Royce Gracie Criticizes BJJ Competition: “It Doesn’t Work That Way”
Apr 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie isn’t particularly “in love” with the present state of competition in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Why? Because he doesn’t believe it portrays a true picture. According...
Renzo Gracie’s 100% Success Toe hold From Half guard
Apr 25, 2024BJJEE
Leg locks have revolutionized the landscape of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, offering practitioners of all sizes a potent weapon against larger and stronger opponents. Among the various leg locks, the toe...
Renzo Gracie Has The Funniest Analogy for Difference Between Gi & No Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 25, 2024BJJEE
Gi and No Gi are the 2 forms of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Gi Jiu Jitsu is grappling with the use of a traditional Gi, which allows you to grab the clothing of your opponent. No Gi is grappling without the...
Outrageous Excerpts from Rickson Gracie’s Book Gain Widespread Attention on Social Media
Apr 25, 2024BJJEE
The legendary Rickson Gracie is respected by many members of the Jiu-Jitsu community. He wrote a book a couple of years ago with some help from another writer and shared some surprising information....
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...
Someone Training Both Compares Gracie & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 25, 2024BJJEE
Photo: Metamoris 1, Ryron Gracie vs Andre Galvao. Guest post Tony Pacenski who is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Rodrigo Medeiros (BJJ Revolution Team). He runs his academy Soulfight and the excellent...
Rickson Gracie Explains Difference Between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The recent “Jocko Podcast”, led by Jocko Willink, hosted one of the biggest Jiu-Jitsu legends in the world: Rickson Gracie. Rickson spoke about many interesting subjects that have to do...
Rickson Gracie Shows How To Apply Pressure in the Guard
Apr 24, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art renowned for its ground fighting and submission techniques, where mastering the art of applying pressure can be a game-changer. Among the legends of BJJ, Rickson...
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...
Rickson Gracie’s Head & Arm Cross Side Escape Will Blow Your Mind
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
Side control is one of those positions that is just plain horrible. Our opponent can mount attacks, we can’t, they can stall and rest, we’re carrying all of their weight, and they torque their...
Rener Gracie Says Arman Tsarukyan Survived Charles Oliveira’s Guillotine Due To Loose Shorts
Apr 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In the first round of their UFC 300 fight, Charles Oliveira set up a tight Guillotine Choke… But Arman Tsarukyan somehow escaped from the submission hold. Fighters with this mentality like...
Jean Jacques Machado’s Teaches the Rickson Gracie ‘Invisible’ Arm Bar
Apr 16, 2024BJJEE
The road to submission in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is seldom an easy one. One of those rarely seen, but very effective (and unexpected!) setups is the Invisible/Lateral Armbar aka the Paper Cutter Armbar....
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...
Joe Rogan Was a White Belt Under Vitor Belfort at Carlson Gracie BJJ Gym in Los Angeles
Apr 10, 2024BJJEE
As revealed in a recent episode of the JAXXON Podcast, an insightful revelation came out about Joe Rogan, a name synonymous with comedy, podcasting, and UFC commentary. Vitor Belfort, an MMA legen,...
Rener Gracie: ‘If You Feel Like You Have To Survive Your Jiu-Jitsu School, You’re at the Wrong School’
Apr 10, 2024BJJEE
It definitely requires a special type of person to actively train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Only 3% of the people who start training will eventually get to black belt. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing at an...
The Time The Gracie Brothers Visited a Judo Dojo in California
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE
On January 13, 1987, a significant encounter took place when Rorion, Rickson, Royler, and Helio Gracie paid a visit to Hayward Nishioka’s judo club in Los Angeles, armed with a video recorder...
Ron Tripp, The Only Person to Defeat Rickson Gracie in Official Competition
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE
Photo: Ron Tripp and a Sambo match between Rickson and Rolls Gracie. The great Rickson Gracie claimed to have been unbeaten in BJJ, Wrestling, Sambo, challenge matches, Judo and vale tudo fights with...
Nutritionist Answers: Does The Gracie Diet Really Work?
Apr 02, 2024BJJEE
Rorion found that Gracie Jiu-jitsu is more than just a sport, it’s a lifestyle. A lifestyle based on keeping the body healthy. The “Gracie Diet” is a method of eating developed during...
How To Get Good at BJJ: Key Insights from Roger Gracie and John Danaher
Mar 29, 2024BJJEE
In recent interviews on the Lex Fridman podcast, BJJ GOAT Roger Gracie, and Popular Grappling coach John Danaher offer profound insights into the art and practice of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Both Gracie...
Royler Gracie’s Method For Hitting More Submissions When Doing Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 25, 2024BJJEE
A great lesson from Master Royler Gracie on how to have a submission based game instead of being a points player. Royler competed in the black-belt ranks for 20+ years. Royler is also a...
BJJ Practitioner Leaves Local Gracie Barra After They Tried To Control What He Posted on Social Media
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the name Gracie Barra stands as a perfect example of established world brand of franchised Jiu-Jitsu academies. However, even the most established institutions...
Helio Gracie Black Belt Standards: ‘No Dreadlocks, Head Tattoos or being Overweight’
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE
Few published guidelines or standards determine when a practitioner is ready for promotion; the criterion is generally determined by individual instructors and/or academies.The IBJJF maintains an...
ADXC 3: Why Is Rayron Gracie vs. Fellipe Andrew An Instantly Historical Match?
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Held last March 2nd, ADXC 3 was born with the status of a historic event. Being the first edition of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship outside the capital of the UAE, the tournament featured a...
