MMA analyst and commentator Luke Thomas recently revealed that he delivered a guest lecture at the University of Maryland in College Park exploring the documented connections between combat sports and…
The Brazilian jiu jitsu community is mourning the passing of Marcio Stambowsky, a pioneering figure who earned the prestigious rank of 8th degree red and white belt over a lifetime…
Chris Haueter recently shared a perspective that challenges common perceptions about the martial art, highlighting a profound observation from Rickson Gracie himself: that the true essence of jiu-jitsu is fundamentally…
In a recent ConnectCast debate with Pedro Valente, ADCC champion and jiu-jitsu historian Robert Drysdale raised controversial accusations regarding the manipulation of Helio Gracie’s image in promotional material. The American…
A member of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s founding family has sparked fresh debate about one of the sport’s most celebrated alternative lineages. Igor Gracie recently shared what he sees as historical evidence…
The Gracie family name carries legendary weight. But behind the martial arts dynasty lay an unconventional parenting approach that turned allowance day into a proving ground for champions. Relson Gracie,…
In a moment that captured decades of dedication to Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu, Renzo Gracie received a prestigious promotion from his cousin and legendary martial artist Rickson Gracie. The ceremony marked a significant milestone…
Jiu-jitsu legend Relson Gracie, son of founder Helio Gracie, has sparked controversy with his blunt assessment of modern competitive Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In a funny interview, the veteran martial artist criticized…
Kyra Gracie, the first woman in the legendary Gracie family to become a professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and earn a black belt, has opened up about the subtle sexism that…
Royce Gracie is the infamous winner of the very first UFC tournament and has permanently etched his name in the martial arts history books. Yet despite his legendary status, Gracie…
