A Gracie primer for the BJJ white-belt to move up the ranks
With the intent to help out the practitioner who is taking their first steps in the BJJ gym, Graciemag compiled a series of valuable tips…
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How to ward off the omoplata in BJJ, with Roger Gracie’s tip
Many years ago, when training with his uncle Renzo in New York, Roger Gracie learned a way to avert the omoplata without yielding the position…
Break your opponent’s grip and choke from the closed guard with Carlson Gracie Jr.
Every guard player has come across that opponent with good posture and a strong grip, making sweep and submission attempts difficult. But fear not! Carlson…
What is the difference between instinct and consciousness in BJJ? Carlos Gracie Jr. explains
BJJ was made for everybody -- people of all ages and weights who dream of knowing how to defend themselves without getting themselves or anybody…
Roger Gracie on winning by advantages
The Gracie family has always maintained that a BJJ match with no time limit and no scorekeeping has a better chance of determining the deserving…
BJJ fighters are afraid to pull guard in MMA, says Rickson Gracie
Since his retirement from the rings and mats, coral-belt Rickson Gracie has been dedicated to teaching BJJ in his L.A. academy, and also to aiding…
What is Brazilian jiu-jitsu?
Helio Gracie at his Itaipava ranch. Gustavo Aragão. If you train, you know. Jiu-jitsu is a martial art where the goal is to conquer positions…
Jiu-Jitsu: Watch Kron Gracie’s RNC at Rizin MMA
Undefeated in MMA with four bouts, Kron Gracie keeps advancing towards his goal of being a part of the sport's elite. At the Rizin World…
Helio Gracie explains why a whimp doesn’t need to be strong with BJJ
There is a big controversy regarding modern BJJ. Could the gentle are not be as gentle as they say? There are those who claim that,…
Rickson Gracie: The toughest belt to get in BJJ
A BJJ coral-belt and legend both in the gi and in MMA, Rickson Gracie is what you would safely call an authority. With numerous titles…
Learn the classic clock choke from Carlson Gracie Jr.
Carlson Gracie Jr. continues to carry on his father's legacy. He teaches in Chicago, where he has shaped many a black-belt. Visiting Rio de Janeiro,…
BJJ: See Neiman Gracie’s armbar at Bellator 163
Neiman Gracie had his fifth MMA bout Nov. 4, at Bellator 163 in Connecticut. The middleweight faced Rudy Bears and pulled off a round-one armbar,…