Georges St-Pierre: “For Me, Royce Gracie Is The Greatest Of All Time”
Jul 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When you think of mixed martial arts (MMA), who comes to mind as the greatest of all time? For Georges St-Pierre, there is only one answer: Royce Gracie. St-Pierre shared why he thinks that in a...
Rener Gracie vs Cassio Werneck w/ Controversial ‘Brazilian Tap’ Ending
Jul 19, 2023BJJEE
Rener Gracie (head instructor of Gracie Academy along with his brother Ryron) went against Cassio Werneck (IBJJF World Champion of 88kg division in 2003) in Southern California Pro-Am Invitational....
Rener Gracie Uses His Own Gi to Submit MMA Fighter Mayhem Miller
Jul 14, 2023BJJEE
As a jiu-jitsu practitioner, you should realize that your gi is more than just a uniform – it is an armor but it really is a weapon. Your lapels, sleeves, and many other parts of the gi can be...
Rickson Gracie Discusses The Negative Side Of Jiu-Jitsu In Brazil: “It’s Been A Big Problem”
Jul 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Are there any negative sides to training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? No, not just when it comes to injuries. But also when it comes to the BJJ community? Well, the legendary Rickson Gracie thinks that...
Roger Gracie Shows A Great Wrist Lock Setup From Mount
Jul 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Most Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and coaches would argue that the most dominant position in Jiu-Jitsu is the back control. And that, subsequently, the most dominant submission is the Rear Naked...
Rayron Gracie: “I’m The First Gracie Man To Receive A Black Belt From A Woman”
Jul 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rayron Gracie has been promoted to BJJ black belt a few weeks back by Kyra Gracie, after winning the brown belt absolute division at the 2023 IBJJF World Championship… And he is proud of that...
Sport Jiu-Jitsu vs. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: A Closer Look At This Age-Old Debate
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE
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...
BJJ Makes Way Into Call Of Duty – With A Character Based On Heather Grace Gracie
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most popular video games of all time, Call of Duty, has just launched the fourth season of Modern Warfare II, introducing some new intriguing operators to the game’s roster. Among...
BJJ Legend Royce Gracie Wins Tax Fraud Case Against IRS
Jun 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
UFC and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Royce Gracie had a seven-year-long battle with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – and has now forced the IRS to “tap out”. The IRS claimed that...
Craig Jones On Rickson Gracie: “He Was Doing Cold Baths Before Podcasts Were Invented”
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Respect for Rickson Gracie and what he has done for Jiu-Jitsu is universal in the BJJ community. Everyone is grateful for his contributions to the Gentle Art – including Craig Jones. Jones...
Chuck Norris Talks Training With The Gracie Family: “I Got On The Ground With Rickson…”
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that the martial arts and movie industry legend Chuck Norris trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? And that he even trained with the Gracie family – as well as rolled with Rickson? Norris...
Roger Gracie Shows How To Open The Leg Against A Tight Turtle – And Get The Hook In
Jun 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The best moves in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are, arguably, the ones which aren’t (too) complicated – and that you can resort to more often than not. These high percentage techniques need to be learned...
Journalist Compares Rickson Gracie & Gordon Ryan: “Rickson Is The Absolute ‘King’ Of Jiu-Jitsu”
Jun 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Alonso is a journalist who specializes in martial arts – and he has recently participated in an interesting “Connect Cast” episode. During it, he spoke about the comparison...
Rickson Gracie Reveals That He Has Parkinson’s Disease: “I’m Ready for Anything in my Life”
Jun 22, 2023BJJEE
During an interview with Kyra Gracie, Rickson Gracie shared that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease two years ago. Gracie, who was undefeated as a vale tudo fighter between 1980 and...
Rayron Gracie Promoted To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Jun 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rayron Gracie has just been promoted to the rank of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt! The promotion took place last night and he was promoted by none other than his cousin – Kyra Gracie: ...
Rayron Gracie: “The True Essence Of Jiu-Jitsu Lies In The Gi”
Jun 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rayron Gracie won gold in the brown belt absolute division at the 2023 IBJJF World Championships! And, in an interview with the Gracie Mag, he explained that his mindset played a crucial role in the...
Renzo Gracie Shares The Formula For Creating a Successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Jun 08, 2023BJJEE
Starting a Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy takes hard work, dedication, and a passion for the art. Here are some tips on running a successful academy: Get your black belt. You need to be an expert in BJJ...
Demian Maia Says He Agreed to Corner Kron Gracie ‘At the Request of My Idol’
Jun 06, 2023BJJEE
At UFC 288, Kron Gracie put on a lackluster performance that resulted in his unanimous defeat by Charles Jourdain. Following the bout, Gracie claimed that he refrained from throwing punches due to...
Elon Musk Trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Discusses Royce Gracie
Jun 06, 2023BJJEE
Did you know that Tesla founder Elon Musk has trained Jiu Jitsu? He trained BJJ in Palo Alto, California. His kids have been training since they were 6 years old. Elon Musk, the billionaire...
Carley Gracie Tells The Story of His Physical Altercation with his Uncle Helio Gracie
Jun 05, 2023BJJEE
Carley Gracie, is a 9th degree Red Belt and son of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu founder Carlos Gracie. Carley is the father of Clark Gracie. He is the oldest member of the Gracie clan still donning a gi and...
Ralph Gracie Almost Got Into A Fight With Mexican Gang Boss: “He Kept Looking At Me”
May 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ralph Gracie, one of the most notorious names from the Gracie family, was convicted of assaulting Flavio Almeida during the 2018 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships. In 2021, he was sentenced to 6 months...
Ralph Gracie Opens Up about Flavio Almeida Incident: ‘I’d Do it all Over Again’
May 21, 2023BJJEE
One of the most controversial names in the world of fighting and a member of the legendary Gracie family, Ralph Gracie participated in the podcast “ Pura Connection ”, where he commented on...
Kron Gracie’s Dilemma: To Strike or Grapple in MMA?
May 17, 2023BJJEE
If you train Jiu Jitsu, you’ve probably heard of Kron Gracie. Kron Gracie is the son of the legendary Rickson Gracie, and is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt who has had success in both MMA and...
Turn The Angle: Pressure Passing Advice By Gregor Gracie
May 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The art of guard passing is one of the most important aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. To define, guard passing is where you pass the opponent’s defense (guard) using technique, movement, and...
