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...
Rickson Gracie: “Every Moment In Life Is A Unique Opportunity”
Aug 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie is perhaps the most legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete of all time. And not just because of his rich competition (and family) history… But also because of his mindset, which...
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...
BJJ Legend Royce Gracie Wins Tax Fraud Case Against IRS
Jun 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
UFC and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Royce Gracie had a seven-year-long battle with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – and has now forced the IRS to “tap out”. The IRS claimed that...
Chuck Norris Talks Training With The Gracie Family: “I Got On The Ground With Rickson…”
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that the martial arts and movie industry legend Chuck Norris trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? And that he even trained with the Gracie family – as well as rolled with Rickson? Norris...
Rayron Gracie Promoted To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Jun 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rayron Gracie has just been promoted to the rank of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt! The promotion took place last night and he was promoted by none other than his cousin – Kyra Gracie: ...
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....
Bruce Buffer Was Once Choked Out By Royce Gracie: “45 Seconds Later…”
Feb 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Bruce Buffer, one of the best combat sports announcers of all time, is also a well-versed martial artist. What’s more, all the way back in 1991, he had a sparring match with the legendary Royce...
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...
David Goggins: “The Gracie Family Had A Passion, An Obsession”
Dec 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Gracie family is one of the most influential families in combat sports. Without them, nothing would be the same in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA)… And even people who don’t...
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...
Rener Gracie Explains How The Gracie Family Gave Birth To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Oct 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Rener Gracie was Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett‘s recent podcast episode guest. During the episode, the two discussed the many things that make them excited about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu;...
