Robert Drysdale: “Rorion Gracie Never Truly Believed In MMA”
Apr 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Robert Drysdale recently shared his perspective on the origins of the UFC and its connection to BJJ – offering a take on Rorion Gracie’s long-term vision. Speaking on the Jiu-Jitsu Revolution...
Royce Gracie Criticizes Lack of Discipline In Brazilian Athletes: “They Go Out To Party, You Know?”
Jan 30, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie recently reflected on how modern fighters approach their craft, comparing Dagestanis and Brazilians. He spoke at length about fighters from Dagestan, particularly those connected to...
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 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...
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,...
Kron Gracie Set For MMA Comeback – At Victory Fighting League 3
Oct 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Kron Gracie is officially returning to mixed martial arts! The former UFC fighter announced that he’ll headline Victory Fighting League 3 on December 12th, 2025, marking his first fight since...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
