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,...
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...
Jean Jacques Machado Promoted To 8th Degree BJJ Coral Belt By Rickson Gracie
Apr 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jean Jacques Machado, one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most respected legends, has just been promoted to 8th degree coral belt! The promotion was awarded by Rickson Gracie, himself a living legend and...
Mark Schultz Says Rickson Gracie Tried To Intimidate Him
Feb 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Olympic wrestling champion Mark Schultz recently shared a story about his grappling encounter with Rickson Gracie. Schultz recounted how he received an unexpected call from a man named Steve, who...
Rickson Gracie Shares Which Belt Promotion Is Toughest To Get In BJJ
Jan 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie, one of the most legendary BJJ practitioners, has shared his thoughts on which belt promotion is toughest to get in BJJ… And it may surprise some people. That is because Gracie...
UFC Founder Wanted To Book Aleksandr Karelin vs Rickson Gracie
Dec 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Art Davie, the founder of the UFC, recently revealed his ambitious plans to stage what could have been one of the most legendary crossover fights in combat sports history… A match between...
Rickson Gracie Shares His Thoughts On Inclusion Of Trans Athletes In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie has recently published his new book, Comfort in the Darkness, which chronicles his personal battle with Parkinson’s disease. And, while the book provides an intimate look at...
Rickson Gracie Shares Profound Advice With Men Worldwide: “Don’t Put On The Armor…”
Nov 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie recently shared the heartbreaking story of how it felt losing his 18-year-old son, Rockson, and the intense emotional journey that followed. Rockson tragically passed away from an...
Rickson Gracie Explains How He Would Take On Jon Jones In A Hypothetical Bout
Nov 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent appearance on the Undaunted Life podcast, BJJ legend Rickson Gracie shared his perspective on a theoretical matchup against UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Although now 65 and long...
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...
Mikey Musumeci Hospitalized With Torn Lung – Blames Rickson Gracie Breathing Method For Injury
Sep 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has just revealed that he suffered a torn lung during his preparation for ONE 168… Which ultimately forced him to withdraw from the event. Musumeci was set to move up to...
Rickson Gracies’s Life Story To Be Adapted Into A Feature Film
Sep 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie is having his life story turned into a feature film! His 2021 autobiography, Breathe: A Life in Flow, has been acquired by filmmakers Adam Rifkin, Brad Wyman, and Michael P.J....
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...
Become More Creative in BJJ by Rolling Like Rickson Gracie
May 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you feel as if you’re somewhat stalling with your progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… As if the things that used to work for you don’t work as well anymore, and as if you’re...
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...
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...
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Lesson Rickson Gracie Taught “The Hulk”
Dec 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Back in 2008, actor Edward Norton was filming the movie “The Incredible Hulk” in Rio de Janeiro. And he thought about a unique aspect of his character: if a regular man could transform...
Rickson Gracie: “My Curiosity Always Overpowered My Fear”
Nov 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie is, arguably, the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner of all time… And the most legendary one. But not “just” because of his successes as an athlete. Rather,...
Bas Rutten Reveals That Rickson Gracie Was His “Dream Fight”
Aug 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Bas Rutten, one of the greatest MMA fighters in history and a UFC Hall Of Famer, recently did an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session on Reddit, where he answered all sorts of interesting...
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,...
Rickson Gracie’s Mindset: “I Needed To Feel Frustration On A Daily Basis”
Jul 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the key to continuous improvement? Well, there are many answers to that question. But among them is a sure-fire one: always pushing yourself to the limit. Rickson Gracie knows that...
Rickson Gracie Discusses The Negative Side Of Jiu-Jitsu In Brazil: “It’s Been A Big Problem”
Jul 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Are there any negative sides to training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? No, not just when it comes to injuries. But also when it comes to the BJJ community? Well, the legendary Rickson Gracie thinks that...
