Articles by: Jim Hughes

In an interview with Connecticut based Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Jim Hughes, Mr. Gracie had this to say: “it was an amazing show, The Art of WAR was very impressive, my Cousin Rolles dominated his opponent and won by a choke. It was a lot of fun to be there. They brought in a lot of Brazilian Fighters and [...]

Check out pictures form the latest World Series of MMA event here.

I train with Lou Rodriguez in Danbury and just wanted to take a minute and let you know how great he is. I recently injured my back (hopefully not very severely, but they tell me I have 3 herniated disks), and not only has Lou contacted me to try and set up time to do drills privately, but another student [...]

Follow @roycegraciemma Interested in Martial Arts? Have you always wanted to train and become a Black Belt in Karate, Kickboxing, or Gracie Jiu Jitsu? Do you want to know how to defend yourself and your loved one’s and… get in the best shape of your life? It is a difficult path, but, with your determination and our help, YOU CAN [...]

If you have been around Jim Hughes and Royce Gracie New England a while, training and hanging out with Royce at one of our many great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA schools, or at Jim’s house, just kind of seems like an everyday normal thing. But lets remember, people around the world are dying to get on the mat with [...]

Helio Gracie October 1, 1913 – January 29, 2009. Friends, Today my father, Helio, at the age of 95 passed on. I am honored to be the son of such a great man! He was an inspiration to me throughout my life. As a Grandmaster of Jiu-Jitsu and the father of “Vale Tudo” he brought Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to the forefront [...]

When Grandmaster Helio Gracie passed away last Thursday, I like everyone who loves him, was a little shocked. He was larger than life and it just seemed like he would live forever. His presence in the room was like the sun shinning, mainly because he was always smiling. The last time I saw hm was at Royce’s house just before [...]

The US MMA OPEN is an opportunity for anyone in the martial art community to come and test their skills in a safe and reasonable manner. contestants from as far away as boston met at Union Station in Hartford CT, in a a very impressive set up including roped rings, to face off in the most dynamic tournament in the [...]

It was an exciting day and evening of MMA grappling at Union Station in Downtown Hartford Connecticut. Students from all over New England converged upon the tournament to see who would meet in the finals in a full scale show. “This is the most difficult kind of tournament” says Perry Siegel, Director of Events, “it is an absolute division pool [...]

Our Beloved Professor and friend, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Legend, Grandmaster Helio Gracie, passes on in Brazil. Our deepest sympathy to Royce and the entire Gracie Family. While we are sad and feel an immense loss, we will honor and celebrate his life by living the  examples he gave of positive attitude and the joy of life long learning. His Art, [...]