Rener Gracie Shares Heartwarming Story Of His Grandfather, Helio, Giving Presents For Christmas
Dec 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Rener Gracie has always been a fantastic storyteller, full of anecdotes and lessons from everyday life… But did you know the story of his grandfather, Helio Gracie, as a Santa for Christmas?...
Rickson Gracie Reveals Family Secrets about Carlos & Helio Polygamous Lifestyle
Dec 31, 2021BJJEE
“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 for the Gracie...
Helio and Rickson Gracie Teaching MMA to Royler in This Historical Video
Aug 19, 2020BJJEE
Below is the best video you can see this week, when it comes to Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. In this true Jiu-Jitsu relic, kindly provided by rickson.academy , the great master Helio Gracie and champion...
Helio & Rorion Gracie On How To Deal With A Devastating Defeat
Mar 22, 2020BJJEE
After the Brazilian football team’s 7-1 defeat last year to Germany in the World Cup in 2014, Rorion Gracie wrote a nice little guide on his facebook page. He recalled how his father Helio...
Khonry Gracie Remembers Training with 94-year-old grandpa Helio
Dec 21, 2017BJJEE
Khonry Gracie, the 20-year-old son of UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie, is set for his pro-MMA debut at Bellator 192. After a single bout the young Khonry managed to secure a Bellator...
Drysdale: ‘Rener Gracie is Dragging Helio’s Legacy in The Mud’
Feb 23, 2016BJJEE
Rener Gracie, love him or hate him, you can’t deny that he’s a brilliant businessman. Rener Gracie together with his brother Ryron, is the creator of the controversial Gracie...
City Hall Rejects Building of Carlos, Helio & Carlson Gracie Statues in Rio de Janeiro
Aug 12, 2015BJJEE
Last Tuesday (4th of August), it was confirmed that the Carlson Gracie Academy , in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, which has existed for four decades and was responsible for building one...
(Rare Video) Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Cruise feat. Helio, Ryron, Rener & Ralek Gracie
Aug 10, 2015BJJEE
This was a one time Jiu-Jitsu cruise from California to Ensenada, Mexico which happened in 2005. You can see Grandmaster Helio Gracie, Rorion, Ryron, Rener and Ralek training. ...
Rener Gracie Compares Ryron-Barnett with Helio-Kimura
May 10, 2015BJJEE
Ryron Gracie put up a valiant effort against Josh Barnett last night at Metamoris 6. Against the 60 lbs heavier catch wrestler Barnett, Ryron was able to defend Barnett’s pressure, but...
Ryron Gracie on Facing Barnett: “Helio Would Do it”
May 08, 2015BJJEE
Last night, Metamoris announced that Roberto Cyborg Abreu is out of the event due to an injury. This happened just 3 days before the event. Ryron Gracie stepped up to face the monster that is...
Carlson Gracie On His Jiu-Jitsu Being Different From Helio’s, His Relationship with Rorion & IBJJF
Oct 30, 2014BJJEE
Enjoy this old (early 2000’s) Interview of Carlson Gracie from O TATAME Magazine: Interview with C a r l s o n G r a c i e. “L i v i n g L e g e n d” Translated by: T a t i a n a S a...
Relson Gracie Recalls How Helio Made Him Into A Champion
Jun 23, 2014BJJEE
The second eldest son of Helio Gracie, the red belt Relson Gracie reigned during his time, having had according to him, 140 Vale Tudo fights and remained unbeaten for decades. But those...
Roberto Pedreira On Carlos Gracie’s Biography: “Carlos and Helio had admirers but people tended to either love them, or hate them.”
Mar 13, 2013BJJEE
Roberto Pedreira is the publisher of Global Training Report. He has produced a gold mine of interviews and reports from his experiences training all over the world over the years. His recent venture...
Ryron Gracie: Competitive BJJ Is A Short Phase – Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu Lasts A Lifetime
Jul 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Ryron Gracie, grandson of Grandmaster Helio Gracie and son of Rorion Gracie, has spent his entire life immersed in Jiu-Jitsu. Iin a recent conversation on the Ageless Warrior Lab podcast with host...
Rorion Gracie: “There Are Too Many BJJ Black Belts Who Don’t Know How To Teach”
Jul 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Rorion Gracie, credited with bringing BJJ from Brazil to the United States and helping launch it through the early UFC, says the sport’s global growth has come with a serious downside… A...
BJJ OG Cesar Gracie Reveals The Surprising Origin Of The Term “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu”
May 20, 2026BJJEE
The Surprising Origin Of The Term “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu” Today, almost everyone around the world knows the art as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or simply BJJ. But according to Cesar Gracie, the story...
Carlos Gracie Jr. Promoted To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Red Belt
Apr 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Carlos Gracie Jr. has reached one of the highest honors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, earning his red belt – and further solidifying a legacy that has shaped the sport for decades. As the son of Carlos...
Royce Gracie Criticizes Lack of Discipline In Brazilian Athletes: “They Go Out To Party, You Know?”
Jan 30, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie recently reflected on how modern fighters approach their craft, comparing Dagestanis and Brazilians. He spoke at length about fighters from Dagestan, particularly those connected to...
Royce Gracie: “My Dad Didn’t Want Me To Hurt My Opponents, But My Mom…”
Nov 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fans have long viewed Helio Gracie as the philosophical architect of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – a calm, technical master who stressed leverage, patience, and efficiency over...
Rickson Gracie Is Now Claiming To Have a 450W-0L Record & Possibly Even 1000-0
Oct 27, 2025BJJEE
The great Rickson Gracie claimed to have been unbeaten in BJJ, Wrestling, Sambo, challenge matches, Judo and vale tudo fights with 400-0 record has been disputed by many people. Now Rickson Gracie...
Ralek Gracie: “You Don’t Have a BJJ School Until You’re a Black Belt, You Have a Kiosk”
Aug 10, 2025BJJEE
Ralek Gracie, grandson of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu founder Hélio Gracie, recently shared his unfiltered opinion on BJJ academies run by instructors below the black belt level. His message was clear:...
Gracie vs. Gracie: Family Rift Deepens as Renzo Gracie Backs Alleged Impostor
Jul 02, 2025BJJEE
In a dramatic turn of events following Rose Gracie’s bold denunciation of a man claiming to be a “Gracie,” Renzo Gracie—one of the most respected and recognizable names in Brazilian...
Gracie Legacy Under Fire: Rose Gracie Calls Out Alleged Impostor Using Family Name
Jul 01, 2025BJJEE
In a bold and public move to protect one of the most iconic names in martial arts, Rose Gracie—the granddaughter of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) founder Hélio Gracie—has spoken out against an...
Jean Jacques Machado Promoted To 8th Degree BJJ Coral Belt By Rickson Gracie
Apr 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jean Jacques Machado, one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most respected legends, has just been promoted to 8th degree coral belt! The promotion was awarded by Rickson Gracie, himself a living legend and...
