Gracie Family Tree

Gracie Family Tree

The first family of Jiu Jitsu, the Gracie family, have been practicing their martial art for over a century. There are over 4 generations...

Dean Lister ‘The Boogeyman’

Date of Birth:February 13th, 1976Age:46Place of Birth:San Diego, California, U.S.Nickname:The BoogeymanTeam:Victory MMA Location:San Diego, CaliforniaSport:BJJ, WrestlingHeight:6 ft 1 in (185 cm)Weight:220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)Weight Class:Middleweight, Light Heavyweight, HeavyweightMartial...
Belt Whipping in BJJ

Belt Whipping In BJJ – Walking The Belt Gauntlet

You may have seen belt whipping ceremonies on videos or unfortunately been on the receiving end of one. Belt whipping in BJJ, also known...
kneebar

Kneebar – BJJ Technique

There’s nothing quite like pulling off a good ole fashioned kneebar. It is one of the core leg lock submissions you need to know...
rickson gracie

Rickson Gracie “The Last Samurai” Gracie Jiu Jitsu Legend

Date of Birth:November 21, 1958Age:64Place of Birth:Rio de Janeiro, BrazilNickname:The Last SamuraiSport:Jiu JitsuTeam:Gracie Jiu JitsuLocation: Los Angeles, CaliforniaMartial Records:11-0(MMA)Notable Championships:2x Vale Tudo Japan ChampionHeight:5 ft...
Rockson Gracie

Rockson Gracie – BJJ Legend

Date of Birth:1982Died: 2000 The Gracie family has dealt with many tragedies, but Rockson Gracie may be the saddest. Rickson Gracie’s oldest son, who passed...

Rubber Guard – BJJ Technique Explained

When rubber guard first came out many BJJ traditionalists dismissed it as ineffective. Just a gimmick that wouldn’t work in competition.Turns out many of...
BJJ Finger Taping

BJJ Finger Taping

If you train Jiu Jitsu in the Gi, at some point, you will damage your fingers from gripping. That’s when you’re going to need...
BJJ

Older BJJ Practitioner Punches Younger Opponent, Complains About Armbar Following Defeat

Footage has emerged of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappling match featuring an elder competitor criticizing her younger opponent for not letting go of a submission...
Who's Next

“Who’s Next” BJJ Reality Show Debuts This May With Craig Jones & Tim Spriggs...

FloGrappling is bringing a show similar to The Ultimate Fighter to the jiu-jitsu community with the launch of "Who's Next". Taking inspiration from The Ultimate...