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Category: Old school BJJ stories

Rickson Gracie: My Brother Could’ve Been a Better Fighter if He Didn’t Get Hooked on Dr*gs

John DavisNovember 26, 2024

In his memoir, Rickson Gracie, one of the most legendary figures in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reflects on the challenges faced by his older brother Relson, whose potential as a fighter was…

Honest Review: Rickson Gracie’s new book ‘Comfort in the Darkness’

John DavisNovember 24, 2024November 24, 2024

Rickson Gracie’s second book, “Comfort in the Darkness,” released in November 2024, promised to be a profound exploration of his journey with Parkinson’s disease. Instead, it delivers a meandering 167-page…

Royce Gracie: Boxing is an Incomplete Martial Art, Jiu-jitsu is the Spine That Ties Martial Arts Together

John DavisNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024

In a revealing conversation on Jake Shields’ podcast, legendary UFC champion Royce Gracie offered a nuanced perspective on boxing, challenging the common misconception that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners dismiss boxing as…

Royce Gracie: People said my family is arrogant – no they just wanted to find out which martial arts style is superior

Claudio MartinNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024

UFC legend Royce Gracie has addressed long-standing claims about his family’s perceived arrogance in the martial arts world, explaining that the Gracies were simply on a quest to determine which…

Rickson Gracie does not believe the Parkinson’s disease diagnosis is related to his MMA career

Claudio MartinNovember 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Rickson Gracie has revealed that he does not believe his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis is connected to his career in mixed martial arts. In a recent appearance on the Order of…

Rickson Gracie: In my mind, I want to beat Parkinson’s disease

John DavisNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Long considered one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners and mixed martial artists of all time, Rickson Gracie built his legendary career not just on physical prowess, but on a…

Rickson Gracie reveals how he overcame panic attacks in BJJ as a Blue Belt in Training

John DavisNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master Rickson Gracie faced and conquered severe panic attacks and claustrophobia during his early training years, with crucial help from his brother Rolls. At just 12-13 years…

Royce Gracie Explains Why Every BJJ Guy Should At Least Try MMA

John DavisNovember 6, 2024

In a classic interview, BJJ legend Royce Gracie shared his thoughts on the current state of BJJ in mixed martial arts and why he believes all BJJ practitioners should experience…

WATCH: The American who taught Gracies the Americana submission

John DavisNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024

In 1978, Bob Anderson, a national champion wrestler and Olympic coach, traveled to Brazil to help develop wrestling in the country. Upon arrival, he was unexpectedly picked up by Carlson…

Renzo Gracie got challenged by an ‘unchokable’ man at his gym

John DavisNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024

Renzo Gracie once faced an unusual challenge at his New York City academy. The incident, recounted by John Danaher, a long-time instructor and black belt under Gracie, offers a glimpse…

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