Articles by: Jim Hughes

Royce Gracie Open Seminar and Championship Tournament: August 13, 2011, $1000 Grand Prize, Winner Takes All. Train with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and UFC Legend, Royce Gracie, Saturday August 13, 2011 *8:00-10:00: Fundamentals of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Self Defense:  $80 cash only at the door *10:30-12:30: Advanced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA:  $80 cash only at the door. *1:00 until the last competitor [...]

Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and its growing popularity in the media By College Student Paul V Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the mass media is the topic I choose to write on. I find this interesting because I’m a communications major and like to see new trends in media and its contrast them to the changes in society. One growing trend that sticks [...]

Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: The Importance of Preparation. By Daniel R. Gracie Jiu Jitsu emerged when Helio Gracie, a man who was considered too small to participate in martial arts, decided to create his own form of jiu jitsu. His new form relied not on the size, strength, or athletic ability of the fighter, but leverage and timing. This would allow [...]

Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the Evolution of MMA College Course Paper By Kelly W “Keep Your Friends Close and Your Enemies Closer” ​I have always been taught to run in the opposite direction in the case of an emergency. In the situation that someone was trying to hurt me, run away and try to find safety. But, this is [...]

The History and Fundamentals of Gracie Jiu Jitsu by Christian F   Gracie Jiu Jitsu is a time tested self defense system that will allow a smaller and weaker person to take down and have full control over their opponent. The history of this martial art began in 1925 when Carlos Gracie established the first Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Rio [...]

Check out the links below for a royce gracie brazilian jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts school or academy near you. first. go to www.gracie-jiu-jitsu.com for bjj/gjj throughout the new england areas including ct and mass. then go check out: Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Schools around the world Royce Gracie www.roycegracie.tv Jeremy , Alexandria VA www.gracieva.com Greg Thompson, Durham NC www.team-roc.com [...]

Hey guys! It’s Paul here from East Windsor Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Just wanted to let everyone know that we are getting ready for the summer and will be having “Who is the biggest looser?” contest in East Windsor. The official start date will be June 1st. Anyone from our network can participate even if you don’t go to the [...]

The Concepts of Royce-Gracie Jiu Jitsu & Baseball Throughout the semester we have learned a lot about the fundamentals and philosophies of Royce-Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Simple, yet effective practices, coupled with proper training can prove to save a person’s life in a dangerous situation; however we have also been taught that the same concepts can lead us to success in [...]

Good classes this week all around the Royce Gracie Network in prep for Grapplers Quest. Here’s the short course: breath out, let everything go. Light your hair on fire and run directly into battle free of hesitation. Breath and run towards your destiny calmly. Anything can, and will, happen in a fight. Be present and open, allowing your true nature [...]

Members and friends: please join us for a Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Seminar with Rodrigo Gracie Saturday July 17, 2010. Schedule: Norwich: 10:00 to 12 Noon; $60 cash at the door. 439 Salem Turnpike, Bozrah (Norwich) CT New Haven: 3:00 to 5:00; $60 Cash at the door. 214 State Street, New Haven CT Please be ready for both gi and [...]