US BJJ Pioneer Richard Bresler Promoted to Coral Belt by Ryron & Rener Gracie in Emotional Hospital Ceremony
Feb 09, 2025Scott Burr
Los Angeles, Feb. 8, 2025 – Richard Bresler, a true pioneer of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United States, has been promoted to the prestigious coral belt. This honor recognizes his lifetime of...
Mark Schultz Says Rickson Gracie Tried To Intimidate Him
Feb 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Olympic wrestling champion Mark Schultz recently shared a story about his grappling encounter with Rickson Gracie. Schultz recounted how he received an unexpected call from a man named Steve, who...
Former Gracie University Instructor Alleges Threesomes with Ryron Gracie and Wife Amid Claims of S*x Cult Involving Students
Jan 22, 2025BJJEE
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community has found itself in the midst of a scandal following explosive allegations from former Gracie University instructor and black belt Evandro Nunes. In a series...
Jacob Barber – UFO Pilot Whistleblower – Is Also A Gracie University Black Belt
Jan 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jacob Barber – a U.S. Air Force veteran who recently drew national attention for his claims about a classified UFO retrieval program – is also a dedicated martial artist and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu...
Rickson Gracie Shares Which Belt Promotion Is Toughest To Get In BJJ
Jan 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie, one of the most legendary BJJ practitioners, has shared his thoughts on which belt promotion is toughest to get in BJJ… And it may surprise some people. That is because Gracie...
Royce Gracie Explains Why He Needs a Bodyguard
Jan 12, 2025BJJEE
In a candid and entertaining interview, Royce Gracie, a pioneer of mixed martial arts and a legend in the UFC, shares why he chooses to have a bodyguard despite being one of the most skilled fighters...
Helio Gracie Black Belt Refused To Let Smokers Be Promoted To BJJ Black Belt Rank
Jan 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a discussion on ConnectCast, BJJ legend Francisco Mansor revealed his uncompromising stance on the role of martial arts instructors… Particularly his belief that smoking is unacceptable for...
Helio Gracie told his student he had to quit drinking coffee to get promoted to Black Belt
Jan 10, 2025BJJEE
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the journey to earning a black belt is often regarded as a test of skill, perseverance, and personal growth. However, for Francisco Mansor, a Helio Gracie black belt, this...
OG BJJ Black Belt Chris Haueter: “The Gracies Were Bullies”
Jan 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The Gracie challenge matches hold a legendary place in martial arts history. Chris Haueter, an early Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu pioneer in the United States, recently reflected on this era. At a time when...
Rener Gracie confronts Former Instructor Who Called Him a ‘Spineless Rat’.
Jan 07, 2025BJJEE
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world has been rocked by a public dispute between Rener Gracie, one of the sport’s most prominent figures, and Evandro Nunes, a former Gracie University instructor. In a...
Robert Drysdale on Social Media’s Impact on BJJ: “White Belts Have the Same Power as Carlos Gracie Jr.”
Dec 28, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Robert Drysdale has become an outspoken critic of the changing dynamics within martial arts, especially as modern trends, particularly social media, reshape the way BJJ is...
Kazushi Sakuraba’s Son, Taisei, Wants to Face Kron Gracie at Quintet
Dec 28, 2024BJJEE
Kazushi Sakuraba’s legendary career in combat sports may soon extend to the next generation, as his son, Taisei Sakuraba, has expressed interest in facing Kron Gracie in the future. Taisei, who...
Gordon Ryan Calls Out Gracie Family: “Talking To These People Is Like Talking To Liberals”
Dec 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has fired back at Kron Gracie’s recent criticism of his steroid use… Alleging that the Gracie family itself had used PEDs in the past. The feud began when Kron Gracie publicly...
Royce Gracie Says He Doesn’t Believe In ‘Toxic Masculinity’: “Boys Need To Be Boys”
Dec 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie, legendary UFC champion and a pioneer of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has made a strong case for integrating martial arts programs into school curriculums across the United States. Reflecting on...
Kron Gracie Compares Gordon Ryan to Disgraced PED Cyclist Lance Armstrong
Dec 26, 2024BJJEE
The discussion around performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has reached a boiling point, drawing sharp criticisms and comparisons that have captured the attention of the...
UFC Founder Wanted To Book Aleksandr Karelin vs Rickson Gracie
Dec 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Art Davie, the founder of the UFC, recently revealed his ambitious plans to stage what could have been one of the most legendary crossover fights in combat sports history… A match between...
Old School Black Belt Roland Sarria’s Revelations on Why He Left Rickson Gracie’s Gym: ‘It was a Cult’
Dec 12, 2024BJJEE
In a recent and revealing discussion on the Lytes Out Podcast, Roland Sarria, a pioneer in Arizona’s combat sports scene and founder of the legendary Rage in the Cage MMA event, shed light on why...
Kron Gracie Responds to Critics After Devastating KO Loss at UFC 310
Dec 11, 2024BJJEE
The evolution of mixed martial arts was once again on full display at UFC 310, where Bryce Mitchell delivered a decisive victory over Kron Gracie, exposing the limitations of a one-dimensional...
Rickson Gracie Weighs in on Kron Gracie’s Use of Pulling Closed Guard in MMA
Dec 10, 2024BJJEE
The dynamic landscape of modern MMA continues to evolve, leaving behind those who fail to adapt. This harsh reality was on full display at UFC 310, where Bryce Mitchell decisively defeated Kron...
Renato Moicano Criticizes Kron Gracie’s ‘Old Jiu-Jitsu’ After UFC 310 Defeat: “It’s Lost Its Effectiveness”
Dec 10, 2024BJJEE
Renato Moicano didn’t hold back his criticism of Kron Gracie’s performance at UFC 310, describing his reliance on “old Jiu-Jitsu” tactics as ineffective in modern MMA. Kron, the...
Kron Gracie & Tom DeBlass Brown Belt Match at 2008 Pans
Dec 10, 2024BJJEE
Here is a rare match that has just been released by the IBJJF. Kron Gracie, son of legend, Rickson Gracie, facing Tom DeBlass in the absolute of the 2018 Pan Championships. Both DeBlass and Gracie...
MMA Guru Slams Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as “Fake and Gay” After Kron Gracie’s Loss at UFC 310
Dec 10, 2024BJJEE
The self-proclaimed MMA analyst, “MMA Guru,” ignited a storm of controversy on X (formerly Twitter) by harshly criticizing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) following Bryce Mitchell’s third-round TKO...
Gordon Ryan Criticises Kron Gracie’s Jiu-Jitsu Approach To Fighting In MMA
Dec 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has taken aim at Kron Gracie’s reliance on traditional Jiu-Jitsu in MMA… Calling the approach outdated and ill-suited for modern competition. Speaking during a recent UFC press...
Cesar Gracie Slams Nephew Kron Gracie for Pulling Guard and Suffering Brutal KO at UFC 310
Dec 08, 2024BJJEE
At UFC 310, Bryce Mitchell showcased his dominance in the Octagon, overwhelming Kron Gracie with a performance that exposed Gracie’s limited striking game. Both fighters leaned heavily on their...
