Tokio Hirano (1922-1993) 8th Dan The Man Who Revolutionized Judo By Jim Chen, M.D., and Theodore Chen Hirano 7th Dan At Age 42 Tokio Hirano (5’5”, 75 kg), obtained Godan (5th dan) at age 19, is perhaps the greatest Judo technician of all time. He is probably the best known Japanese Judoka in Europe. In […]

About Luiz Palhares 7th Degree Red and Black belt under Rickson Gracie. Master Luiz Palhares began training in 1976 with the legendary Rolls Gracie. He received his purple belt under Rolls and then trained with Carlos Gracie for a period. He has been under Rickson Gracie since 1982 and received his brown and black belt […]

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Philosophy: The application of traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu transcends the practice of chokes, joint locks immobilizations, throws and strikes. A true Gracie philosophy prepares men, women and children for life, showing them paths to a healthier life and the most effective use of physical, mental and spiritual strength. Eating well is Jiu-Jitsu, taking care […]

Here is a video highlighting the training at GFT headquarters in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.  GFT is of the non Gracie lineage (see our history page) and has quickly risen to the top of the food chain in BJJ, Submission Grappling and MMA.  They now have affiliates all over the world and we even hosted […]

Check out Sensei Eberhard Kieslich’s Judo Dojo (where professor Josh Johnson trains his Judo) http://www.brandenburgjudo.com/Default.html  

Long time student and professional MMA fighter, Rob Mooney is now managing all fight booking for kickboxers and MMA fighters.  So all fighters looking to get on a card keep in close contact with Mooney and notify him with plenty of time to prepare!  If a promoter contacts you please refer them to Mooney.  If […]

Here is the chart explaining the belt progression.  

Headed over tonight to train at Chris Kent’s school in Campbellsville.  We warmed up and worked on several side control concepts and positions.  This is one of my favorite topics and I could have gone on all night!  I enjoyed teaching and I’m looking forward to heading over October 28th for a seminar on the […]

Always build your game around solid fundamentals.  To me the fundamentals are 1. Base 2. Hips 3. Posture 4. Game Sense These are the basics.  After you understand these things all the rest are just expressions of these basic physical qualities.  Make sure you have good escapes and develop whatever positions you see fit.  But […]

IF MY INSTRUCTOR CARLSON GRACIE WAS ALIVE, HE WOULD SAY SOMETHING LIKE THIS: “IN A WORLD FULL OF CREONTES… REPRESENT YOUR TEAM WITH LOYALTY AND HONOR” -BJJ Revolution Team