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...
Roger Gracie Reveals Why 99% Of People Never Get Good At Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 10, 2026BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Roger Gracie—widely considered one of the greatest competitors in the sport’s history—recently shared a brutally honest explanation for why most practitioners never...
Roger Gracie: Stop Training Jiu-Jitsu 5–7 Days a Week: Do This Instead
Mar 09, 2026BJJEE
One of the greatest competitors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history, Roger Gracie, recently shared a message that might surprise many grapplers: training Jiu-Jitsu every single day is not always the best...
Roger Gracie Warns Olympic Inclusion Could “K*ll” Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The question of whether Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu should one day become an Olympic sport has been debated for years. Now one of the most respected figures in the art has offered a clear – and strongly...
Roger Gracie Talks The GOAT Debate: “You Can’t Compare Generations”
Dec 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie may sit atop countless all-time rankings in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but he has no interest in arguing about it. Nearly a decade after his last major appearance — when he submitted Marcus...
Guy Ritchie Promoted To 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt By Roger Gracie
Dec 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Filmmaker and lifelong martial artist Guy Ritchie has just earned his third degree on his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt – a major milestone awarded by Roger Gracie, on behalf of Renzo Gracie....
Roger Gracie Explains Why He Believes Drilling Is Overrated: “No Doubt…”
Nov 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie’s success has often been attributed to flawless technique and a methodical approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. But in a conversation with John Danaher, the ten-time world champion...
The One Reason Roger Gracie Says His Family Revolutionized Martial Arts
Sep 25, 2025BJJEE
On September 11, Roger Gracie — widely considered one of the greatest grapplers in history — released his book The Warrior Mindset: The Tao of a Champion. The 10-time world champion’s new work...
Roger Gracie Had To Change his Strength Training Method as It Negatively Affected His BJJ & Recovery
Aug 03, 2025BJJEE
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’...
Roger Gracie On Gi vs. No-Gi: “No-Gi Is A Young Man’s Game”
Aug 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
When a legend like Roger Gracie speaks, the grappling world listens – and this time, the 10-time world champion and ADCC gold medalist recently offered his take on the debate between gi and no-gi...
Roger Gracie: ‘Copying Youtube is the Biggest Mistake From BJJ Beginners’
Oct 29, 2024BJJEE
Roger Gracie is known as the GOAT of Jiu-Jitsu, with his 10 black belt world titles and his recent submission victory over Marcus Buchecha which cemented his legacy. He has been open about his views...
Sparring Session Between ADCC and IBJJF Champions: Roger Gracie and Ffion Davies
Oct 10, 2024BJJEE
In a rare and exciting sparring session, two of the biggest names in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) met on the mats: Roger Gracie, a living legend of the sport, and Ffion Davies, one of the top female...
PGF Season 7 Announces Legendary Coaching Lineup: Roger Gracie, Dean Lister, Carlos Machado, & Pedro Sauer
Sep 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) is excited to announce the four legendary coaches who will be leading teams in PGF Season 7! This season’s coaching lineup includes some of the most...
Roger Gracie Shares Simple (But Not Easy) Advice For Becoming Better At Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
There are many things you could do to improve in Jiu-Jitsu. But there are only several key things you could act upon to make an enormous difference in your game with. 10-time World Champion Roger...
Roger Gracie On How He Avoided Surgery During His Entire Career
Jul 24, 2024BJJEE
Roger Gracie retired but it’s quite obvious he’s the best jiu-jitsu player on the Earth. Here’s Why Roger Gracie Is Undoubtedly BJJ’s Greatest Of All Time 4 years ago, after having defeated...
Roger Gracie Shares What Happened During his Training Sessions with Gordon Ryan
Jul 14, 2024BJJEE
Roger Gracie revealed details of his gi training session with Gordon Ryan, praising the American’s skills in gi Jiu-Jitsu. Gordon Ryan and Roger Gracie are two of the most prominent names in...
Roger Gracie Weighs In On The ADCC & CJI Rivalry
Jul 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie, one of the greatest BJJ competitors of all time, recently shared his insights on the ongoing rivalry between ADCC and the CJI. And, well, the famous Gracie expressed some concerns about...
Rivals on the Mat: Roger Gracie & Marcus Buchecha Epic Seminar at Frota Academy, Zurich
Jun 06, 2024BJJEE
Prepare for an unparalleled Jiu-Jitsu experience as two of the sport’s greatest champions, Roger Gracie and Marcus Buchecha, join forces for an exclusive seminar at Frota Academy in Zurich,...
Former Fighter Compares Demian Maia, Roger Gracie, & Buchecha: “The Best Is…”
May 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Many athletes carry the title of “greatest of all time” in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with each athlete bringing something special of their own to the mats. For example, Roger...
10x World Champ Roger Gracie Says Anyone Can Become A World Champion With These 5 Secrets
Apr 25, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Judo Legend Neil Adams on Judo vs. Jiu-Jitsu and the Excellence of Roger Gracie
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
In a recent episode of the Lex Fridman Podcast, Neil Adams, a judo world champion and revered figure in the martial arts community, delves into the nuanced differences between judo and Brazilian...
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...
