Video: Rickson Gracie promoted to red-belt
After four decades as a BJJ teacher, Rickson Gracie has achieved the title of grandmaster. The graduation took place last Thursday during a seminar of…
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Patriarch: Robson turns 80 and is now the oldest Gracie still alive
Robson Gracie, who completed on January 16, 80 years old is now the oldest member of the family that is still alive. Dozens of people…
O adeus a mestre Renato Paquet, faixa-vermelha de Jiu-Jitsu
A comunidade do Jiu-Jitsu sofreu uma grande baixa neste domingo, dia 17 de novembro. Aos 78 anos, Renato Paquet faleceu e deixou tristeza aos parentes…
Master Francisco Sa, 77, passes away in Brazil
Jiu-Jitsu lost one of its Masters this past Tuesday in Brazil. Francisco Sá, 77, passed away due to a heart failure at home in Fortaleza,…
At 80, Carlson Gracie lives
Carlson Gracie was born on August 13, 1933, but celebrated his birthdays on the twelth to be safe. In fact, he was not born Carlson,…
10 Things I Learned in 10 Years as a Journalist for a Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Magazine
Time sure flies when you’re having fun, but that’s how it is. A few days back I made it to one decade as a reporter…
The Main Lessons from Rickson and Pedro Valente, Today’s Birthday Boys
Today, November 21, Rickson Gracie turns a year older. His ID says he’s 54; but he doesn’t look it. All thanks to Jiu-Jitsu and the…
A Valente joins the select red belt club
“With a last name like mine (meaning “valiant” in Portuguese), I had a rough time as a kid at school,” remembered Dr. Pedro Valente, wearing…
Pedro Valente to receive red belt this Thursday in Rio
A student of Helio Gracie, a doctor and teacher, Pedro Valente will receive the gentle art's highest honor today, when he will be awarded his…
Surprise tribute to Master Mansor
On the 19th of December, a Saturday, GRACIEMAG.com was present at the surprise birthday part of Master Francisco Mansor, one of six men on earth…