The Gracie Family’s Favorite Takedown
Mar 03, 2024BJJEE
The Gracie family, pioneers in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, have long favored a specific takedown technique that has proven its effectiveness over decades: the Leg Hook...
Why are the New Generation of the Gracie Family Not Dominating in MMA & Jiu-Jitsu Anymore?
Dec 19, 2023BJJEE
If you train Jiu-Jitsu or even MMA it is because of the Gracie family. The Gracie were the ones who popularized MMA and Jiu-Jitsu to the masses when they created the UFC back in 1993 in the US....
Royce Gracie: “My Father [Helio Gracie] Was Way Ahead Of Everybody”
Nov 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie, a name synonymous with the foundations of mixed martial arts (MMA), revolutionized the sport by showcasing the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His legendary victories in the...
Flashback: A Young Ralek Gracie’s Altercation with a Bully who Mocked his Sister
Sep 25, 2023BJJEE
Ralek Gracie, son of Rorion Gracie, and brother of Rener and Ryron, recently shared a video that effectively delivers an anti-bullying message while showcasing the effectiveness of Brazilian...
Bellator 277: Rhalan Gracie Loses Fourth MMA Fight In A Row
Apr 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Rhalan Gracie, son of Relson Gracie, is a professional MMA fighter who’s fighting under the Bellator banner. However, unlike what many might’ve expected to be the case, Rhalan...
Gracie Breakdown: 3 Ways To Defend Against The “Will Smith Slap”
Mar 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
“Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock” – this has been the headline, in one shape or form, of most of the world’s media for the last two days. Naturally, the news...
Rickson Gracie On Why He Never Strikes with a Closed Fist in a Street Altercation
Jan 10, 2022BJJEE
Should you punch or slap in a street fight? The legendary Rickson Gracie says that you shouldn’t punch in the street because you can break your hand. You should instead use a palm strike or slap,...
New Jersey Makes Gracie Survival Tactics a Part of Police Training
Dec 01, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a necessity for anyone involved in law enforcement. At least for those who wish to keep themselves, as well as the suspects, safe while carrying out their job. And...
Gracie Breakdown: Conor McGregor’s Failed Guillotine at UFC 264
Jul 14, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
UFC 264 was nothing short of unpredictable and kind of anti-climactic. Conor McGregor lost in his match against Dustin Poirier after suffering a horrific break to his leg. However, a couple of...
Royce Gracie’s Son, Khonry Was Cut by Bellator
Jul 13, 2021BJJEE
In recent weeks, the UFC made a list of layoffs and now it was Bellator’s turn to give up 18 fighters incuding Khonry Gracie , son of the legend Royce Gracie. Welterweight, Khonry debuted at...
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu White Belt Explains Why He Pulled a Small Arm During a Street Altercation
Jan 06, 2021BJJEE
A recent video went was released on the internet of a man with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu hoodie pointing his small arm at another man in a neighborhood altercation. Rener Gracie found out who the man was, and...
Defense Against an Attacker in the Subway – Gracie Breakdown [video]
Sep 26, 2020BJJEE
As the saying goes, “accidents go after people”, but worse when someone intentionally harms another person. Especially when the victim doesn’t know how to defend themselves or has...
Gracies Show How To Survive an Elevator Self Defense Altercation
Sep 26, 2020BJJEE
The biggest names in Jiu-Jitsu will tell you that the best self defense for the street is to run away: Jocko Willink Explains Why the Best Self Defense is Running Away Others will tell you to use...
Josh Hinger: Rickson Gracie Views Are Outdated – Sport Jiu Jitsu Folks Know Defense Better Than Anyone
Sep 02, 2020BJJEE
Rickson Gracie has made some specific choices in the last couple of years. Notably after condemning Gracie University – he’s reconciled with them and he and his affiliates joined...
Are Rickson Gracie’s Views Outdated?
Aug 10, 2020BJJEE
Rickson Gracie has made some specific choices in the last couple of years. Notably after condemning Gracie University – he’s reconciled with them and he and his affiliates joined up with Rener...
Gracie Breakdown: Expecting Cops to Fight Crime Without Proper Training, is a Crime in Itself
Jun 15, 2020BJJEE
Often times online we see videos of police officers who are unable to live up to the challenge of their job takes to improper training they receive. Rener and Ryron’s Gracie Breakdown just...
Gracie Method For Making Your Own BJJ Mats
Apr 09, 2020BJJEE
In these times, the cleanliness of a BJJ academy is paramount, and the most important part of a school are the mats where we spend so much time rolling with each other. Now the question is , what...
Gracies Create FITjitsu, Blending Fitness & Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 01, 2020BJJEE
With most of the BJJ world on lockdown, and without to ability to train, what are your options? One is using a grappling dummy: How to build yourself a Grappling dummy in 5 minutes You can do some...
Gracies: ‘You Can Do More with a T-Shirt Than With a Gi’
Feb 26, 2020BJJEE
You know that No Gi only guy that says “I only no Gi becaause the Gi is unrealistic bro” ? How does that make sense? Unless you’re always at the beach, the potential aggressors that you will...
Gracie Family & Wrestling, Cross Training Throughout History
Feb 08, 2020BJJEE
Back in 2014, brothers Rolles & Igor (sons of the legendary Rolls Gracie) and their half brother Gregor Gracie all participated in wrestling exhibition matches in New York at the Grapple...
Gracie Breakdown Presents 6 “Bedroom” Techniques EVERY Woman Should Know
Jan 30, 2020BJJEE
Gracie Breakdown has long been pushing various viral campaigns. Among other years through the wife of Rener Gracie they’ve produced some let’s say interesting content over the years....
Royce Gracie’s Son Khonry Wins Second Pro MMA Bout By Armbar
Aug 25, 2019BJJEE
Khonry Gracie, son of legendary Royce Gracie has just won his 2nd pro MMA bout by 1rst round armbar at Bellator 225. The Gracie legacy lives on. Unlike his first cousins Ryron, Rener, and Ralek...
Gracie Breakdown: Excessive Force Use During Walmart Arrest
Apr 25, 2019BJJEE
It seems like we talk about the importance of jiu jitsu for law enforcement officers every day – but that’s just because it is that important. It’s important to note that context...
Gracie Breakdown: Ben Askren vs. Robbie Lawler – Early Stoppage or Not?
Mar 05, 2019BJJEE
Rener Gracie and Ryron Gracie took the opportunity to analyze one of the best contemporary wrestlers – Ben ASkren in his UFC debut. The twosome got in deep with Ben Askren and weighed in on the...
