Gordon Ryan Talks Roger Gracie: “I Consider Him The Best Of All Time”
Oct 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has emphasized several times that he doesn’t idolize anyone… But whom does he admire? Well, it would appear that the legendary Roger Gracie is one of those people. Here is...
Gracie, Cyborg, & More: Check Out The Full Roster Of Athletes For The ADXC 1
Sep 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In a partnership with the AJP, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) is almost here, bringing the strategy and intricacies of Jiu-Jitsu to an MMA cage with a ruleset that favors aggressive play....
Flashback: A Young Ralek Gracie’s Altercation with a Bully who Mocked his Sister
Sep 25, 2023BJJEE
Ralek Gracie, son of Rorion Gracie, and brother of Rener and Ryron, recently shared a video that effectively delivers an anti-bullying message while showcasing the effectiveness of Brazilian...
Rener Gracie Explains Why BJJ Is The Best Martial Art On The Planet
Sep 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
For how long have you been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? A month? A year? 10 years? More than that or something in between? Well, no matter how long you’ve been training, it’s probably...
Spectacular ADXC Debut Edition: Gracie vs. Henderson & Bahiense vs. Batista
Sep 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) arrives with an impressive card for its debut edition, on October 20th at the Mubadala Arena! The most prominent grappling athletes in the world will step...
Roger Gracie Has The Most Devastating Wrist Lock From Closed Guard
Sep 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s your opinion on Wrist Locks? Well, regardless of your answer, there is one thing that you cannot help but admit… And that’s that Wrist Locks are effective. And, when applied...
Rayron Gracie Has A Unique Side Control Hook Sweep
Sep 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You still don’t know how to do the Butterfly Hook Sweep? Well, that’s alright – as long as you’re keen on learning it! Have you had enough with complicated techniques which have a seemingly...
Rayron Gracie Shows A Super Cool Side Control Escape (Flip Your Opponent)
Sep 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Staying safe and getting out of Side Control is a huge challenge for any beginner and a must-have skill in order to really master BJJ. When you’re significantly outweighed by your opponent,...
Ryron Gracie Talks Belt Promotions: “There Are Two Types Of People”
Sep 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What are your thoughts about getting promoted to the next belt level? Are you super excited about it and can’t wait to get to that next color… Or are you focused on training more than...
Rayron Gracie Reveals A Super Painful Way To Pass Closed Guard
Sep 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Jiu-Jitsu is limitless. There are always new ways to control your opponents, especially in the Gi where the Gi material is a great tool. Rayron Gracie has developed a highly effective closed guard...
Rare Video: Rickson Gracie How to Escape Tight Side Control When Your Opponent is Not Giving You Any Space
Sep 01, 2023BJJEE
Side control is one of those positions that is just plain horrible. Our opponent can mount attacks, we can’t, they can stall and rest, we’re carrying all of their weight, and they torque their...
New Details Emerge about Gracies Against Armenians Infamous Brawl at a BJJ Tournament
Sep 01, 2023BJJEE
Rockson Gracie was the first of four children of MMA and BJJ legend Rickson Gracie. Rockson was considered at the time like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s geartest prospect in the 1990’s. He was a purple...
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...
BJJ Couple Zoltan Bathory & Heather Grace Gracie Appear In Call Of Duty
Aug 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s official: Zoltan Bathory and Heather Grace Gracie are the first BJJ couple to appear in a top-ranking videogame… None other than Call Of Duty! Bathory is a BJJ and Judo black belt...
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 The Best Guard Passing Advice For Beginners
Aug 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Does it feel as if your guard passing is somewhat stagnating? As in, you do know a number of guard passes and you perform most of them with reasonable quality… But no matter how much you try, you...
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...
Khabib Talks Royce Gracie: “Even If You’re Small, You Can Beat Bigger Guys”
Aug 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Despite his infamous “If Sambo was easy, it would be called Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu” T-shirt, Khabib Nurmagomedov has a ton of respect for the Gentle Art. For example, in a “Muslim...
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,...
Royce Gracie Critiques BJJ Academies For Not Teaching Self-Defense
Jul 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Why did you start training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Perhaps you found out about it by chance and it seemed interesting, maybe a friend recommended it to you, or maybe you were looking to learn how to...
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...
Royce Gracie: “BJJ Academies Lost The Essence Of Martial Arts”
Jul 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie, UFC’s and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, thinks that BJJ academies have “lost their way”. Predominantly because, in his opinion, they are increasingly neglecting the...
