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BJJ: Remember the style of Rockson Gracie, Rickson’s firstborn
Rickson Gracie’s first child, Rockson Gracie, was a BJJ phenomenon in his own right. Before he left us in December 20...
Jiu-Jitsu History and School Lineage Explained – School Time
Ever wonder where Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes from and who were the first to learn...
2017 Worlds: It’s here! Get Ready For the Thrills With 10 Fun Facts About the Event’s History
The 2017 Worlds Jiu-Jitsu Championship kicks off this Thursday, June 1st, at the CSLUB Walter Pyramid, in Long Beach,...
Milton Vieira — Carlson Gracie’s admission process
Miltinho Vieira tells how his first experience with Grandmaster Carlson Gracie went, and remembers the feeling of tra...
Grappling Styles of the Pacific
by Jeff Meszaros
Our around-the-world trip is nearly at an end. First, we took a spin through Asia. Then we hit the ...
Eye Gouging, Hair Pulling, and Theodore Roosevelt with Historian Daniele Bolelli
This is definitely one of my very favourite Grapplearts Radio Podcast episodes to date.
In it I talk with historian...
Poll: What is the strongest crop of BJJ world champions to date?
A few years ago on the pages of Graciemag, our team called upon the readers to elect the best crop of world champions...
Blood, Sweat and… Sparta!!!
This may sound a bit weird coming from a guy who runs a grappling site, but I want you to ask yourself a question: wh...
Carlson Gracie Jr. talks old Carlson Gracie Gym’s graduation system
Following in his father’s footsteps, Carlson Gracie Jr. attempts to keep alive the legacy of Carlson Gracie Gym in hi...
Ezequiel, Kimura, De la Riva… Study the BJJ moves named after people
[ Willian von Söhsten * ] I often kid with my studens that there are so many moves in BJJ that I could cover pages an...
Every Martial Art Consists of These 3 Things…
I’m primarily known as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, but the reality is that I’ve trained in a lot of other marti...
In the lead-up to the IBJJF Pro League, remember Roger Gracie vs. André Galvão
With three of the greatest competitors to ever grace a mat confirmed for the IBJJF Pro League in August, it’s time to...