Erik Paulson Reveals How Rickson Gracie’s Pay Demands Escalated: “$1M To Fight, $1M To Win”
Aug 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
According to Erik Paulson, Rickson Gracie’s pay demands from Japan’s PRIDE FC climbed substantially once it became clear how dominant he was in competition. Paulson, who trained directly...
BJJ Veteran Says Helio Gracie’s Legacy Is Being Tarnished: “They Have Resentment In Their Hearts”
Jul 31, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Pedro Valente, the Miami-based Jiu-Jitsu instructor who trained under Grandmaster Helio Gracie from age three until his passing, says he’s had enough of what he views as a deliberate pattern of...
Roger Gracie Reveals He’s Started TRT: “My Life Is Very Different Now”
Jul 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie has revealed he’s started testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) after two years of declining health he couldn’t resolve on his own. Back in time, when a journalist asked...
Ryron Gracie: Competitive BJJ Is A Short Phase – Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu Lasts A Lifetime
Jul 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Ryron Gracie, grandson of Grandmaster Helio Gracie and son of Rorion Gracie, has spent his entire life immersed in Jiu-Jitsu. Iin a recent conversation on the Ageless Warrior Lab podcast with host...
Georges St-Pierre Credits Royce Gracie & BJJ For Changing His Life: “Jiu-Jitsu Is Mandatory”
Jul 23, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
When Georges St-Pierre sat down with Royce Gracie for a recent podcast, the conversation quickly turned to the same fundamental question that’s shaped MMA since its earliest days… What...
Rener Gracie: The “Brazilian Bro Culture” Is What’s Capping BJJ Schools At 125 Students
Jul 22, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Most BJJ school owners plateau somewhere between 125 and 150 students and stay there for years. Rener Gracie has watched that pattern repeat across hundreds of academies over nearly two decades of...
Firas Zahabi Defends John Danaher After Kron Gracie’s Comments: “The Greatest Jiu-Jitsu Coach Of All Time”
Jul 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Firas Zahabi pushed back against Kron Gracie’s recent dismissal of John Danaher – defending his former coach in a discussion on the TriStar Gym YouTube channel. Zahabi, a black belt under...
Ralph Gracie Promotes Bolsonaro’s Son To BJJ Black Belt – Even Though He’s Never Trained
Jul 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Ralph Gracie has presented a symbolic black belt to Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro… And the gesture has drawn attention largely because Flávio...
Rorion Gracie: “There Are Too Many BJJ Black Belts Who Don’t Know How To Teach”
Jul 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Rorion Gracie, credited with bringing BJJ from Brazil to the United States and helping launch it through the early UFC, says the sport’s global growth has come with a serious downside… A...
Gordon Ryan Calls Out Kron Gracie: “We Can Do A Match Anytime”
Jul 07, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan, despite being retired from competition, appears willing to return for a bet match against Kron Gracie. Gracie won his ADCC title at under 77kg, and while Ryan has previously competed and...
Kron Gracie Blasts John Danaher: “He Can Explain But He Can’t Do S**t”
Jul 03, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Kron Gracie has taken aim at John Danaher, one of grappling’s most respected coaches, questioning the substance behind his reputation. The criticism surfaced after Gracie shared a clip of...
King Charles III Visits Roger Gracie Academy & Gets A BJJ White Belt
Jun 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ just received a major moment of mainstream recognition this week, as King Charles III visited the Roger Gracie Academy headquarters in London. The visit marked the British Royal Family’s...
Kron Gracie Claims Rafael Mendes Admitted PED Use After ADCC 2009
Jun 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Kron Gracie has added a new twist to the ongoing discussion surrounding PED use in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Claiming that Rafael Mendes privately admitted to using performance enhancing drugs...
Roger Gracie: “No-Gi Is Way More Entertaining To Watch”
Jun 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie recently explained why he believes no-gi has become more popular with spectators while gi Jiu-Jitsu remains more technical. Here is what he had to say on the topic: No-gi is so popular...
Roger Gracie Says Leg Locks Are Not Very Effective “In Real Fighting”
Jun 05, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ legend Roger Gracie recently shared his thoughts on heel hooks, leg locks, and the evolution of modern Jiu-Jitsu, explaining why he believes many lower-body attacks are less effective in MMA than...
Mark Schultz Says Early ADCC Events May’ve Been Influenced By Gracie Family Connections
Jun 03, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Olympic gold medalist Mark Schultz recently discussed the early days of ADCC and the influence of the Gracie family. And he agreed with a theory that may explain why he was never invited to compete...
BJJ OG Cesar Gracie Reveals The Surprising Origin Of The Term “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu”
May 20, 2026BJJEE
The Surprising Origin Of The Term “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu” Today, almost everyone around the world knows the art as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or simply BJJ. But according to Cesar Gracie, the story...
Kron Gracie Says Rickson Didn’t Speak With Him For Years: “A Lot Of Tension”
May 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Kron Gracie recently opened up about his relationship with his father, Rickson Gracie, and how it was impacted following his loss to Cub Swanson. Once considered one of MMA’s top prospects, Kron...
Kron Gracie Opens Up on Rickson Gracie’s Old-School MMA Advice: “It’s Not Working”
May 12, 2026BJJEE
Kron Gracie has opened up about the complicated and often strained relationship he has had with his father, legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu icon Rickson Gracie, especially when it came to his...
Kyra Gracie Recalls Fighting Her Own Family For The Right To Train Jiu-Jitsu
May 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Kyra Gracie reflected on the challenges she faced growing up in the famous Gracie family, revealing that she had to fight for the right to even train BJJ. Despite eventually becoming a three-time...
“Dude’s a Joke”: Kron Gracie Disputes Chris Bones’ Claims Of Being A Rickson Gracie Black Belt
May 09, 2026BJJEE
A new controversy is brewing in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world and this time it involves Kron Gracie, ADCC veteran Jeff Glover, and viral Instagram instructor Chris Bones. Chris Bones has built a...
BJJEE Training Report: Inside Gracie Jiu Jitsu Singapore with Vladimir Popović
Apr 30, 2026BJJEE
I recently had the chance to visit and teach at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Singapore, thanks to an invitation from my longtime friend Vladimir Popović. I’ve known Vladimir for over 15 years, going...
Carlos Gracie Jr. Promoted To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Red Belt
Apr 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Carlos Gracie Jr. has reached one of the highest honors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, earning his red belt – and further solidifying a legacy that has shaped the sport for decades. As the son of Carlos...
Robert Drysdale: “Rorion Gracie Never Truly Believed In MMA”
Apr 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Robert Drysdale recently shared his perspective on the origins of the UFC and its connection to BJJ – offering a take on Rorion Gracie’s long-term vision. Speaking on the Jiu-Jitsu Revolution...
