Roger Gracie On How He Avoided Surgery During His Entire Career
Jul 24, 2024BJJEE
Roger Gracie retired but it’s quite obvious he’s the best jiu-jitsu player on the Earth. Here’s Why Roger Gracie Is Undoubtedly BJJ’s Greatest Of All Time 4 years ago, after having defeated...
Roger Gracie Shares What Happened During his Training Sessions with Gordon Ryan
Jul 14, 2024BJJEE
Roger Gracie revealed details of his gi training session with Gordon Ryan, praising the American’s skills in gi Jiu-Jitsu. Gordon Ryan and Roger Gracie are two of the most prominent names in...
Roger Gracie Weighs In On The ADCC & CJI Rivalry
Jul 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie, one of the greatest BJJ competitors of all time, recently shared his insights on the ongoing rivalry between ADCC and the CJI. And, well, the famous Gracie expressed some concerns about...
Rivals on the Mat: Roger Gracie & Marcus Buchecha Epic Seminar at Frota Academy, Zurich
Jun 06, 2024BJJEE
Prepare for an unparalleled Jiu-Jitsu experience as two of the sport’s greatest champions, Roger Gracie and Marcus Buchecha, join forces for an exclusive seminar at Frota Academy in Zurich,...
Former Fighter Compares Demian Maia, Roger Gracie, & Buchecha: “The Best Is…”
May 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Many athletes carry the title of “greatest of all time” in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with each athlete bringing something special of their own to the mats. For example, Roger...
Roger Gracie Had To Change his Strength Training Method as It Negatively Affected His BJJ & Recovery
May 22, 2024BJJEE
Roger Gracie widely recognized as the greatest BJJ practitioner of all time (GOAT). In fact Gracie is so dominant that last year he was able to submit 10x World Champion Marcos ‘Buchecha’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Roger Gracie On Biggest Difference Between MMA & BJJ: “It’s The Speed”
Mar 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the biggest difference between mixed martial arts (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)? There are a lot of possible answers for this question. For Roger Gracie, the number one answer is...
Roger Gracie Explains Why The United States Has Surpassed Brazil in No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 15, 2024BJJEE
No-gi Jiu-Jitsu has been growing exponentially in the United States and the results are reflected in the achievements of Gordon Ryan . The American, who shone in this year’s edition of the...
“The More You Think, The More Nervous You Get” – Roger Gracie On The Moments Before The Fight
Feb 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
How do you feel before a BJJ match? Nervous, anxious… Emotional and stressed out? If that’s the case, then you’re probably thinking way too much. And you should start learning how...
Roger Gracie: “When Doing Jiu-Jitsu, I Don’t Rely On My Athletic Abilities”
Feb 11, 2024BJJEE
Roger Gracie just made his 2nd appearance on the best bjj podcast out there – Grappling Central Podcast. On what made him retire from competing in both jiu jitsu and mma: “I wanted to finish...
Mother of All Stack Passes: ‘Pretzel’ Pass Used by Roger Gracie & Braulio Estima
Feb 09, 2024BJJEE
Opening a strong closed guard in the Gi is usually very tough. You can either stand explosively and use both hands to push open the legs or you can pass from the knees. For No Gi you can try this...
Roger Gracie Explains The Limited Uses of Drilling BJJ Techniques
Feb 06, 2024BJJEE
This topic is a sensitive one. There are people who do not believe in drilling techniques (Kit Dale for instance) and there are people who drill endlessly in order to sharpen their technique ,...
Roger Gracie Reflects On BJJ Matches He Lost: “I Lost Due To Stubbornness Or Arrogance”
Feb 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie didn’t lose a lot of matches… But the ones he did – in his opinion – he lost not due to a lack of skill. But due to his own stubbornness or arrogance. Speaking...
Roger Gracie Reveals The “Secret” To Gordon Ryan’s Success
Jan 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
According to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Roger Gracie, Gordon Ryan’s success in the sport is not just because of his training… But it is also because his approach is deeply rooted in an...
Roger Gracie Reveals Why John Danaher Doesn’t Wear Gi Pants
Jan 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher, a well-respected BJJ coach, has long been a topic of discussion for his unique choice of wearing not just rashguards… But also for wearing only a gi top during training sessions....
Roger Gracie Reveals What Sets Gordon Ryan Apart From His Brazilian Opponents
Jan 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie recently shed light on what he believes sets Gordon Ryan apart from his Brazilian opponents. During his podcast appearance, Roger explained the reasons behind Ryan’s supremacy in...
Would Rickson Gracie Beat Carlson Gracie? Roger Gracie Shares His Thoughts
Jan 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent episode of the “Kyra Gracie Podcast”, Jiu-Jitsu legend Roger Gracie offered his insights into the often-debated topic of generational talent in the sport – particularly...
Roger Gracie Talks John Danaher’s Brilliance: “He’s Almost Autistic In That Sense”
Jan 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, few names resonate as profoundly as those of Roger Gracie and John Danaher. Recently, Roger shed light on the distinctive coaching approach of Danaher –...
Roger Gracie Admits He Never Wanted To Fight MMA: “My Heart Was Never There”
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie, a legend in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, recently opened up about his mixed martial arts (MMA) career on the “Connect Cast” podcast… And, well, despite being a ten-time...
