Gordon Ryan or Roger Gracie – Who Is the Real GOAT of Jiu-Jitsu?
Dec 20, 2022BJJEE
The world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu has had many talented athletes over the years, but only a few have reached BJJ stardom and are considered legends. Among those legends, two of them seem to be...
Roger Gracie Explains The Limited Uses of Drilling BJJ Techniques
Dec 19, 2022BJJEE
This topic is a sensitive one. There are people who do not believe in drilling techniques (Kit Dale for instance) and there are people who drill endlessly in order to sharpen their technique ,...
Roger Gracie On Taking Risks, Failing Repeatedly, Trying Again & Succeeding
Dec 19, 2022BJJEE
As you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you will cross paths with many different training partners and opponents, each with their own unique game. Some you will have an easier time handling, whereas others...
Roger Gracie Has Precious Advice on How To Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 14, 2022BJJEE
Roger Gracie is arguably known as the greatest BJJ competitor of all time, having won 10 black belt world titles, 2 ADCC world titles and having easily submitted his biggest rival, the much younger...
Roger Gracie Had To Change his Strength Training Method as It Negatively Affected His BJJ & Recovery
Dec 14, 2022BJJEE
Roger Gracie widely recognized as the greatest BJJ practitioner of all time (GOAT). In fact Gracie is so dominant that last year he was able to submit 10x World Champion Marcos ‘Buchecha’...
Mother of All Stack Passes: ‘Pretzel’ Pass Used by Roger Gracie & Braulio Estima
Dec 14, 2022BJJEE
Opening a strong closed guard in the Gi is usually very tough. You can either stand explosively and use both hands to push open the legs or you can pass from the knees. For No Gi you can try this...
Roger Gracie: “When Doing Jiu-Jitsu, I Don’t Rely On My Athletic Abilities”
Dec 12, 2022BJJEE
Roger Gracie just made his 2nd appearance on the best bjj podcast out there – Grappling Central Podcast. On what made him retire from competing in both jiu jitsu and mma: “I wanted to finish...
Roger Gracie Not Listening To John Danaher’s Technique Explanation
Dec 09, 2022Max
Guest post by Max of bjjmore.com Roger Gracie has been training with Gordon Ryan, John Danaher, Giancarlo Bodoni, Oliver Taza and the other New Wave jiu jitsu members in Austin Texas the last few...
Roger Gracie: “Cross Collar Choke From The Mount Is The Most Dominant Submission In BJJ”
Dec 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Most Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and coaches would argue that the most dominant position in Jiu-Jitsu is the back control. And that, subsequently, the most dominant submission is the Rear Naked...
“The More You Think, The More Nervous You Get” – Roger Gracie On The Moments Before The Fight
Dec 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
How do you feel before a BJJ match? Nervous, anxious… Emotional and stressed out? If that’s the case, then you’re probably thinking way too much. And you should start learning how...
Roger Gracie On Biggest Difference Between MMA & BJJ: “It’s The Speed”
Dec 06, 2022BJJEE1 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...
“He Lives Through Jiu-Jitsu” – Roger Gracie On John Danaher’s Dedication To Coaching
Dec 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to become great at something, then you’ll have to become laser-focused on it… And if you want to become the best at something – well, then chances are that almost...
Roger Gracie: “People Don’t Get Better In Jiu-Jitsu Because They Train To Get Tough”
Dec 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Have you been experiencing a lack of progress in your Jiu-Jitsu game lately? If that’s the case, then you’re probably not focused on the right things. For instance, Roger Gracie says that...
Roger Gracie Explains Why The United States Has Surpassed Brazil in No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 04, 2022BJJEE
No-gi Jiu-Jitsu has been growing exponentially in the United States and the results are reflected in the achievements of Gordon Ryan . The American, who shone in this year’s edition of the...
Roger Gracie Shows Incredible Details For Side Control
Dec 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Side control is a terrible place to be in Jiu-Jitsu especially if you have Roger Gracie on top of you…. Roger gave details to a classic submission, with the refinement that only the Jiu-Jitsu...
Gordon Ryan “Promoted” To BJJ Blue Belt By Roger Gracie
Nov 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan and Roger Gracie had an opportunity to roll together in Austin, Texas; where the Gracie came in order to record a podcast episode with Lex Fridman. Ryan wrote about the awesome experience...
Gordon Ryan & Roger Gracie Just Trained Together & It Was Epic
Nov 23, 2022BJJEE
Gordon Ryan trained in Austin, Texas with his BJJ idol, the great Roger Gracie (12x BJJ world champion & 2x ADCC world Champion). He talked about the experience: “This was a bucket list...
Roger Gracie Was Asked If Gordon Ryan Could Be The Greatest Grappler of All Time
Nov 04, 2022BJJEE
At this year’s ADCC World Championship, we saw Gordon Ryan become the undisputed king of grappling and probably the greatest no-gi grappler of all time. Gordon managed to conquer the +99kg division...
Lesson From Roger Gracie: Set Your BJJ Priorities Carefully
Oct 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Brian Glick Instagram Roger Gracie is one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time… And there are many lessons an “everyday” BJJ student could learn...
Roger Gracie Shows How To Force Opponents Into Side Control (From Turtle)
Oct 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Side control is a terrible place to be in Jiu-Jitsu especially if you have Roger Gracie on top of you…. Details… There’s simply never enough of them! Each and every little tidbit can help...
Roger Gracie Shows How To Defend a Tight Guillotine
Oct 11, 2022BJJEE
Through the years there were plenty of debates on the guillotine. There’s a variety of grips, variations and body type modifications you can apply in order to get the most from the experience....
Roger Gracie Shows his Favorite Choke from Side Control
Aug 30, 2022BJJEE
Side control is a terrible place to be in Jiu-Jitsu especially if you have Roger Gracie on top of you…. Roger gave details to a classic submission, with the refinement that only the Jiu-Jitsu...
Roger Gracie Receives 5th Stripe On His BJJ Black Belt
Jul 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Ryan Lobato Ferro Costa Leite Roger Gracie is, undoubtedly, one of the greatest athletes to have ever walked Earth. And he’s, arguably, the greatest one to step on the mats –...
Roger Gracie’s Details For A Perfect Head & Arm Choke
Jul 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re someone who enjoys taking the Mount and submitting people from there… Then you’re probably a fan of the Head & Arm Choke! However, you’ve also probably noticed that...
