Gracie Family not Relevant Anymore?! The State of the Gracie's Empire in Jiu-jitsu/BJJ! - Kama Vlog

[@cabalofdemons]

Don't forget the Carlson Gracie lineage. American Top Team, American Killer Bees and Brazilian Top Team were formed by former Carlson students.

[@aleksbars8416]

I trained under Ricardo "Rey" Diogo in Venice, CA years ago who was under Carlson. An absolute killer, good man, and fostered a very effective and welcoming training environment.

[@flipkoofx1137]

I train under Gracie Humatia here in San Diego and we are lucky enough that Master Royler Gracie will regularly pop up during training and teach us.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Definitely. Hard to top that.

[@DavidLee-no9uc]

Master ROYLER visits us at GRACIE HUMAITA in Reno, NV. every year as well!

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

every school is different. call and ask.

[@tjl4688]

Yep, I was Gracie Humaita when I first started and missed a random pop-in from Master Royler.

[@TheAussie90]

so anther con artist visiting you? why not get an energy master to help you out XD

[@justingonzalez23]

Total respect for the gracies, I am a purple belt in Gracie jiu jitsu 3 gens below Rickson and they have a big impact on me and my team especially keeping the self defense aspects of jiu jitsu at the forefront of day to day training.

[@joebeast15]

Nikolaij Brouiller this is 100% what Relson is all about too. While Relson doesn’t discourage competing ( he competed for years and had many successful teams for a long time) he does rank self defense number one as far as importance is concerned. 98 % of people arent going to be world champs and do Jiu Jitsu for fun, a good work out and self defense. In that sense the Gracies are EXTREMELY relevant today. Maybe they don’t have as much success as they used to on the competition circuit ( although that’s debatable cause the best team on the planet IS technically under Renzo) but to the average guy who doesn’t have aspirations of being a world champ and only wants to protect themselves, it’s very helpful and still relevant today. I’m a black belt under Relson and my WHOLE black belt test WITH Relson ( i tested and was promoted by him personally) was ALL self defense, there was no sport grappling AT ALL. His reasoning was “well you are a brown belt who has been training a long time, I fully confident you know how to roll and grapple and can at least hold your own, I’m not concerned about that. I need to know you know ALL the self defense stuff and can teach it other people”.

[@chcknpie04]

Shout out to all the 50-year-old white belts LOL

[@omarcazarez1102]

Cocky prick

[@BobBob-il2ku]

I hope bjj never becomes an Olympic sport. As soon as that happens it’s will become sport focused and turn into judo.

[@David-cm4ok]

I do agree dude. It sucks balls how you cannot do so many judo techniques now in the name of Olympic/ijf rules. The whole sport thing is gay af. I will say though that the times I have watched bjj comps, it just looks like footsie.

[@m5a1stuart83]

BJJ already a sport, when you can not slam an opponenta on the matt

[@carlosgarita7094]

Too late for that. It became a sport like 40 years ago. Have you ever seen a IBJJF tournament?

[@pedrorivera8255]

It already has become a sport. Eddie Bravo and John Danaher try to bring it back to its combat roots = submission!

[@carlosgarita7094]

The moment you set a rule, "no punches", for example, it's a sport.

[@dougieladd]

Really enjoy Ryan's historical talks :)

[@prodigalbrock]

I feel very lucky to be taught by the Valente Brothers who were taught by Helio Gracie!

[@mattf8595]

You make great videos, Professor! Very informative on a wide variety of Jiu-Jitsu topics. Thank You

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Thank You!

[@inglewoodlifeman]

I train everyday at a royce gracie school and he pops up every now and then and does seminars as well. We are taught in a very traditional way, very self defense driven the way grand master helio would teach. I love GJJ!

[@0nlyBigT]

Camachoscustomjigs Self defense jits is just like sports jiu jitsu except they attack you poorly 😂

[@raymondrocco6251]

Make sure you learn stand up boxing - striking because Boxing is just as important as the ground game !

[@inglewoodlifeman]

My pops and the hood showed me how to box throughout my life. I actually learned how to box as a kid from my father. First combat sport training for me and typical Mexican dads teachings.

[@joebeast15]

Raymond Rocco I agree. I’m a Jiu Jitsu guy but I boxed too. I’m certainly no expert at boxing but I know how to throw a punch. Just knowing how to actually throw a punch is important and should most certainly not be overlooked.

[@Samos900]

I train under one of Royler Gracie’s gyms and he comes in to teach every now and then! He’s hilarious when he teaches!

[@redpowerthrasher5744]

Royce has a studio in Harbor City, CA. I go to Gracie University in Torrane, CA. Thier class schedules fits my schedule. And they teach strictly self defense. I'm not into sports but its alot of fun and a good workout but I also like to put the gloves on, which changes everything when the punches are flying, which for me is the most impotant training. And two days out of six days at the Gracie University is sparring with gloves. Which Gracies teach self defence?

[@nickyryan777]

At Kama Jiu Jitsu do you require your students to train in a gi in order to get promoted stripes/belts? Ive run into a problem where ive been training for 3 going on 4 years and because ive decided to stop training in the gi my professor hasn’t given me a blue belt yet . I train regularly 2-3 times a week sometimes 4 times a week. Im at a point where i really want to compete, but ethically and personally wouldn’t be right if i registered in a tournament as a white belt, not sure if i can register independently and just tell them im a different belt and if i did that would i be stepping on the toes of my academy. Unfortunately its the only academy in my area. Was just curious if you have heard of anything like this happening before? Which personally I don’t care about what color belt i wear , i know my skill level, and i have never given it a 2nd thought until deciding i want to get into the competition circuit.

[@celinhobjj]

Great video !!!! Much respect for those who's started the LEGACY of sport. We can’t never forget.

[@l.blanton3019]

The way you broke it down sounds like a great strategy of learning ,fighting then teaching and then orchestrating,.that's a great way of explaining it cause naturally as you get older your body can't do what a younger can,they have a great chain of heirarchy

[@lake_cooper]

Another amazing video. I think I've watched them all....but this was the most heartfelt and appreciative info I've heard. I've trained with Pedro Sauer (20 years ago in SLC, Utah), and at 10th Planet in LA, also with Rener.... but still, this video taught me things I didn't know. I enjoy your channel, and to even a lifelong student, this info was not just precious, it was enjoyable. Your videos always brighten my day.....keep doing your thing. You are a gift, and your sincerity takes it all to another level. I bow to you, sir....with gratitude. You are a blessing. Your channel is OUR pleasure. Never stop......... mahalo and light ♡

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Mahalo!

[@lake_cooper]

@@KamaJiuJitsu Aloha ❤

[@jackreacher4297]

It’s interesting that coral belt is a retirement belt. That it’s a lateral way of thinking instead of vertical

[@thewarrior6784]

I know the second generation of Gracie family is retired, but is it still possible to take private classes from them (for example, Rickson)?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

It’s “possible,” but sometimes it’s difficult to get an appointment with them unless you know them. Rickson in particular, is extremely difficult to get an appointment with these days.

[@thewarrior6784]

@@KamaJiuJitsu but it's possible.

[@gunfighterdrummer]

Keep these videos going. Its really nice to hear history.

[@eman_elite]

Train under a 5th degree black belt, who is from Rio and got his bb from Joe Moreira 😃

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

i thought Joe's black belts are all in the USA?

[@eman_elite]

@@KamaJiuJitsu we are. My professor moved to So Cal in 92 or 93. Then Chicago. Now in NC since 1996. My professor is Rubao Carioca or Rubens Rodriguez. (Nickname and actual name)

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

ah, gotcha.

[@jiu-jitsu4ever498]

I train under Feu BJJ, BB under Jorge Patino Macaco and now under Malibu. Rickson's 8th degree BB.

[@stan2376]

off topic question but i was wondering how a training and rolling session looks like in a more self defence orientated school? for example do you do more takedowns? or when rolling do you sometimes use gloves to be able to simulate a real fight? my school sadly focusses only on competition so i have no clue how a normal training day is at a school like yours. btw sorry if my english doesn't make alot of sence.

[@TheMartinBishop]

It's not so much that we will roll with gloves, or work on takedowns as part of our rolling (too many great opportunities to really injure each other, see also: judo). But, we will drill stand-up defense to clinch, or back-take with gloves and an uke that's swinging with maybe %50-60 intent to strike. And those drills can get pretty heated, pretty quickly, especially when the class is watching (ego ain't your amigo, kids). Takedowns are part of almost every basics class, as we drill the real world "this is what might happen when" scenarios for ~1/3 of class time. Again, those are drills with little to no resistance initially. If the partners are very familiar with the defenses being worked, then a professor might give us the green light to add resistance or pressure. As for groundwork, next time you're working mount escape, have your partner just try to touch your head during your escape. Now, take that sensation and apply it to other positions, and you'll get a feel for how we approach self-defense instruction while on the ground.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Very good explanation, Robert 👏

[@creach34]

what about Marcelo Alonzo? when did he start his school?

[@jimlee6202]

Thoroughly enjoy your take on the art.

[@rickgraham7641]

I find it really interesting that your training can usually be traced back to a specific Gracie so easily. Carlson Gracie > Sperry > Ginsberg > Mena > Me lol

[@gz7173]

Can a gracie barra blue belt be honored at your school if he wanted to switch?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

I don’t see why not. Just depends on what he knows. If he knows what we teach, it doesn’t matter where he comes from.

[@iFlowWithTheGo]

Fantastic. I'd love to hear stories from the early days training with Rickson and the Gracie family.

[@ajsena1655]

I trained with Carley Gracie and then Charles Gracie, both in private garages decades ago. Then later on I trained at Ralph Gracie under Kurt. Kurt's such a great guy and great instructor.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

I hear Ralph was a great instructor, as well.

[@ajsena1655]

@@KamaJiuJitsu Yeah I heard that too. Never had a class with Ralph but every time I ran into him he was super nice.

[@RottiDog100]

Awesome and very truthful upload.

[@majdikamal1389]

Gracie or Machado training. Which one is better ?

[@samuraisteve2775]

Majdi Kamal Depends on what you are looking for. The Machados, as a rule, are more focused on competing. Not much Self Defense Done there. There students have little to no striking awareness on the ground as a result. They do not teach you how to close the distance against punches. The brothers all know the stuff, they just do not promote or teach the material.

[@harvestblades]

Ryan, you look pretty relaxed. I train in a Rodrigio Vaghi affiliate academy, and have always loved the importance of BJJ lineage, and especially those with strong Gracie roots.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Yeah, I’m pretty chill.

[@senditffh7919]

Very well spoken and knowledgeable. Does he have any training videos on KZbin?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

does who have training videos on youtube?

[@senditffh7919]

@@KamaJiuJitsu do you have any?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

I have a couple on KZbin. Search RYAN Young BJJProfessor More on Kama Jiu-Jitsu’s Patreon Channel.

[@Ullish1989]

Proud of my schools lineage. Grandmaster Helio, Master Royler, Professor Will - me. My understanding is Royler still teaches regularly(ish) with his traveling schedule. When he visited Australia he was teaching every scheduled class at my Academy ontop of a 3 (almost 4) hour seminar

[@TheAussie90]

so hes a loser with no fighting erxperience that wants to teach you how to fight??? XD why not go train karate!! lmao XD

[@trevormarcray]

it was great listening to this. Super interesting. fantastic journey

[@l.blanton3019]

One question,does the BJJ train on striking as well?,it may sound silly for me to ask,but I'm just really starting to learn about the art,not as a fighter just as someone who likes seeing you all art and don't see to many striking .Don't get me wrong I love BJJ and love the art!

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

There IS striking in GJJ, although prolly not the type of striking you might be thinking of.

[@l.blanton3019]

@@KamaJiuJitsu ok,thank you,I love the sport,I love the motto and everything else,I'm not a fighter,but love it!,and I see your point,like a boxer doesn't specialize on grappling,BJJ doesn't specialize on boxing,I definitely get,thank you And I just seen how some will say BJJ can be the foundation ,but that's not to say you can't study boxing as well

[@l.blanton3019]

@@KamaJiuJitsu as well as boxing is not the only way to subdue an opponent/ transgressor. Thank you,I definitely understand the insight

[@Patrick-sheen]

This is why lineage has always been important in the martial arts. It is the strongest indicator as to whether your school is actually teaching the art as it was originally intended. In the Japanese arts you look to trace your lineage back to certain teachers and BJJ is no different. The US approach to commercialising/monetising everything is probably the chief reason, if one exists, that we now talk about `watered down’ Jiu Jitsu. Of course interpretation can be a great thing but at what cost? If something wasn’t broken to begin with then why all the meddling? Of course these are bigger questions than I can answer, but it’s essentially what is taking place.

[@dingding1487]

i guess learning from Roger gracie make us very lucky students.

[@Djent7779]

Dana white turned ufc into wrestling and boxing sport for blue collar House holds, jiu jitsu is underground now, but the Japanese are training mma a lot, and wushu

[@TD-wq8yt]

I'm lucky to train under a 3rd Degree Rickson BB in a small city in Holland

[@alexmiller6214]

They are relevent. Kron is undefeated UFC fighter and Renzo owns the best GYM in the world.

[@tomjones2056]

Alex Miller kron hasn’t fought anyone that matters, and has less than 10 fights. renzos gym reputation is due to its prowess in “sport bjj”.

[@stevencoardvenice]

Kron fought in the ufc?

[@alexmiller6214]

@@stevencoardvenice ya a few months ago. Has another fight in a few more months.

[@scarred10]

Kron has fought a bunch of nobodies at this stage in his mma career.

[@alexmiller6214]

@@scarred10 his next fight is a step up in compition

[@Scorch1028]

The Gracies are "still" relevant. They also charge more for BJJ (GJJ) lessons than most of their competitors do. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is patented, and schools that teach this system specifically must pay a Gracie family member a fee in order to be accredited by them.

[@samuraisteve2775]

Scorch1028 What is wrong with that? It is their family’s art. You get to use their name. That is pretty normal for business in this country. It is wise. You can always open your own school and not use their name. Your choice.

[@richdome1]

At 62 I have rolled/smashed with Rodrigo,Roger,Renzo,their BB Soca,D'Arce,Mangi!

[@bernardjason2974]

Lies! 😒

[@asepulveda1202]

I feel so blessed to be that second Generation of Jiujitsu fighters who learned from Relson’s First Students. He’s my Jiujitsu Grandpa!

[@calleejiujitsu7561]

#02👊

[@asepulveda1202]

@@calleejiujitsu7561 For Life!

[@TheAussie90]

you mean the 35th generation of people leering Japanese fighting styles, yeh? because to think that brazil came up with any fighting style except for rape is just stupid lmao

[@AM-we6en]

Does Charles Gracie in Northern California qualify

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Charles Gracie, older brother of Renzo, Ralph, and Ryan and son of GM Robson... qualify for what, again?

[@AM-we6en]

@Kama Jiu-Jitsu Qualify for a Gracie that comes from direct lineage who still runs an academy and I’m not sure if he teaches still. didn’t know those were his brothers. Very interesting. Love the history lesson. Thanks.

[@billycrstal1]

Good video keep up the good work.

[@williamperez9827]

Potential Video Subject: Does having such a strict curriculum produce the same jiujjtsu players? I feel like everyone would roll the same way especially at white and blue belt. Also does it kill creativity and make bjj less fun. I was thinkn bout this when you said white belts cant do half guard in your school. Curious bout ur thoughts ... thx Ryan

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

did a video on this somewhere...

[@williamperez9827]

@@KamaJiuJitsu oh ... cool I will look for it. Send me the link if you see it. Keep up the videos!

[@azaadbey2096]

Study under Luiz Palhares and looking forward to getting better‼️

[@matthewschank8173]

Me too.. Hit me up when you're in class Homie. Black belt with the really curly hair.

[@jesusmarywillsaveyou]

I learned a ton from this, very nice. thanks.

[@game9848]

My martial arts school has Kron Gracie curriculum. Sadly it is closed by Covid. It was a Mom & Pop operation. The only other place in my area, was a Gracie Baha. Let's just say my Purple Belt level instructor, could bet all the Blk belts at that school.

[@harrypoosie3035]

I’m not a fan of the Gracie Ego and “Cult” like belief and following, however I must admit the best team/individuals in Jiu Jitsu today come from Renzo Gracie’s gym here in NYC. I don’t know in Renzo is a key piece of the instruction of Jiu Jitsu there today, however I must say as a person that loves Jiu Jitsu living in NYC, if I can train anywhere at anytime, it would be there, and it will be when I do choose to go back.

[@Djent7779]

Renzo was the best gracie, he was a real mma fighter, most gracie were just ibbjf fighters and trainers, few were real mma guys carlos and Renzo were real deal tough guys

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Renzo is good.

[@TheAussie90]

lol name one top fighter that comes from that losers con gym?

[@TheAussie90]

@@Djent7779 lmao except got beaten by average fighters in pride...let alone go against anyone worth fighting lmao they were a loser family and always will be to people who know what they are talking about

[@JamesBond-ij4si]

Ryan, I’m curious why you would frown upon adding wrestling or striking into gjj? If GJJ has “is not just ground work” but yet has been proven to be inferior in takedowns and striking, why not welcome wrestling/boxing/Muai Thai into the curriculum and exclude the time spent on striking/takedowns from GJJ?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

People can add any skill set they want to make it what they want. All I’m saying, is that GJJ with striking and wrestling added is no longer GJJ, is all.

[@circularpizzabox2134]

I’m thankful to be taught by Gracie Technics Oregon who were taught by Rylan.

[@threethrushes]

To an outsider, Gracie Family's influence reminds me of the mafia. Is there any other sport like this?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Pretty much any Japanese martial art has many schools run by various families with there own slightly different style of judo, karate, jujitsu, etc. They usually expect the family to pass it on and try to keep it distinct. - Rusty

[@m5a1stuart83]

Judo, Aikido, Daito Ryu, Silat and Karate mostly from family members that passed on traditions.

[@carlosgarita7094]

And they behaved like one. Helio, George and Carlos Gracie used to ambush rivals and hit them between the three with metal pipes or metal objects. It's documented that they did it at least 3 times. Once they were sentenced to jail, but they had highly influential friends (remember they taught JJ just to affluent members of Rio's society) and they were soon released. In that occasion the victim was a wrestler, a respected teacher of physical education, that wasn't very impressed by the Gracies skills, and respectfully challenge them. He beat Carlos Gracie and they didn't like it. The Gracies have a long story of not accepting when someone beats them. His name was Rufino dos Santos.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

i think you may be exaggerating some (a lot). do you know of the time the Luta Livre team "ambushed" the Gracie Academy with between 40-60 fighters when the academy had 10 (or less) members in there? if the Gracie family were so dastardly, why did the Luta Livre team not go in and just mess shit up? after all, they'd have deserved it, wouldn't they? instead, they had a fight or two that they did (Rickson v Hugo Duarte, and Royler v Eugenio, IIRC), and after they were over, it was over. both sides separated and went their own ways. at the end of the day, you were not there to see the Rufino event, so you've got a narrative in your head, and there's no changing your mind.

[@carlosgarita7094]

@@KamaJiuJitsu those are two very distant events from each other Ryan. Probably 50-60 years from each other. Certainly I wasn't even born when they did that. I used to drink the Gracie kool aid too... but not anymore. I now just respect the art. People come and go. Not trying to change your mind or anyone's else anymore. But if you are curious check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3TEmmNmhqd4opY

[@davidtice4972]

Jean Jacques is one of the five Machado brothers that include the likes of Rigan and Carlos. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and he learned directly from the Gracies 40 years ago, as the Machados were connected to the Gracies through their mother who happened to be the sister of Carlos Gracie Jr's mother.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Are you David Tice the securities analyst?

[@davidtice4972]

So the Machado brothers are Gracie black belts.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

They are RCJ Machado black belts. But they earned their black belts in Gracie JiuJitsu from their cousin, Carlos Gracie, Jr.

[@davidtice4972]

@@KamaJiuJitsu Exactly. The Machados are Gracie black belts.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts

[@jamesslaughter7859]

Thank you for the knowledge!

[@VelhaGuardaTricolor]

It is not Jiu Jitsu, it is GRACIE JIU JITSU aka BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU. The distinction is necessary because the japanese Jiu Jitsu is called Jiu Jitsu and it is not the same art Mr.Helio Gracie created. So for as long as there is BJJ being learned or used anywhere in the World the GRACIE FAMILY is being represented.

[@jackreacher4297]

10th planet

[@RobertoBren]

I think this is misleading saying the Gracie family were the only ones teaching Jiu Jitsu in the U.S.A. There may not have been BJJ schools, but there have been a lot of Ju-Jitsu schools since the 1950s including off the top of my head Proff. Florendo Vistacion, Dr. Moses Powell, Dr. Philip Chenique, Proff. Wally Jay etc. who all ran Ju-Jitsu schools. The Gracie Family I believe should be credited with making Jiu Jitsu to the public eye and legitimizing the effectiveness of the art.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

not the same. ask me how i know.

[@RobertoBren]

@@KamaJiuJitsu Not the same I know, BJJ really emphasizes the grappling/ground fighting more than any other Jiu Jitsu style. BTW, great KZbin channel, I really enjoy watching.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

even the self-defense on the feet is different from traditional jujutsu/jujitsu.

[@azaadbey2096]

Thank you for this info‼️

[@Ninja-iu4gg]

You should do an episode on the valente brothers .

[@ELo-wi7vv]

Why are people so obsessed with that family? That family taught a skill, once you learned that skill it's yours, you don't have to be referring back to them with this cult obsession. You can even improve on the skill and make it your own. They learned from others before them and improved on it. Stop the damn obsession, stop being so indoctrinated and get out of the damn cult.

[@Undone545]

Would not say irrelevant its merely that there a more bjj students than there are gracies. So they wont be as central now that there are teaching black belts that are non gracies (even if their lineage is from a gracie) plus people are now beginning to innovate and diverge in both technique and philosophy to the point that one could say 10th planet jj is not gracie jj.

[@l.blanton3019]

They were trail blazers with their art!

[@brianklauk88]

I would definitely add the Valente brothers in Miami as part of the Gracie "family" especially since they are continuing the heritage of self-defense-based jiu-jitsu.

[@jonathanfrost944]

Brian Klauk for sure!

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

i get your point... but no.

[@brianklauk88]

@@KamaJiuJitsu I'm open to your opinion, but it's a bit confusing to me. The Valente brothers and Pedro Senior trained side by side for decades with Helio's side of the family. Why would you consider them not relevant today, or did I misunderstand your reply?

[@jonathanfrost944]

@@brianklauk88 I would be very interested to hear, too. I was only able to take a few lessons at Valente brothers but it seems to me, at least as I understood them, they are doing everything exactly as Helio did.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Where did I say they weren’t “relevant.” I just replied to your OC saying the Valente Bros are part of the Gracie “family.”

[@notme3686]

Are you serious? Any comment saying something can be better than jj is deleted?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Wha? I don’t delete comments. Some May be filtered out by YT...

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

If you used strong language KZbin will filter it out. We don’t censor anything except morons who can’t be civil. - Rusty

[@yvonneramsey4864]

that bit at the end 19:23 LOOOOOL

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

i know... that Brandon... he did something similar to me in this one, as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJyZf62rdtSCnJY

[@paulthompson8608]

I like the BJJ history side of things

[@addisonporter1316]

I thought that Gracie university was working with the JJGF.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Rener Gracie is on The JJGF Council.

[@Andelani_Ikwueme]

You Practice Gracie Jiujitsu everytime you step on the mat anywhere in the world regardless of school. Don't bite the hand that fed you BJJ !

[@WolframtheBlessed3499]

Great talk, but just one little detail. I would NOT bunch the machados with the gracies, never. What the machados were teaching, spreading, and still do is the original sportive aspect of jiu jitsu. They have NEVER taught jiu jitsu for actual fighting. I should know, I trained with them in the 90's.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

ah, but you're MOSTLY correct. while they were working for Rorion in the "garage days," they were teaching it all, including the self defense.

[@WolframtheBlessed3499]

@@KamaJiuJitsu Then how do I get my money back from back in the 90's? Cause I was paying them to teach me what I saw Royce do in the octagon; not start on my ass and "de la riva" my way to a false sense of security :-(

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

So while they were sourcing students in the garage days from Rorion (before the opening of the GRACIE Academy and “the split”) they weren’t teaching self defense? I thought they didn’t make that decision until AFTER Rorion told them their services were no longer needed.

[@0nlyBigT]

The Ryan (Gordon and Nicky) are the new Gracies, As far as dominating the sport.

[@jiu-jitsu4ever498]

They come from Renzo which learned from Carlos Gracie Jr. (Gracie Barra founder). Carlos Gracie Jr. was Rolls Gracie pupil back in the day. Rolls was the his blood brother but he was mainly raised by Hélio Gracies.

[@deric819]

Jiu jitsu isn't a sport it is a way of self defense first

[@scarred10]

The gracies arent famous for sport bjj,that's all the Ryan's do,its just 1 facet of bjj.

[@deric819]

@Jon Haberski a lot of those leg entanglements leave you exposed to kicks to the face. Great for comp Jiu-Jitsu not so much for the street

[@JokerL1000]

Can any gracie stop jon jones tho?

[@mr.g.g.jr.7708]

Bougie Joker Easily

[@multimeter2859]

I mean the District Attorney stopped him plenty of times.

[@VivaPR21]

I’m pretty sure Renzo and Ralph have separated from Gracie Barra. Ralph punching out Flavio Almeida pretty much sealed that. It’s a shame because I’ve seen Renzo teach many many times back in the day wearing his Gracie Barra gi with the Tasmanian Devil logo. However, Renzo’s claim that Gracie Barra has gone soft maybe legit. But that leads me to wonder, hasn’t Renzo been much more focused on sport rather than traditional? I wonder....

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Renzo can do whatever he wants.

[@multimeter2859]

Renzo has his own affiliation now. I know this because my current gym used to be Gracie Barra, but it's now Renzo Gracie.

[@samuraisteve2775]

When Renzo competes, he does MMA and No-Gi. He has not competed in a Gi in many years Training does not count. If you count MMA as sport, than you are right. As a concept, when JJ people talk sport, they mean IBJJF. That is not Renzo’s focus. That is Gracie Barra.

[@stevenyesrre3145]

Good view points, but I'd have to disagree about the Machado's not being technically not family member. I'd say they are 100% and at that some of them were more skilled than some you mentioned.

[@scarred10]

They are cousins of the gracies as far as I know but they arent gracies are they.

[@stevenyesrre3145]

@@scarred10 no but first cousins through their mom's side .

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

only 1st cousins to Carlos, Sr's last 6 children. no relation to the older Carlos, Sr's kids, and no relation to Helio's kids.

[@stevenyesrre3145]

@@KamaJiuJitsu ask master Rigan , carlos how they view themselves to the family

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

I’m just stating facts.

[@areitomusic]

The Gracie Family are the most relevant. For me, the Helio Gracie line is the most important, as they kept the original teaching. I am not at all in favor of sports, and the adjustments that have to be made to accommodate industry. This is coming from someone who does not do jiujitsu.

[@shamoen]

I think the introduction of other instructors is integral to the development of jiu Jitsu. If we look at one coach in particular, John Danaher, whose precision in nomenclature, in my mind, will propel learning methodology radically and the proof is in the students ( GSP, Tonon, Ryan Bros, etc). I'd like to know your thoughts on jiu Jitsu taxonomy vs the 'im going to show you a move, dont know what it is called, but here is what you do' approach. Are you specific in your use of terms labels and definitions?

[@iranchan9024]

HELIO , ROYLER , CLEBER, then me am so lucky

[@nlcke3265]

1st! Evening from Finland!

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

evening.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Howdy from Texas! - Rusty

[@belichagua]

Alliance Jiu-Jitsu is pretty big

[@drumsmut]

i dont think its that crucial to have a name brand..if you have access to a gracie and it seems right for you then go for it but it doesnt seem relevant anymore -there are too many high level black belts without name recognition out there teaching really good quality jj..just find an academy that you jive with and a good instructor and train consistently and stick with it

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

you're right.

[@TheAussie90]

not to mention, the gracie name is nothing more than a fraud at this point

[@TheLockon00]

I mean, Kron, Kyra, Gregor, Neiman and Roger were all elite within the last 10 years. That's pretty good for one family. lol.

[@thebeast9606]

Have you watched Master Allan Goes’ videos? You two should debate since you are Team Helio and he is Team Carlos/Carlson-HE says they are the source, not your side. That would be extremely interesting since he was immersed in the scene possibly longer than you...

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

I was actually scheduled to meet with Prof Allan when I was in SoCal a couple weeks ago. Couldn’t make it. BUT, I have another Carlson, Sr “Master” I interviewed last week 😉

[@thebeast9606]

Kama Jiu-Jitsu You both have unique perspectives, I’d love to hear what you both say!

[@scarred10]

Carlos Gracie did very little to influence bjj,his sons did but not him,he was a con man by many accounts.

[@samuraisteve2775]

Kinda silly. Carlos Sr and Helio are the sources. Carlson is junior to them by a long shot. Who do you think Carlson learned from? Alan Goes loves Master Carlson. That is great. No obvious bias there?

[@carson3811]

Kron Gracie is showing the UFC all you need is Gracie jiu-jitsu

[@subscriber10304]

Rillion also teaches in Miami...

[@joberodrigues9635]

I hope they never put BJJ in the Olympic Games, that will certainly kill the art as the many tournaments did, even in Brazil in the 80s wasn’t to many tournaments and without as many, we had more time to do what I call “the complete jiu-jítsu”, with a lot of self defense, throws and ground, was a time that our goal wasn’t only win medals, but training of jiu-jítsu was a matter of surviving the streets of Rio, and that was the thinking among all the jiu-jítsu school’s the Gracies and non Gracies (like ours the Fadda Academy), but the creation of the BJJ F by Carlos Gracie Jr unified the country and changed the game “arte suave”.

[@ReasonKnocks]

But most people don't live in Río, and most people won't be involved in a street fight in their life time. And most people who are actually attacked in the street, will be able to defend themselves with any BJJ techniques (unless they have the real bad luck to be attacked by a martial artists or just some guy with tons of muscles). So most people want to train, get in shape, get some nice credentials, win some competitions (which in 99% of the cases are the only fights they will be involved in ever). It's always important to let the art follow its own course, many times it is picked up from where others left it and being added more aspects, more techniques. Sorry to tell you, but the Gracies stuff at a certain point stopped working, at least not against everyone (I saw it myself on a couple of occasions), people picked up the weak points, and when there is another martial art (doesn't matter which one right now) which evolved BECAUSE of BJJ (credits due to BJJ without a doubt), by learning how to avoid being at a disadvantage to a BJJ fighter, that's when BJJ (or any other art) also needs to move on to the next step. That''s called evolution. After all, the Gracies didn't stay in Río, they moved on, so should BJJ. Krav Maga was invented because of anti-Semitic attacks against Jews in the streets of Czechoslovakia. Very useful back in the day. Then within the military it had to be completely adjusted. Then in the streets of Tel Aviv during the terror attacks, ex-soldiers noticed that without weapons, the military KM had to be adjusted again. So it evolved. I will not even start telling you the story of Karate. Martial arts must evolve, nostalgy doesn't cut it.

[@easterbuny2226]

true martial arts was never created for competition and the only reason this BJJ became such a boom is because how watered down and commercialized martial arts has become from the days of old when grapplers were used as target practice . I have nothing against BJJ or grappling I study it myself . But I am not blinded by the truth that BJJ is all about a money marketing scam . Its holes are huge

[@scarred10]

Grapples whenever used as target practice, in fact grappling always had the advantage in striker v wrestler matches throughout recorded history for the very same reasons they always will,its almost impossible to prevent the clinch if you yourself are not trained in wrestling, been proven since mixed fighting began

[@easterbuny2226]

@@scarred10 I knew somebody personally that fought in the original UFC before they added rules and weight classes and the hidden reason it was stopped for many many years is people were going in there and doing the martial arts the actual way it was created for . People were dying . Chi Is real DIM MOK is real , Many frauds out there . But this stuff is real . The people that know how to kill are not allowed to enter these things . Grappling in itself is the lower level . If you do not make a mistake you will never be taken to the ground to begin with . Again I have nothing against it I study BJJ myself . But I am not blinded by this marketing scam . Take away the rules weight classes and the ref and things will look much different for grapplers . For instance this so called guard position was never created by the Brazilians . Its just a natural part of grappling and a illegal thing you could do in a competition is fire your hips and drive your elbow into the person on the ground in their belly so they could not breath . You. will not be able to hold anybody in this guard if you do this BUT OF COURSE its illegal . There are so many thing you could do that are illegal to a person in a MMA fight . It should not even be called MMA . TOO many rules . True MMA would be no rules no ref , no time limit or weight classes . Then you will find out grappling is a just a small part of true martial arts. BJJ is a marketing scam . Its Jujitsu and it was created by the Samari warriors . The Brazilians just marketed it took advantage of how watered down martial arts has become and exploited that weakness . BJJ is not the end all be all of martial arts and neither is grappling

[@scarred10]

@@easterbuny2226 UFC was never stopped since the first UFC.pressure point attacks were always allowed in the early mma. Nobody ever used dim mak or chi successfully in nhb,mma or vale tudo because they do not work.nobody ever died from them ,in fact only a handful of people have ever died in mma but that was brain trauma.

[@easterbuny2226]

@@scarred10 Bullshit I don't know how old you are but I was 20 years old in the US Navy when the first UFC came out in 93 . Dana White bought the corporate right to UFC when it went in obscurity for years and they changed all the rules . I knew personally one of the guys that fought in the thing . You have no idea what the hell your talking about . Just look up the UFC conspiracy from the host of the first UFC BILL Wallace . Many Many years there was no UFC considered to dangerous . Then when Dana White bought the rights to the company they added weight classes and rounds and created some sort Of UFC BJJ cult out of it . The whole things from the start was started to promote the Gracies BJJ marketing scam .

[@easterbuny2226]

@@scarred10 Yea that is what they told the public . I had inside information from a competitor that fought in the first ones there ever were . You going to believe the press or are you going to believe somebody that actually fought in the thing . Most people do not even understand Chi to begin with they have never seen anything other then kicking and punching and what the movies tells you . Bruce was a kung fu artist and considered the Godfather of the concept of MMA. . OHH I SUPPOSE HE SUCKED TOO . The longer he is dead the more people are going to run there mouth and follow the herd . Us old timers who were around know This BJJ MMA cult is a JOE ROGAN MARKETING SCAM . GRAPPLING IN ITSELF IS LOWER LEVEL martial arts . if you ended up on the ground . You. obviously made a mistake and because martial arts has been so watered down . Your going to have more mistakes . You sound like your no older then 30 .

[@MagickArmory]

"F" the IBJJF ! Lol Jiu-jitsu Global /JJGF for life

[@Jose-ny4lj]

Royce and Royler teach almost everyday via seminars

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Every day, huh?

[@Jose-ny4lj]

@@KamaJiuJitsu Not everyday, thats why I used the word "almost" . When Royce isn't teaching he's shooting! He's really good with a gun btw.

[@nstv23]

I believe they are still around and strong in one way or another. But even if figuratively was the end for them, they probably would’ve had done enough !!! The revolution...the UFC the highest grappling level of now days all because of what they did.

[@Urizen61]

Yes, you can learn jiu-jitsu anywhere. The problem is that most of these academies teach only sports jiu-jitsu! It is very difficult to find academies that teach the self-defence form of the art! (BTW, not saying sport BJJ won't work in the street. Just saying it's not optimal.)

[@zackstephens6594]

If you want to learn jiu-jitsu anywhere and it be traditional self defense. Consider Gracie University and the gracie combatives program.

[@Urizen61]

@@zackstephens6594 I know this already, but thanks!😀

[@omarzavala295]

Aren’t the Machado brothers actually cousins with the Gracies. Since you technically they’re not??

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

“True” cousins (through blood) to Carlos, Sr’s youngest children (Rillion, Carlos, Jr, Crolin, IIRC) through his final wife, but not his older children (Rolls, Carlson, Robson, et al). And not cousins at all to Helio’s children. But Brazilians use the term “cousin” for a lot of people who are not technically related to them through blood or marriage.

[@omarzavala295]

@@KamaJiuJitsu thank you professor 🙏for replying and explaining. Hopefully I get to meet you in my life time in my jiu jitsu journey 🥋oss!

[@omarzavala295]

Greetings from Florida 🍊🌴🤙🏼

[@fightefx]

Clark Gracie, Carlson Gracie Jr, Roger Gracie, Ralph Gracie, Renco and Kron are Teaching.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

All 3rd gen.

[@rallyrockss]

Kaiser don’t forget Gregor in Brooklyn

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

not a Gracie.

[@rallyrockss]

Sorry Kama in all curiosity, what would he be considered ?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

If i remember correctly, Gregor "Gracie" is the half brother to Rolles and Igor whom he shares a mother with, but of different fathers. If Rolles and Igor's father was Rolls Gracie, unless Rolls' wife (and mother of his sons) is also a Gracie herself (by blood, not marriage) or married another Gracie male after Rolls passed, there is no way Gregor is a Gracie by birth. Of course, there are other Gracie males who's father is not a Gracie, but their mothers are (Roger and Cesar come to mind).

[@CoelhoSports]

I drive a holls-hoyce phantom. Sweet ride. The Brazilian accent used to pronounce names in English is pretentious and annoying. Anyone who went to Brazil and demanded everyone pronounce their name in an American or British accent would be ostracized. If i have to say your name in a foreign accent i won't say it at all. Also, the worship of Carlos and Helio and that first generation as prize pupils of Maeda is dishonest if you just look into that a little bit. What they did to donato and rufino was bad enough, never mind the rest of it. The family promoted vale tudo and themselves very well and are probably the most important grappling group over the past 50 years and many of them seem like decent people, but that name comes with a lot of baggage as well. Business-wise it's a successful brand but fighting-wise (outside sport bjj) the world has left them behind. I'd rather just learn grappling from good grapplers and not have to deal with all the Gracie baggage.

[@BrazilianJiuJitsuKC]

Megaton has been here since 1994 as well. Should be included in the beginning.

[@grantgilliam656]

Megaton was my first Jiu-Jitsu teacher all the way back to when he was at the boys and girls club. He is/was amazing.

[@michaelfarar4232]

What about the Diaz brothers? Are they, at least Nate, not relevant?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

they're Gracie Family members?

[@michaelfarar4232]

@@KamaJiuJitsu You know what I mean....Much respect to the Gracies. Met Rorion and Rickson waaaayyy back in the day. (garage days) They attended my sisters wedding. Years later I surfed with Rickson at County Line a couple days. Met Renzo at Manadalay Bay: Shamrock vs. Kimo. Told him about surfing with Rickson, so he invited me to sit with his entire entourage. Good people. It's just good to see modern day UFC/MMA fighters who are "Gracie" trained. I just wish I would have taken Ricksons offer to train in GJJ. Damn!

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

so, having that much exposure to the Gracie family members, why would you name the Diaz brothers as being "relevant" to a degree as a Gracie family member? at least name their master, Cesar.

[@michaelfarar4232]

@@KamaJiuJitsu I explained my reason for mentioning the Diaz brothers. I just misinterpreted your original post. It say's "Gracie Family Not Relevant Anymore", etc etc etc. This leaves a whole lot open for interpretation. Maybe you should be more specific? I am only stating the relevance and importance that the Gracie family still brings to UFC/MMA. Yes, Cesar Gracie, RIP, was their teacher, so all respect to him. Why dont we move on to Kron now. I'm done explaining myself. I think that you're smart enough to get what I mean't.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Ah, you commented before watching. Wait, Cesar GRACIE died?!

[@Bryanpeacock33]

Reminds me of the grandpa in 3 ninjas lol

[@Effexlol]

White belt, red belt, this lineage that lineage, IBJJF, ADCC. Who gives a shit? Fucking train or don’t. None of this other shit matters

[@valeyyrm]

GRACIE MACHADO GO TO ONE GYM THIS IS ONE BIG FAMILY AND ALL HAVE THER CAMPION FROM RIO L&R TO GRACIE AND MACHADO

[@bobnice3044]

I don't even think Jui Jitsu is relevant anymore, its been watered down to the point of being dangerous in a real life street situation, i think catch is far more relevant, teaching someone to fight from the bottom/armbars /triangles etc is just nuts.

[@scarred10]

What Ryan teaches is relevant,same with valente bros and GJJ university

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

I don’t disagree.

[@samuraisteve2775]

When you get older, no matter how good you are, there will be a younger guy who puts you on your butt. Now where is you bottom game survival skills? You will have none. How much you want to bet you never get the takedown on Cael Sanderson or Brock Lesner? Where is your top game now? Catch does not teach you how to close against strikes, either. Good luck when you have to.

[@blitzthekraken9832]

Cool History! Man, you need to hit the beach. You're losing your tan. IBJJF will not relinquish to the IOC. However, the IOC is looking into a freestyle grappling competition. I think if a Freestyle Grappling is approved by the IOC it might turn a bit from the IBJJF -- USA FreeStyle Grappling matches will be pushed by government programs in tournaments much like Wrestling and Judo is pushed by other countries. I'd love to see Gary Tonon and Gordan Ryan win a medal for their country in freestyle grappling. Winning a medal for your country would be good for grappling. I know it was good for snowboarding -- Shawn White. Love the content -- hope you hit the beach.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

No beaches here in Dallas.

[@thelurker9472]

Master Joe!

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

who's Master Joe?

[@thelurker9472]

@@KamaJiuJitsu just glad to see Joe Moreria mentioned. I attend an affiliate school. Very cool guy, very hands on. Took his time not only showing us the seminar techniques, but showing us other things as well.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Good guy. I used to see him and Gustavo on Sundays at a mutual friend's home every once in a while.

[@jonathanwilliams1746]

Wrong renzo runs one