Open Lessons

How does Rickson deal with stalling and kneading by a heavier opponent?

Helio Gracie's final message for Rickson

Grand Master Helio Gracie's cross-choke

How Master Rickson teaches his students with disabilities

A practical breathing lesson with Rickson Gracie

Slap in the face? Connect to defend it

Thank you Master and Father!

How to learn BJJ and never miss a flight

The secret of Master Rickson Gracie's healing process

My routine on fight days, by Rickson Gracie

How do you control your opponent’s movement?

Rickson and the mental pressure on super-athletes

How to teach, by Master Rickson Gracie

The first commandment of self-defense against weapons

Rickson Gracie’s first-ever loss

Rickson Gracie’s ‘nutcracker’ choke

The lesson Ryan learned from Rickson in Japan

The unbearable lightness of the choke

The self-defense maneuver that saved Rickson’s skin

Swap force for the proper angle in BJJ

Training partner or opponent?

BJJ on a mission to Antarctica

Rickson Gracie launches the Empowerment Course

How to finish on the arm using no force

What if the captain of the Titanic practiced BJJ?

How can a firm, solid base be dynamic?

Did Abel die due to not knowing self-defense?

How BJJ strategy can influence your professional life

The key lesson Rickson tried to teach the Hulk

The 1st lesson on neck defense

Rickson elects his toughest roll ever

How BJJ drives anxiety away

Rickson's advice for a stable mount

BJJ and the art of seeing the future

A jiu-jitsu master named Ocean

Rickson on how to learn the philosophy of true Gracie jiu-jitsu

Roy Barcroft never used BJJ in the Old West

Rickson on keeping what truly matters in mind

Does a blue-belt qualify to teach BJJ?

Learn how to avoid any strike!

Master Rickson and the art of the guillotine

Fist or palm in a street fight? Rickson weighs in.

The countermeasure to the straight ankle lock

The technique that would bankrupt Hitchcock

A shield for kids called jiu-jitsu

The art of never getting slapped in the face

Stretch yourself before pulling the arm

Learn the secret to avoid the cross collar choke

Is strength becoming more important in BJJ? Rickson answers.

Rickson on bringing his dad's vision of self-defense to life

Rickson on how to avoid being sidelined by injuries

Rickson Gracie’s tips to become comfortable inside the closed guard

Visible vs. invisible jiu-jitsu

Broke your resolutions for 2022? Use jiu-jitsu.

Would Rickson go back and do some things differently?

The essence of jiu-jitsu, in one quick paragraph

Rickson on how to approach BJJ after 50

How Rickson warms up daily

How Hélio shaped Rickson's views on life

The two brothers who shaped Rickson Gracie

Rickson Gracie will teach the invisible details to escape the triangle choke.

4 ways to boost your health

How learning self-defense changes you

How should a white-belt go about attacking? (The Simba complex.)

Is training twice a week enough? Rickson answers

Best types of food for jiu-jitsu

When your mind plays tricks on you

Is serious competition right for you? Rickson answers

The best way to teach self-defense

Master the transition from the closed guard to the back

Rickson on benefits of BJJ and self-defense

The best way to introduce women to BJJ (part 1)

The best way to introduce women to BJJ (part 2)

How Rickson's son Rockson taught him about time

Rickson explains the concept of connection (part 1)

Rickson explains the concept of connection (part 2)

Had your posture broken? Rickson will save you

Impostor syndrome after a promotion?

Why a kid's BJJ teacher will be the most important teacher in their life

How BJJ can help you deal with a huge loss in life

Explaining BJJ's transformative power to a parent

Rickson Gracie on hierarchy, legacy (part 1)

Rickson Gracie on hierarchy, legacy (part 2)

Rickson vs. Rigan: background and aftermath (part 1)

Rickson vs. Rigan: background and aftermath (part 2)

Rickson vs. Rigan: background and aftermath (part 3)

10 Jiu-Jitsu principles that can save your life

Turning martial arts into 'conquering arts' for everyone (part 1)

Turning martial arts into 'conquering arts' for everyone (part 2)

Turning martial arts into 'conquering arts' for everyone (part 3)

Rickson Gracie on evolving as a teacher (part 1)

Rickson Gracie on evolving as a teacher (part 2)

Rickson Gracie on evolving as a teacher (part 3)

Preparing BJJ students for the real world (part 1)

Preparing BJJ students for the real world (part 2)

What it truly means to know BJJ

Rickson Gracie on the need for self-defense

Rickson on his work as Kron's cornerman (part 1)

Rickson on his work as Kron's cornerman (part 2)

Rickson details his approach to new submissions (part 1)

Rickson details his approach to new submissions (part 2)

Rickson details his approach to new submissions (part 3)

Rickson details his approach to new submissions (part 4)

The day Rickson Gracie became a black-belt

Orlando Cani's influence on Rickson's career (part 1)

Orlando Cani's influence on Rickson's career (part 2)

Tailoring BJJ class to help different types of kids

How BJJ could save 600,000 lives a year

Rickson Gracie explains his breathing philosophy (part 1)

Rickson Gracie explains his breathing philosophy (part 2)

Rickson Gracie explains his breathing philosophy (part 3)

How 12-year-old Rickson taught himself not to panic (part 1)

How 12-year-old Rickson taught himself not to panic (part 2)

7 quotes to keep you moving forward, without quitting

Why Rickson focuses on teaching beginners (part 1)

Why Rickson focuses on teaching beginners (part 2)

What sealed the deal to make Rickson unstoppable (part 1)

What sealed the deal to make Rickson unstoppable (part 1)

What sealed the deal to make Rickson unstoppable (part 2)

How Rickson Gracie sticks to his diet

BJJ, bullying and the seesaw

Rickson on why most fighters don't copy his breathing (part 1)

Rickson on why most fighters don't copy his breathing (part 2)

Fighting blind: Rickson Gracie on his final bout (part 1)

Fighting blind: Rickson Gracie on his final bout (part 2)

Fighting blind: Rickson Gracie on his final bout (part 3)

Rickson on the benefits of blindfolded training

Train with a handicap to change things up

How BJJ helps you beat procrastination and realize your dream

Rickson details common mistake by guard players

The time Rickson beat the undefeated pain doctor (part 1)

The time Rickson beat the undefeated pain doctor (part 2)

A humble opponent bows to Rickson and BJJ

Rickson on growing up with—and adapting—the Gracie Diet (part 1)

Rickson on growing up with—and adapting—the Gracie Diet (part 2)

A disciple thanks Rickson after finding his motivation again

BJJ, the art of tearing down prejudices

4 foods to boost your immune system

Rickson: how to prepare to stand back up in a street fight

What advice would Rickson give his younger self? (part 1)

What advice would Rickson give his younger self? (part 2)

Rickson talks about the response to his book

When Rickson faced an underwater challenge

Getting your baby started in jiu-jitsu

The art of welcoming white-belts into your jiu-jitsu school

What Rickson Academy is all about

Rickson shows how to stand back up safely in a street fight

Self-defense: avoid getting kicked when standing back up

Learn an invisible detail to save your neck

How to use the advice you get to your advantage

Little Rickson’s first lesson

Rickson will help you refine your escape from the back-take

Did someone mount on you? Don't panic! Learn how to be comfortable there

Escaping the side headlock when the arm is trapped

Learn how to apply Rickson's pressure

The two types of white-belts most likely to quit

Use your guard to defend yourself

Is elbow pressure annoying you? Learn how to escape it!

Learn Rickson’s adjustment to pass the open guard

Jiujitsu methodology: What is the best order to teach the moves?

Do you enjoy competing?

Turn a pull into a takedown

The evolution of my training

Headlock defense: frame escape

The importance of connection

Understanding how to pass the guard

Foot on your hip? No problem!

Sweep from the guard

Learn how to tape your finger from Rickson

Rickson shows how to apply the Toe Hold

Jiujitsu can be the mental oasis you need so you don't collapse

A plan B to defend against the mount that even black-belts don't practice enough

Headlock Defense: What to do when someone breaks your posture

Use your opponent’s energy to throw him

The simplest, most effective, most invisible choke in Rickson’s arsenal

How can you become a better teacher to your students?

How an almost invisible detail can save you

Rickson: 'If you don't know self-defense, you don't know jiujitsu'

The art of clinching when an insane aggressor shows up

So your aggressor attacked fast as a hare. Act like the turtle and get out safe

Rickson Gracie against jiujitsu's greatest enemy: the couch

Strong fundamentals will make your jiujitsu more effective

What’s the time to punch in jiujitsu? Rickson teaches

The invisible detail so you never get the scissor sweep wrong

Some deranged person pulled out a knife: what would you do?

Proper breathing gives you strength

Learn how to keep the mount

Rickson explains what strategy is

Why Rickson used to fight flawlessly when listening to ‘The Last of the Mohicans’

Surviving back attacks

Being comfortable under side control

Keep training even without a partner

How to use your hooks in the guard

The foundation foot lock and heel hook escapes

Keep moving even under pressure

Base is everything and doesn't require strength

Are you using your grips properly?

Attacking from the mount

Avoid getting caught in the guillotine

Finding the perfect angles from the guard

Functional warm up to help your jiujitsu moves

Timing is everything when you end up in side control

Learn how to prevent your opponent from stalling the training

Getting a better understanding of hip movements

From the turtle position to side control

Learn the unbearable mount of Rickson Gracie

Should BJJ strategy be practiced from the white belt?

Zooming in on Rickson’s invisible grip

Is there a BJJ technique Rickson dislikes?

How to ‘flow with the go’ with Master Rickson

BJJ is having love for the details

How your opponent's attack molds your guard

BJJ is learning which doors to open

The page missing from your BJJ book, with Rickson Gracie

A look at Rickson's warmup

Rickson's lesson to make you feel lighter, more agile in jiujitsu

Use the connection to take your opponent down

The crocodile technique in jiujitsu, with Rickson Gracie

Is it possible to avoid 99% of the most common jiujitsu injuries?

Jiujitsu teaches how a minuscule mistake completely alters a conflict

Jiujitsu, success and the box theory

The discreet sound of the effectiveness of Rickson's jiujitsu

How to make your kids give jiujitsu a chance

Dr. Rickson Gracie’s lesson in applied physics

Do you still let the finish slip on the north-south? Fix that now

The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student: Day 1

Day 2: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

Day 3: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

Day 4: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

Day 5: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

Day 6: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

Day 7: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

Simplify and learn, for good, maybe the most complex lever in jiujitsu

Everything you always wanted to know about the jiujitsu guard

Practicing jiujitsu teaches you to breathe and find the way out in any situation

Rickson Gracie in search of the perfect lever

The perfect warmup for your body to soar in jiujitsu

The valuable lesson black-belts can learn from cats

Laziness, obesity and jiujitsu

Why are so many people who practice jiujitsu successful?

The closest call in the life of Pelé's bodyguard

12 sentences you will hear if you train in jiujitsu

7 strong indicators that jiujitsu makes you happier

The best mattress to help you sleep well and defeat insomnia

5 minutes of breathing can improve your mood, mind and jiujitsu

Jiujitsu is for everyone, except maybe Amado Amaro

How jiujitsu taught Rickson to improvise and course-correct

What are the most valuable things you try to learn from your parents and teachers?

7 tips to make you a more creative jiujitsu practitioner

The art of looking at jiujitsu from new angles

How to beat a giant? Rickson teaches the concept

How jiujitsu can combat toxic thoughts

Why do people quit jiujitsu in the first month?

The main goal of the guard player, whether in the white belt or in MMA

Rickson Gracie's definition of courage

Helio Gracie's last submission win (in his fifties)

Kelly Slater and his priceless, unforgettable barter with Rickson

The perfect prototype of a fighter, per Rickson Gracie

What Rickson Gracie learned from felines

The lessons from the jiujitsu teacher who swam with sharks

The question Rockson asked his father Rickson one time

Training in Carlson Gracie’s day

How jiujitsu was instrumental for Emirates' rookie astronaut

Learn to breathe to gain power in jiujitsu, with Rickson Gracie

Defending your back

A simple defense against one of the most common real-world attacks

A drill to make you an unstoppable arm hunter

The first mistake made by security and law enforcement who don't know jiujitsu

Have you been failing the most basic sweep? Maybe you need a little hand...

The upa's power to let you find lightness in the crunch

Why practicing jiujitsu is as good as 50 courses in strategy and leadership

Learn to be connected to the ground to defend masterfully

Learning self-defense teaches us that adversity is temporary

22,000 ways to improve your jiujitsu today

The practical power of jiujitsu in your life

A practical lesson in connection in jiujitsu

How Rickson Gracie avoids getting hoisted and swept

The jiujitsu defense that every kid should know in elementary school

Are you good at the art of shrinking your neck in jiujitsu?

Jiujitsu teaches you not to waste time or ignore signs

The invisible lever for you to topple opponents of all sizes and land on top

The power of the hips for sweeping in jiujitsu

In the solidity of the mount, the 3 pillars of balance in jiujitsu

Rickson's pointer so you don't lose balance when finishing from the mount

Have you ever used the knee and guard to break an uncomfortable grip?