BJJ Veteran Says Helio Gracie’s Legacy Is Being Tarnished: “They Have Resentment In Their Hearts”
Jul 31, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Pedro Valente, the Miami-based Jiu-Jitsu instructor who trained under Grandmaster Helio Gracie from age three until his passing, says he’s had enough of what he views as a deliberate pattern of...
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...
Stephan Kesting: “Helio Gracie Was Part Of A Fascist Movement In Brazil In The 1930s”
Apr 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has long prided itself on being a welcoming, apolitical space – but according to veteran instructor Stephan Kesting, that belief doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. Speaking on a...
Helio Gracie Black Belt Refused To Let Smokers Be Promoted To BJJ Black Belt Rank
Jan 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a discussion on ConnectCast, BJJ legend Francisco Mansor revealed his uncompromising stance on the role of martial arts instructors… Particularly his belief that smoking is unacceptable for...
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...
Rener Gracie Shares Heartwarming Story Of His Grandfather, Helio, Giving Presents For Christmas
Dec 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Rener Gracie has always been a fantastic storyteller, full of anecdotes and lessons from everyday life… But did you know the story of his grandfather, Helio Gracie, as a Santa for Christmas?...
Rickson Gracie: “Allow Yourself To Really Embrace Jiu-Jitsu”
Dec 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the true essence of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu – its underlying philosophy? This was a question posed by a student to Rickson Gracie, who wanted to learn about the philosophy and tradition...
