu-Jitsu game… Which is surprisingly simple; his trademark is passing the opponent’s...
Joe Rogan Was a White Belt Under Vitor Belfort at Carlson Gracie BJJ Gym in Los Angeles
Apr 10, 2024BJJEE
As revealed in a recent episode of the JAXXON Podcast, an insightful revelation came out about Joe Rogan, a name synonymous with comedy, podcasting, and UFC commentary. Vitor Belfort, an MMA legen,...
Rener Gracie: ‘If You Feel Like You Have To Survive Your Jiu-Jitsu School, You’re at the Wrong School’
Apr 10, 2024BJJEE
It definitely requires a special type of person to actively train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Only 3% of the people who start training will eventually get to black belt. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing at an...
The Time The Gracie Brothers Visited a Judo Dojo in California
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE
On January 13, 1987, a significant encounter took place when Rorion, Rickson, Royler, and Helio Gracie paid a visit to Hayward Nishioka’s judo club in Los Angeles, armed with a video recorder...
Ron Tripp, The Only Person to Defeat Rickson Gracie in Official Competition
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE
Photo: Ron Tripp and a Sambo match between Rickson and Rolls Gracie. The great Rickson Gracie claimed to have been unbeaten in BJJ, Wrestling, Sambo, challenge matches, Judo and vale tudo fights with...
Nutritionist Answers: Does The Gracie Diet Really Work?
Apr 02, 2024BJJEE
Rorion found that Gracie Jiu-jitsu is more than just a sport, it’s a lifestyle. A lifestyle based on keeping the body healthy. The “Gracie Diet” is a method of eating developed during...
How To Get Good at BJJ: Key Insights from Roger Gracie and John Danaher
Mar 29, 2024BJJEE
In recent interviews on the Lex Fridman podcast, BJJ GOAT Roger Gracie, and Popular Grappling coach John Danaher offer profound insights into the art and practice of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Both Gracie...
Royler Gracie’s Method For Hitting More Submissions When Doing Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 25, 2024BJJEE
A great lesson from Master Royler Gracie on how to have a submission based game instead of being a points player. Royler competed in the black-belt ranks for 20+ years. Royler is also a...
BJJ Practitioner Leaves Local Gracie Barra After They Tried To Control What He Posted on Social Media
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the name Gracie Barra stands as a perfect example of established world brand of franchised Jiu-Jitsu academies. However, even the most established institutions...
Helio Gracie Black Belt Standards: ‘No Dreadlocks, Head Tattoos or being Overweight’
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE
Few published guidelines or standards determine when a practitioner is ready for promotion; the criterion is generally determined by individual instructors and/or academies.The IBJJF maintains an...
ADXC 3: Why Is Rayron Gracie vs. Fellipe Andrew An Instantly Historical Match?
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Held last March 2nd, ADXC 3 was born with the status of a historic event. Being the first edition of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship outside the capital of the UAE, the tournament featured a...
Renzo Gracie’s Lightning Quick Armlock Against a Turtled Opponent
Mar 18, 2024BJJEE
Learn with Renzo Gracie how to attack a lethal armlock without exposing yourself to get hurt. Renzo shows how he developed a variation of the specific angle by jumping over and using his body and...
Renzo Gracie Shows Secret Choke On Royler Gracie
Mar 18, 2024BJJEE
Renzo Gracie is one of the most beloved – and most charismatic – BJJ athletes and coaches in the world. His love for the Gentle Art knows no limits, as he’s said in an interview for...
PFL 3: Neiman Gracie vs Goiti Yamauchi Fight Announced
Mar 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
PFL has recently revealed the matchups for its upcoming events – and among them is an anticipated rematch between Neiman Gracie and Goiti Yamauchi! The fight is set for PFL 3, on April 19th,...
Renzo Gracie: “A Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu Means You’re a Badass Motherf*cker”
Mar 14, 2024BJJEE
Being a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt signifies a deep and comprehensive understanding of the art, coupled with a high level of skill and proficiency. However, the meaning of being a black belt in...
Joe Rogan Tells Rickson Gracie How Taekwondo Compares To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Effectiveness
Mar 14, 2024BJJEE
Joe Rogan has long been one of the most influential people in the bjj community and out of it. The 52 year old stand-up comedian, mixed martial arts color commentator, podcast host, and businessman...
Renzo Gracie On How to Finish a Triangle Choke on a Much Larger & Stronger Opponent
Mar 14, 2024BJJEE
The triangle choke from guard is one of the first submissions that you will typically learn in BJJ. It is highly effective and will work at all levels. There are so many ways to set up a triangle...
Rener Gracie Reveals Why He Chose Teaching Jiu-Jitsu Rather Than Competing
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
There’s no denying the fact that Rener Gracie is one of the most influential and charismatic figures in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As well as one of the most successful ones. But why did Rener never...
Renzo Gracie Has a Surprise Anaconda-Ezekiel Submission on A Turtled Opponent
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE
BJJ’s most loved figure Renzo Gracie was recently Uflacker BJJ Academy where he held a fantastic seminar. Renzo showed the students a fantastic array of techniques and told countless funny stories...
Royce Gracie Praises Gordon Ryan: “He’s Awesome”
Mar 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent discussion about the landscape of today’s grappling world, Royce Gracie shared his thoughts on none other than one of the greatest and most controversial BJJ athletes of all time...
Roger Gracie On Biggest Difference Between MMA & BJJ: “It’s The Speed”
Mar 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the biggest difference between mixed martial arts (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)? There are a lot of possible answers for this question. For Roger Gracie, the number one answer is...
