Rorion Gracie: The Man Who Brought BJJ to America and Started the UFC | EP 46

In this in‑depth interview with Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu grandmaster Professor Rorion Gracie, eldest son of Hélio Gracie and co‑creator of the UFC, we explore the origins of Gracie Jiu‑Jitsu, the creation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and why BJJ is such an effective self‑defense system. Rorion shares how he brought Jiu‑Jitsu to America, the philosophy behind the Gracie Academy and Gracie University, and what separates sport BJJ from real‑world self‑defense. We also dive into the Gracie Diet, how BJJ can transform your life, and what makes a truly great instructor and student on and off the mats. If you’re interested in martial arts history, Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu fundamentals, or the evolution of UFC and modern MMA, this conversation is a must‑watch.Contacts for interviewee:RorionGracie.comGracieMuseum.com Books:Gracie Jiu-Jitsu https://www.amazon.com/GRACIE-JIU-JITSU-Revised-Helio-Gracie/dp/0975941135/The Gracie Diet https://www.amazon.com/Gracie-Diet-Revised-Rorion/dp/0975941100Some clips used for commentary. Original sources linked below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X_LpYdUAo4&t=32sTopic Links:Gracie University https://www.gracieuniversity.com/Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsuUFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_Fighting_ChampionshipGracie Jiu-Jitsu in Action (videotape) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X_LpYdUAo4&t=1090sRoyce Gracie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royce_GracieHélio Gracie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A9lio_GracieCarlos Gracie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_GracieRigan Machado https://www.theacademybeverlyhills.com/instructors/rigan-machado/John Milius https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_MiliusCesar Gracie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cesar_Gracie_Jiu-JitsuJohn Will https://www.redcatacademy.com.au/john_will.htmlGracie Diet https://gracieone.com/the-gracie-diet-the-complete-guide-to-understanding-and-applying-it-in-your-daily-life/Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs48j5AGet in touch! This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.