RELSON GRACIE JIU-JITSU REVOLUTION

Excellent article about Master Relson Gracie and his thoughts about the current state of jiu-jitsu. Take a read and let us know what you think. Here's a brief snippet:

http://www.insidebjj.com/2010/08/10/relson-gracie-jiu-jitsu-revolution/

“I cannot handle an entire tournament where black belts can only win by advantage, staying in one position for ten minutes, and stalling. Anybody can be trapped in that game. Everybody screams hold on! Thirty-seconds left! Stay there! Stay there! That’s not real Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. That’s not what we’re about.”
- Relson Gracie

The Grappling Dummy: Segment on Nic Gregoriades, Roger Gracie Black Belt

Team:

Very cool video featuring Nic Gregoriades, a black belt under Roger Gracie.

Check it out...

http://vimeo.com/13725225

See you all on the mat!

How has Gracie Jiu-Jitsu saved your life?

Team:

We're going to soon film testimonials from many of our students and want to know more about why you and/or your child/family are training at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Kentucky. Please take some time to think about what motivated you to start taking Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. How has it changed/saved your life? What do you like most about our Academy?

Let us know if you're interested in providing a testimonial. We'd like to video several from a diverse array of students. If you'd rather write us your thoughts that would be great, too.

See you all on the mat!

Engrenagem: Gracie Jiu Jitsu..Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Engrenagem: Gracie Jiu Jitsu..Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: "Back in the day, my professor Helio Gracie agreed to begin the first jiu jitsu federation in Brazil. The starting of that federation allowed..."

Master Pedro Sauer: Shin Slide Choke

Nice transition in this mount submission technique from Master Pedro Sauer: