The Gracie family is possibly the most influential clan in all martial arts. The family is known for their specialization in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a highly effective form of grappling, and their influence on fighting spans many…

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The Gracie family is possibly the most influential clan in all martial arts. The family is known for their specialization in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a highly effective form of grappling, and their influence on fighting spans many…
John Danaher is widely known today as one of the innovators of modern-day Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu. The fourth-degree black belt holder under Renzo Gracie is the mastermind of the Danaher Death Squad (DDS), which dominated the international…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a mainstay of MMA tournaments on the American continent. This is in large part due to the ‘outreach’ efforts of a section of the Gracie family. You may know the Gracie brothers…
In 1993, Royce Gracie put mixed martial arts on the map by winning the inaugural Ultimate Fighting Championship. In doing so, Gracie exhibited the art of submissions with the beauty and poise of a renaissance…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques are practical for self-defense in real-world situations. They are equally useful in mixed martial arts (MMA). In both scenarios, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu makes it possible to mount a defense from a position of…
In its own way, the story of Vale Tudo is the story of modern competitive mixed martial arts. It is a story of innovation, grit, persistence, and a loyal fan base. There’s also a healthy…
Royce Gracie is the man who put Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) on the map and started MMA’s push into mainstream consciousness. He didn’t develop the grappling art. That credit mostly goes to his father Helio Gracie…
Classic Jiu-Jitsu has its roots in Japan, like many other martial arts. The same goes for its derivative, Judo. Midway through the last century, Judo made its way to Brazil, where it underwent some transformation. …
Before the boom of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Singapore, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has already been renowned worldwide as the archetype of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Responsible for founding Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), the Gracie family is widely regarded as…
If you are unfamiliar with the Brazilian catch wrestling discipline Luta Livre, you are not alone. Luta Livre shares a common connection with the world’s most popular grappling sport, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Where they differ, however,…