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Helio Gracie vs Royce Gracie | Gracie Breakdown

Grandmaster Helio Gracie demonstrating two different defenses against the front kick. These techniques work and are similar to defenses you can see in Muay Thai or Vale Tudo. However, they must be practiced at full speed in order to get the timing down. The first defense teaches the principle of fading back out of an attack's range to create overextension. Against an untrained opponent, this push takedown will work perfectly, especially if there is a curb or chair behind them. In more skilled ki

What does Jiu-Jitsu mean to you? As a kid, training with my uncle Carlos Gracie Jr., I'd always think about where Jiu-Jitsu could take me. It was magical to watch the fights of my grandfathers Hélio and Carlos Gracie too. True legends. I've had important wins in the UFC, Pride, One, among other championships, but just as important as those were the defeats. I learned from my mistakes and my opponents. Now I feel stronger and more prepared. Today, with over 40 years of Jiu-Jitsu, I understand how