Ralek Gracie Explains Why Pulling Guard Is Actually The Most Realistic Fight Scenario
Jan 06, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ’s habit of “pulling guard” has become one of the most mocked elements of the art, both online and inside martial arts circles. Critics often claim that sitting to the ground...
Kron Gracie Forced Off MMA Return Match: “I Trained For 5 Months…”
Dec 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Kron Gracie’s planned return to MMA has been postponed after he was forced to withdraw from Victory Fighting League 3 due to a lack of medical clearance. Gracie was scheduled to face Tom Picciano...
Kron Gracie Explains Why The Gracie Name Is Now A “Disadvantage”
Dec 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Kron Gracie says the famous family legacy that once gave Gracie fighters a massive edge has now become a burden. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Kron reflected on how dramatically the landscape...
Kron Gracie: “F**k It, I Won’t Pull Guard Ever Again”
Nov 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Kron Gracie has officially closed the door on one of the defining traits of his combat identity: pulling guard. For most MMA fighters, that statement would be meaningless – hardly anyone in modern...
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...
Renzo Gracie Promoted To BJJ Coral Belt By Rickson Gracie
Nov 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Renzo Gracie has been promoted to the BJJ coral belt by his cousin, the legendary Rickson Gracie! The ceremony, attended by close friends and family, was a celebration of decades of dedication,...
Rayron Gracie Rejects MMA Career: “No Longer Need To Prove It…”
Nov 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rayron Gracie, the son of late PRIDE veteran Ryan Gracie, has officially ruled out a future in MMA. Instead, the 23-year-old black belt plans to dedicate himself entirely to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,...
Rickson Gracie Opens Up On Depression After Son’s Passing
Aug 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie has spoken openly about the deep depression he experienced following the tragic loss of his 18-year-old son, Rockson. In an appearance on the Pura Vida podcast, Gracie described how...
Renzo Gracie: “The Gracies Are Not The Owners Of Jiu-Jitsu”
Aug 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Renzo Gracie recently offered a perspective that challenges long-held assumptions about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, making it clear that his family does not “own” the art they helped spread worldwide....
Rorion Gracie Confirms ESPN Is Filming Gracie Family Documentary
Jun 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC co-creator Rorion Gracie recently revealed that ESPN is currently producing a documentary focused on the Gracie family and their impact on martial arts. Gracie shared that production is already...
Rorion Gracie Talks Jiu-Jitsu For Self-Defense: “This Is A Separate Matter”
Jun 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rorion Gracie has long drawn a line between sport jiu-jitsu and the original self-defense system developed by his family – and he’s not backing down. In a recent episode of the Connect Cast...
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,...
Kron Gracie Talks Last UFC Loss: “I Was Under Strict Orders Not To Punch”
Dec 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Kron Gracie recently reflected on his latest professional MMA setback – a unanimous decision loss to Charles Jourdain at UFC 288. After building an undefeated record through the regional MMA...
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 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...
Reylson Gracie Says BJJ Has Gone Too Soft: “Your Art Will Be Forgotten”
Oct 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Grand Master Reylson Gracie – a 9th-degree red belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and son of Carlos Gracie Sr. – has voiced serious concerns about the current state of Jiu-Jitsu. The Gracie shared an...
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...
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...
Royce Gracie Criticizes BJJ Competition: “It Doesn’t Work That Way”
Apr 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie isn’t particularly “in love” with the present state of competition in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Why? Because he doesn’t believe it portrays a true picture. According...
Rickson Gracie Explains Difference Between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The recent “Jocko Podcast”, led by Jocko Willink, hosted one of the biggest Jiu-Jitsu legends in the world: Rickson Gracie. Rickson spoke about many interesting subjects that have to do...
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...
