Royce Gracie Talks $100k Gracie Family Challenges: “We’ve Never Offered That”
Mar 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie addressed one of the longest-standing myths in martial arts – the belief that the Gracie family once offered a $100,000 challenge to anyone who could defeat them. According to Royce,...
OG BJJ Black Belt Chris Haueter: “The Gracies Were Bullies”
Jan 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The Gracie challenge matches hold a legendary place in martial arts history. Chris Haueter, an early Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu pioneer in the United States, recently reflected on this era. At a time when...
Gordon Ryan Calls Out Gracie Family: “Talking To These People Is Like Talking To Liberals”
Dec 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has fired back at Kron Gracie’s recent criticism of his steroid use… Alleging that the Gracie family itself had used PEDs in the past. The feud began when Kron Gracie publicly...
Royce Gracie On What Would Happen If He Faced Gordon Ryan In A Grappling Match
Nov 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie – the legendary UFC champion and pioneer of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – recently shared his thoughts on the evolution of combat sports during an appearance on Jake Shields’ podcast....
Royce Gracie Explains Why Every BJJ Practitioner Should Do (At Least Some) MMA
Nov 03, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie first made a name for himself when he won the first open weight MMA tournament at UFC 1 – making him synonymous with the early days of organized MMA. He then forged his path and...
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....
Kron Gracie Talks Promoting Students To Next Level: “The Belt Cannot Be Treated As A Sandwich”
May 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
How does your coach approach promoting students to the next belt level? Do you think he takes it too lightly? Or is he too strict when it comes to promotions? Well, Kron Gracie appears to be more on...
Kyra Gracie: “Women Weren’t Valued In The [Gracie] Family, They Were Prohibited From Training”
May 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
As the granddaughter of Robson Gracie – and niece to Ralph, Ryan, and Renzo Gracie – Kyra Gracie grew up in a conservative family in Rio de Janeiro, where martial arts were considered a...
Rener Gracie Reveals Why He Chose Teaching Jiu-Jitsu Rather Than Competing
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
There’s no denying the fact that Rener Gracie is one of the most influential and charismatic figures in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As well as one of the most successful ones. But why did Rener never...
BJJ Veteran Confirms That Gracie Family Purposefully Withheld Details From “The Outside World”
Feb 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Fabiano Iha, a seasoned figure in BJJ and MMA, recently shed light on one of the most controversial secrets in all of Jiu-Jitsu history: the Gracie family purposefully withholding technique details...
Kron Gracie Opens Up About Having To Bear The Gracie Name: “Lots Of Pressure”
Feb 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Gracie name is one of the most familiar ones in the world; with figures such as Royce, Renzo, and Roger Gracie shaping the worlds of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. And, well, Kron Gracie –...
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...
Royler Gracie Reveals His Toughest Opponents In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent episode of the “Connect Cast” podcast, Royler Gracie shared who his toughest opponents were in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Royler, who has achieved the coral belt in BJJ and has...
Carlson Gracie Jr. Reveals Who Was The Toughest Gracie Of Them All: “He Didn’t Run From Anyone”
Jan 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent conversation on the “Connect Cast” podcast, Carlson Gracie Jr. – son of the legendary Carlson Gracie – shared an intriguing insight into his father’s view of the...
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 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...
Renzo Gracie: “Jiu-Jitsu Is A Way Of Life”
Dec 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, few names resonate as profoundly as the one of Renzo Gracie. For Renzo, Jiu-Jitsu transcends being “just” a martial art or a sport – it is an...
Renzo Gracie: “I Never Had A Natural Sports Ability – I Was A Brazilian Guy Who Couldn’t Play Soccer”
Dec 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Renzo Gracie is one of the most well-known and most beloved Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu figures in the world. He is also one of the greatest to ever do it, both on the mats and in the MMA ring &...
Rorion Gracie Reveals Why There Are So Many Names With “R” In The Gracie Family
Dec 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Have you ever noticed that the names of the members of the Gracie Family, for the most part, start with the letters R, C, and K? It’s a bit peculiar, right? So, why is this the case? The...
Rio de Janeiro Honors Robson Gracie With Public Landmark Naming
Dec 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In a significant move honoring the legacy of Jiu-Jitsu, Rio de Janeiro’s Mayor Eduardo Paes has officially approved for the naming of a public place after the late Grand Master Robson Gracie....
Royce Gracie: “My Father [Helio Gracie] Was Way Ahead Of Everybody”
Nov 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie, a name synonymous with the foundations of mixed martial arts (MMA), revolutionized the sport by showcasing the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His legendary victories in the...
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Rorion Gracie Shares His Thoughts
Oct 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rorion Gracie is not just the oldest son of the legendary Helio Gracie, but he is also one of the most influential people in the world of Jiu-Jitsu himself. For example, not a lot of people know...
Rener Gracie Releases His New Book: “The 32 Principles”
Aug 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rener Gracie, one of the most famous BJJ practitioners and coaches in the world, has just released his book, titled: “The 32 Principles“. And while the book is about Jiu-Jitsu,...
Rayron Gracie Shares Personal Approach & Insights About BJJ Success
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the most important, most valuable skill that a BJJ athlete can have? No, it’s not any sort of a submission technique chain nor a guard pass… It isn’t even being courageous nor being...
