Rickson Gracie Shares Which Belt Promotion Is Toughest To Get In BJJ
Jan 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie, one of the most legendary BJJ practitioners, has shared his thoughts on which belt promotion is toughest to get in BJJ… And it may surprise some people. That is because Gracie...
UFC Founder Wanted To Book Aleksandr Karelin vs Rickson Gracie
Dec 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Art Davie, the founder of the UFC, recently revealed his ambitious plans to stage what could have been one of the most legendary crossover fights in combat sports history… A match between...
Old School Black Belt Roland Sarria’s Revelations on Why He Left Rickson Gracie’s Gym: ‘It was a Cult’
Dec 12, 2024BJJEE
In a recent and revealing discussion on the Lytes Out Podcast, Roland Sarria, a pioneer in Arizona’s combat sports scene and founder of the legendary Rage in the Cage MMA event, shed light on why...
Rickson Gracie Weighs in on Kron Gracie’s Use of Pulling Closed Guard in MMA
Dec 10, 2024BJJEE
The dynamic landscape of modern MMA continues to evolve, leaving behind those who fail to adapt. This harsh reality was on full display at UFC 310, where Bryce Mitchell decisively defeated Kron...
Rickson Gracie Promotes Former MMA Rival Nobuhiko Takada to BJJ Brown Belt
Dec 05, 2024BJJEE
Rickson Gracie, a legendary figure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and mixed martial arts (MMA), has once again showcased his profound influence on the martial arts world. This time, it’s through a...
Kron Gracie Opens Up About Strained Relationship and Lack of Support from Father Rickson Gracie
Dec 04, 2024BJJEE
Kron Gracie has opened up about the challenges of living under the shadow of his family’s legendary legacy as he prepares for his UFC 310 bout against Bryce Mitchell. In a recent interview, Kron...
Rickson Gracie Opens Up About His Brother Relson’s Lifelong Struggles with Substance Abuse
Nov 26, 2024BJJEE
In his recent memoir, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu icon Rickson Gracie opens up about the complicated relationship with his older brother, Relson Gracie, whose immense potential as a fighter was overshadowed...
Rickson Gracie Opens Up About Why He Won’t Train or Corner Kron Gracie at UFC 311
Nov 26, 2024BJJEE
Legendary martial artist Rickson Gracie, a cornerstone of the Gracie family’s legacy in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, recently spoke about his son Kron Gracie’s upcoming UFC return against...
Rickson Gracie Shares His Thoughts On Inclusion Of Trans Athletes In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie has recently published his new book, Comfort in the Darkness, which chronicles his personal battle with Parkinson’s disease. And, while the book provides an intimate look at...
Rickson Gracie Shares Profound Advice With Men Worldwide: “Don’t Put On The Armor…”
Nov 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie recently shared the heartbreaking story of how it felt losing his 18-year-old son, Rockson, and the intense emotional journey that followed. Rockson tragically passed away from an...
Rickson Gracie was offered to be in first ever ADCC Superfight Against Mario Sperry
Nov 17, 2024BJJEE
In the earliest days of the prestigious ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club), a match-up that could have reshaped the history of competitive grappling was nearly set to take place: Mario Sperry vs. Rickson...
Rickson Gracie Criticizes Modern Sport Jiu-Jitsu: “90% of Students Have No Interest in Competing”
Nov 15, 2024BJJEE
In a thought-provoking podcast discussion with fellow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Jean Jacques Machado, the iconic Rickson Gracie raised a critical issue facing the global BJJ community: the...
Rickson Gracie’s Recent Interview Reveals the Severity of His Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
Nov 14, 2024BJJEE
Rickson Gracie, the legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion and undefeated vale tudo fighter from 1980 to 2000, recently revealed in a podcast appearance that he has been battling Parkinson’s...
Rickson Gracie Explains How to Avoid Altercations in the Street: “Winning Means Walking Away”
Nov 14, 2024BJJEE
As martial artists, we are often faced with aggressive people who threaten us either verbally or physically. It’s important to know the difference between an insult like “F– You” and a threat...
Rickson Gracie Heavily Criticises Leandro Lo’s Tragic Passing: “The Difference Between an Athlete and a True Martial Artist”
Nov 14, 2024BJJEE
In a recent podcast reflecting on the principles of true martial arts mastery, Rickson Gracie, a legendary figure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, shed light on the tragic passing of world champion Leandro...
Rickson Gracie Explains How He Would Take On Jon Jones In A Hypothetical Bout
Nov 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent appearance on the Undaunted Life podcast, BJJ legend Rickson Gracie shared his perspective on a theoretical matchup against UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Although now 65 and long...
Rickson Gracie Talks About The State Of Modern Jiu-Jitsu: “The Dilution Is Already Beginning”
Oct 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent reflection on the evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Rickson Gracie, a legendary figure in the art, shared his concerns about the current direction of BJJ. He observes that the sport is...
Rickson Gracie’s Method for Taping an Injured Knee for Jiu-Jitsu Training: Stay on the Mats Despite Injury
Oct 17, 2024BJJEE
In Jiu-Jitsu, injuries are inevitable. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, the physical demands of grappling can take a toll on your body, especially your knees. For those who are...
Mikey Musumeci Hospitalized With Torn Lung – Blames Rickson Gracie Breathing Method For Injury
Sep 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has just revealed that he suffered a torn lung during his preparation for ONE 168… Which ultimately forced him to withdraw from the event. Musumeci was set to move up to...
Rickson Gracies’s Life Story To Be Adapted Into A Feature Film
Sep 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie is having his life story turned into a feature film! His 2021 autobiography, Breathe: A Life in Flow, has been acquired by filmmakers Adam Rifkin, Brad Wyman, and Michael P.J....
Rickson Gracie Shows Arm-in Stack Pass That Confuses Newbies
Sep 01, 2024grappler z
Rickson Gracie rarely shows BJJ techniques on film so it’s a refreshing change to see a video of him demonstrating a technique. Rickson shows the most basic guard pass in Jiu-Jitsu, the arm in...
Henry Akins: The Biggest Lesson I Learned From Rickson Gracie on How to Train to get Better at Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 27, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Henry Akins, the third American to receive a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt from legendary fighter Rickson Gracie. Akins trained under Rickson Gracie for 15 years. Akins became the...
Keenan Cornelius On Helio & Rickson Gracie: ‘Their Level Was Probably Tough Purple Belt’
Jul 18, 2024BJJEE
There are many stories of Rickson Gracie manhandling and submitting BJJ world champions when they came to visit him in his academy during the 90’s. One of the names that come up are bjj greats...
Rickson Gracie Reveals His Toughest Roll Ever – And It’s Not A BJJ Athlete
Jun 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
At an “ask me anything” session at Rickson Academy, a student had an opportunity to ask Rickson Gracie the following question: “Who was the toughest guy you ever trained...
