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Category: BJJ Traditions

Helio Gracie’s Rules For Promotion: No Face Tattoos, Dreadlocks, or Excess Weight for Instructors

Claudio MartinSeptember 14, 2024September 14, 2024

Helio Gracie was known not only for his revolutionary martial arts techniques but also for his strict code of conduct and appearance for practitioners, especially instructors. A long time ago,…

Jocko Willink: Keenan Cornelius is WRONG for Saying Rickson’s Level is Comparable to a ‘Tough Purple Belt’

Claudio MartinSeptember 8, 2024September 8, 2024

In a recent podcast episode, former Navy SEAL and leadership expert Jocko Willink discussed comments made by jiu-jitsu black belt Keenan Cornelius about the skill level of Rickson Gracie. Willink…

WATCH: Gracie Barra gets flamed for a series of culty rules

John DavisSeptember 5, 2024

Gracie Barra is no stranger to controversy. Recently, a viral video brought to light some of the school’s strict and arguably cult-like rules, particularly when it comes to belt etiquette.…

WATCH: Slick instructor promotes student to purple belt during a roll without him noticing

John DavisAugust 29, 2024

Belt promotions are more than just a formality—they’re a rite of passage, a marker of one’s progress, and a testament to countless hours spent on the mat. But when a…

Travis Stevens: US judo is struggling compared to BJJ due to a lack of career opportunities

Claudio MartinAugust 25, 2024August 25, 2024

Travis Stevens, a sixth degree black belt in judo and first degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, believes the future of judo in America is bleak unless major changes are…

Judo founder limited ground work because he wanted it to work against Multiple opponents

Claudio MartinAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

The founder of Judo, Jigoro Kano, made a deliberate decision to limit groundwork in Judo in order to make it more effective as a self-defense tool against multiple opponents. This…

Eddie Bravo: I get bored watching Gi stuff

John DavisAugust 13, 2024

Eddie Bravo recently made waves in the grappling community with his candid admission about gi BJJ. In a surprising revelation, Bravo confessed that even he, a pioneer in the sport,…

Islam Makhachev names fake BJJ black belts in MMA – the ones who were gifted rank by their coaches

John DavisAugust 13, 2024

The authenticity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  black belts has become a topic of heated debate, thanks to the bold statements made by UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. The Dagestani grappling phenom…

Royce Gracie on Mike Tyson challenge match: He wouldn’t have stood a chance

John DavisAugust 13, 2024

  In a captivating episode of the “All Facts No Brakes” podcast, MMA icon Royce Gracie sat down with host Keyshawn Johnson to shed light on a long-rumored matchup between…

Keenan Cornelius On Helio & Rickson Gracie: ‘Their Level Was Probably Tough Purple Belt’

John DavisAugust 13, 2024

In a classic podcast episode, BJJ black belt Keenan Cornelius made controversial comments about the skill level of revered Gracie family members Helio and Rickson. Cornelius suggested their abilities may…

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