The legacy of the Gracie family in mixed martial arts (MMA) is unparalleled, with their name being synonymous with the sport’s inception and its early dominance.
Yet, as the sport has evolved, it has become a vastly different battlefield for fighters – especially for those bearing the Gracie legacy.
Kron Gracie, the son of the legendary Rickson Gracie, finds himself navigating these waters.
Kron recently shared his thoughts on the changing landscape of martial arts, especially as it pertains to Jiu-Jitsu:
Growing up, it was all about Jiu-Jitsu. Everybody did Jiu-Jitsu to fight.
Jiu-Jitsu to prove they can beat up a boxer or beat up a wrestler. You’re trying to prove yourself to prove your martial art.Now, it’s merged into a way where you can’t just be good at one martial art and be very successful against everybody who’s at the highest level.
He continues to explain Rickson’s present point of view:
My dad doesn’t understand that. My grandfather wouldn’t understand that.
This generation is already completely different.I think the martial arts is like your own moulding. Martial arts, for me, is Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, and Judo.
When I say I’m a martial artist is because I built my own formula and I appreciate all the martial arts.
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