John Danaher Tells The Story Of The Man Who Challenged Renzo Gracie at The Academy
Sep 08, 2020BJJEE
John Danaher has long been a practitioner of bjj and one of the most esteemed coaches out there. As it turns out he’s also a prolific story teller. In honor of Renzo Gracie he shared the story...
Renzo Gracie Reviews Khabib-Gaethje Bout & If a Top BJJ Black Belt Could Sub Khabib
Sep 06, 2020BJJEE
Khabib Nurmagomedov is scheduled to defend his UFC Lightweight belt in a unification bout against Justin Gaethje on October 25, 2020 at UFC 254. When the BJJ and MMA legend Renzo Gracie was asked...
The Most Important Jiu-Jitsu Lesson that Renzo Gracie Taught John Danaher
Sep 01, 2020BJJEE
World famous John Danaher started relatively “late” in Jiu-Jitsu, at age 28, when he was a buff New York nightclub security guard and little technique. He fell in love in the 1990s with Jiu-Jitsu...
Old School Black Belt Explains What it’s like to roll with Renzo, Ralph & Ryan Gracie
Aug 10, 2020BJJEE
Renzo, Ralph & Ryan Gracie are all sons of Robson Gracie, the 2nd son of Carlos Gracie. All three are widely known and regarded as toughest men in jiu-jitsu and somewhat hot tempered. Ryan Gracie...
Renzo Gracie: All We Have To Do Is Embrace Our Lunatic Interior
Aug 01, 2020BJJEE
Renzo Gracie is known for many things however being even tempered is not one of them. But passionate intense or not he is one of the most loved and respected personalities in the community. ...
Renzo Gracie: How to Finish a Triangle Choke on a Much Larger Opponent
Jul 12, 2020BJJEE
Think of a 150 kgs powerlifter with a short neck and arms who is trying to pass your guard…How would you finish a triangle on such an opponent? Renzo Gracie gives some great advice and details...
Israeli Jewish Black Belt Reacts To Renzo Gracie Quoting Nazi Leader Himmler
Jul 09, 2020BJJEE
Last week, Renzo Gracie made headlines when an old tweet of his from 2012 resurfaced. This tweet was a quotation notorious Nazi SS commander Heinrich Himmler, a main architect of the Holocaust. Renzo...
John Danaher On What Makes Renzo Gracie A Great Instructor
Jun 28, 2020BJJEE
Finding the right Jiu-Jitsu instructor and academy is extremely important. It can make or break your Jiu-Jitsu journey. If you are lucky enough to find the right one, you will learn how to defend...
GSP Almost Quit BJJ After Getting Tapped 5 Times in a Roll at Renzo Gracie NYC
Jun 11, 2020BJJEE
BJJ is tough on the body but it is even harder on the ego. Getting destroyed repeatedly in training day-in-day-out but smaller training partners that are simply so much better than you, can be too...
Super Intense Roll Between Brothers Renzo & Ryan Gracie (RIP)
May 30, 2020BJJEE
From the documentary Renzo Gracie Legacy. Renzo Gracie rolls with his younger brother Ryan Gracie (RIP) as he prepares for a fight in Pride in Japan. Note the intensity of the roll.
Transform Your Game with Renzo Gracie’s 1 Hour Masterclass on Gi Chokes
Mar 17, 2020BJJEE
It is important to have a Jiu-Jitsu game that is not entirely dependent on whether or not your adversary is wearing a gi. However, when your opponent is wearing a Gi, it becomes a great weapon for...
Renzo Gracie Got Inspiration From Starbucks To Write Names on Gi Collars
Feb 21, 2020BJJEE
Renzo Gracie recently appeared on the UFC unfiltered podcast where he talked about various subjects. One of them was: Renzo Gracie on Keenan Cornelius Disrespecting Rickson: ‘You Just Got Submitted...
Renzo Gracie on Keenan Cornelius Disrespecting Rickson: ‘You Just Got Submitted by a Triangle’
Feb 21, 2020BJJEE
Renzo Gracie recently appeared on the UFC unfiltered podcast where he was asked about the new BJJ generation of BJJ and how they don’t want to fight MMA: Renzo (speaking about the new...
Renzo Gracie Unveils Secrets to His Infamous Arm-in Guillotine
Feb 18, 2020BJJEE
Learn how to apply Renzo Gracie’s most feared submission hold (the arm-in guillotine) and listen to his memories of the Pride debut on October of 1997. “We used to extend our legs...
Renzo Gracie On How To Open The Closed Guard of a Stronger Opponent
Feb 14, 2020BJJEE
Renzo teaches details of adjustment, grips and positioning to help you open the closed guard of a heavier and stronger opponent without having to muscle. He shows a fine detail regarding how to place...
Renzo Gracie’s Interaction with a Homeless Woman Will Melt Your Heart
Jan 29, 2020BJJEE
Renzo Gracie is one of the most charismatic and well loved people in Jiu-Jitsu. With Renzo, what you see is what you get and he will always speak his mind, even if it might get him in trouble: New...
52 Year Old Renzo Gracie Looking Sharp Rolling With BJJEE’s Editor Gile Huni
Jan 24, 2020BJJEE
BJJ’s most loved figure Renzo Gracie was in Zurich, Switzerland at the Frota Academy where he held a fantastic seminar. Renzo showed the students a fantastic array of techniques and told countless...
6 Valuable Life Lessons From Renzo Gracie
Jan 22, 2020BJJEE
In this episode of MMA Noise, Renzo Gracie shares six valuable life lessons, including thoughts about love, how to overcome problems, .and the one thing that’s certain in...
Analysis of the Book “Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Technique and Theory” by John Danaher, Renzo Gracie, Kid Peligro & Royler Gracie
Jan 14, 2020BJJEE
Guest post by Gicomo Zanini, BJJ black belt and head instructor at True North BJJ Academy. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a form of combat sports that has increasingly become a trend among Hollywood...
Renzo Gracie’s Sneaky Choke Counter to the Over Under Pass
Jan 12, 2020BJJEE
BJJ’s most loved figure Renzo Gracie was in in Zurich, Switzerland at the Frota Academywhere he held a fantastic seminar. Renzo showed the students a fantastic array of techniques and told...
Flashback: When Renzo Gracie Faced Jean Jacques Machado in The Final of ADCC 2000
Jan 10, 2020BJJEE
Great flashback to the final of the ADCC 2000 Under 77 Kilo. This was a match between 2 legends of jiu jitsu: Renzo Gracie and Jean Jacques Machado. The final was held in Abu Dhabi. One of the true...
Renzo Gracie’s Unstoppable Counter to Over Under Pass
Jan 02, 2020BJJEE
BJJ’s most loved figure Renzo Gracie was in Zurich, Switzerland at the Frota Academy where he held a fantastic seminar. Bjjee’s editor Gile Huni was present and even had the chance to...
Renzo Gracie’s Superior Back Escape
Dec 23, 2019BJJEE
Check out Renzo Gracie’s tips for foiling attacks coming from behind. These are extremely simple tips, but they will revolutionize the way you react in a scenario of maximum adversity....
Renzo Gracie’s Valuable Lesson: Real Respect vs Superficial Respect
Dec 19, 2019BJJEE
The great John Danaher talked a great lesson that he learned from his instructor Renzo Gracie. This is a valuable lesson of life, and about real respect: Reflections on my sensei – real respect...
