Rickson Gracie: “Allow Yourself To Really Embrace Jiu-Jitsu”
Dec 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the true essence of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu – its underlying philosophy? This was a question posed by a student to Rickson Gracie, who wanted to learn about the philosophy and tradition...
The Day Ryron & Rener Gracie Got Their Black Belts From the Grandmaster
Oct 01, 2021BJJEE
Brothers Ryron and Rener Gracie are most famous nowadays for leading Gracie University, an academy affiliation network and online platform. They are the sons of Rorion Gracie and grandsons of Gracie...
Throwback: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu vs. Karate Team Challenge (1975)
Sep 16, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Jiu-Jitsu works. Not just when it comes to training in your academy nor just when it comes to the competitions you went to… But in both cases and against other martial arts as well! You simply...
Royce Gracie Explains Why He Won’t Wear a Coral Belt But instead Wears a Blue Belt
Sep 08, 2021BJJEE
For the past few years, Royce Gracie has been wearing a dark blue belt in honour of his father Grandmaster Helio Gracie. After the death of Grandmaster Helio Gracie, Royce...
Relson Gracie Black Belt answers Carlos Gracie Jr: “You Learn Moves That You Will Never Use in a Self Defense Situation”
Sep 07, 2021BJJEE
A few years ago, Carlos Gracie Jr. claimed the following regarding the self defense vs Sport Jiu-Jitsu debate: “In self defense, you learn how to mount a layman, he does not know how to defend...
Rener Gracie: ‘Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Strikes is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu!’
Aug 31, 2021BJJEE
What is the difference between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu? Some people will say that Jiu-Jitsu is Jiu-Jitsu. That an Americana is an Americana, a Kimura is a Kimura. Some others will...
How Rickson Gracie Learned to Overcome Doubts & Fear of Fighting
Aug 10, 2021BJJEE
Rickson Gracie is widely regarded as the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner of all time. The 9th-degree red belt (the highest level attainable) is simply the epitome of the word icon....
Rickson Gracie: “Leverage Replaces Strength, Technique Replaces Speed”
Aug 10, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Almost everyone who starts with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu thinks that they’re either too strong or too weak to do everything/anything. If you’re “jacked”, then you might’ve...
Rener Gracie Auctions 20 Years of Memorabilia to Help Bullying Victims
Aug 09, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Rener Gracie is well-known for his reaching out to bullying victims around the USA, and for trying to provide them with opportunities to learn the skills required for self-defense. So, when he was...
The Prominence And History Of BJJ Legend Royce Gracie
Jun 30, 2021BJJEE
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...
Rener Gracie: “No one I’ve ever rolled with (from UFC fighters to world champ bjj players) can submit me like Ryron Gracie can. Not even close.”
Jun 23, 2021BJJEE
Rener Gracie recently had a Q&A with fans on reddit. He addressed his Jiu-Jitsu rivalry with his older brother Ryron, sparring mentility, controversies in the Gracie family, his favorite...
Rickson Gracie Explains which Belt is the Hardest to Achieve in Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 18, 2021BJJEE
Many consider Rickson one of the greatest BJJ practitioners of all time, he’s certainly one of the most respected across the board. Son of Grand Master Helio Gracie proved his value through several...
John Danaher on Why Roger Gracie is the Undisputed Greatest Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner of All Time
May 11, 2021BJJEE
10x BJJ World Champion and ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion Roger Gracie has been a BJJ competitor for 20+ years. 4 years ago at Gracie Pro in Rio de Janeiro, Gracie announced his retirement...
Rare Jiu-Jitsu Match: Ryron Gracie x Xande Ribeiro
Mar 29, 2021BJJEE
This epic match between one of sport Jiu-Jitsu all time great, Xande Ribeiro, and Helio Gracie’s grandson, Ryron Gracie happened in 2004. Xande is a 7 time black belt world champion and 2x ADCC...
Homicide Suspect Arrested on Rener Gracie’s Property
Mar 09, 2021BJJEE
Rener Gracie, grandson of Helio Gracie and co-owner of Gracie University had a close call with crime last night. There had been a homicide in his neighborhood in Los Angeles, California and the...
Disrespect Their Closed Guard with the Steamroller Footlock by Relson Gracie (Red Belt)
Jan 01, 2021BJJEE
9th Degree Red Belt Grandmaster Relson Gracie showing his guard pass to a foot lock in Rio de Janeiro academy. This is a great option when you can’t open your opponent’s closed guard. You...
What Really Happened in the Infamous Rickson Gracie & Yoji Anjo Incident?
Dec 21, 2020BJJEE
There are numerous stories about the legendary Rickson Gracie. Too many to count actually . We could probably do a whole series of pieces on Rickson stories and only scratch the surface of his...
Carlson Gracie Sr’s Best Quotes & Words Of Wisdom
Oct 30, 2020BJJEE
Grandmaster Carlson Gracie, Sr was the eldest son of Carlos Gracie, founder of Gracie Jiu Jitsu with his uncle Hélio Gracie, and learned the art from his uncle and his father. Always a very...
With Both Hands Tied In His Belt, Rener Gracie Submits Purple Belt Training Partner
Sep 14, 2020BJJEE
Hard to believe, but true. The grandson of Helio and son of Rorion, Rener Gracie managed the feat of submitting an opponent without using his hands. In just over seven minutes of rolling, Rener, with...
When Gracie Misbehave: Gracie Family Dramas & Misbehaviors in History
Sep 10, 2020BJJEE
“People who come from dysfunctional families are not destined for a dysfunctional life.” – Bo Bennett Jiu-Jitsu as we know it today would have never happened if it hadn’t been...
Rorion Gracie’s First Student, Richard Bresler Uncovers How Rorion Tried To Rip Him Off of His Share When They Sold The UFC
Sep 02, 2020BJJEE
Old school 6th degree BJJ black belt Richard Bresler started training with the Gracie family in the early 1980’s in LA when they first arrived and were teaching in garages. He was Rorion...
Rigan Machado on Heel Hooks & Why The Gracies Have So Much Drama & Controversy
Jul 31, 2020BJJEE
Rigan Machado is one of the biggest ambassadors of bjj in the USA. Along with his brothers he’s worked on popularizing bjj with the help of one Chuck Norris since the early 90s. He was related...
The Old School Gracie Way of Tying Your Jiu-Jitsu Belt
Jul 26, 2020BJJEE
There are countless ways to tie your belt from the superlock (never comes undone) to the standard to the old school Gracie way (picture). Having seen the way Master Relson Gracie ties his belt, made...
Rickson Gracie: ‘Grapplers Must Also Learn to Strike’
Jul 08, 2020BJJEE
In the majority of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies around the world, they will teach you the sport aspect of Jiu-Jitsu. This means no strikes, and little self defense, but more focus on the modern...
