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....
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,...
Rickson Gracie: “Money Can’t Buy The Most Important Things In Life”
Aug 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie is regarded by many as the greatest BJJ practitioner of all time. But, even despite his numerous successes, Rickson came to understand that the most important things in life cannot be...
Rickson Gracie: “Fear Is Not The Enemy”
Jul 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re looking for someone whom you’d like to take inspiration from, then Rickson Gracie is probably one of the best out there. And not just when it comes to training… But,...
Georges St-Pierre: “For Me, Royce Gracie Is The Greatest Of All Time”
Jul 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When you think of mixed martial arts (MMA), who comes to mind as the greatest of all time? For Georges St-Pierre, there is only one answer: Royce Gracie. St-Pierre shared why he thinks that in a...
Rayron Gracie: “I’m The First Gracie Man To Receive A Black Belt From A Woman”
Jul 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rayron Gracie has been promoted to BJJ black belt a few weeks back by Kyra Gracie, after winning the brown belt absolute division at the 2023 IBJJF World Championship… And he is proud of that...
BJJ Makes Way Into Call Of Duty – With A Character Based On Heather Grace Gracie
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most popular video games of all time, Call of Duty, has just launched the fourth season of Modern Warfare II, introducing some new intriguing operators to the game’s roster. Among...
Rayron Gracie: “The True Essence Of Jiu-Jitsu Lies In The Gi”
Jun 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rayron Gracie won gold in the brown belt absolute division at the 2023 IBJJF World Championships! And, in an interview with the Gracie Mag, he explained that his mindset played a crucial role in the...
Grandmaster Robson Gracie Passes Away At Age 88
Apr 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Grandmaster Robson Gracie, BJJ red belt and one of the most important figures in the history of Jiu-Jitsu, has passed away at the age of 88. There is still no information about the cause of death,...
Igor Gracie Promoted To 5th Degree BJJ Black Belt by Renzo Gracie
Mar 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
After a lifetime of training and competing in the martial art, Igor Gracie has been promoted to the rank of a 5th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt! The promotion took place two days ago, and it...
Kron Gracie – Rickson Gracie’s Son – To Make His Octagon Return At UFC 288
Mar 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Kron Gracie – the son of Rickson Gracie – has been booked for his octagon return! He has been sidelined from competition for the last three and a half years, having last fought in 2019....
Neiman Gracie Excited About His Upcoming Fight: “I’m Going For A Submission”
Feb 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The last three and a half years haven’t been the best for Neiman Gracie‘s MMA career. Namely, he won only two out of six Bellator bouts during this time span – but he’s...
Javier Mendez: “We Are All Here Because Of The Gracies”
Nov 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent interview with Red Corner MMA, Javier Mendez – Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s coach, as well as the founder and head coach of the famous American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) – spoke...
