How the Gracie Family Revolutionized MMA #shorts #bjj

Can you become an MMA champion without knowing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? 🥋🔥

UFC legend Royce Gracie and Carlos Machado explain why Jiu-Jitsu became one of the most important foundations of modern mixed martial arts.

In Episode 32 of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado, Royce and Carlos reflect on the extraordinary size of the Gracie family and how different members helped carry Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu across generations and around the world.

As the family expanded its influence in America, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu went from a relatively unfamiliar martial art to an essential part of modern MMA training.

Royce makes a powerful point: in today's MMA, fighters need Jiu-Jitsu skills to compete at the highest level.

Striking, wrestling, and other martial arts all play important roles—but understanding grappling, submissions, and ground defense is critical.

And as the Gracie family likes to joke:

“We're not a family. We're a factory of kids!” 😂

☕ Episode 32 with Royce Gracie is OUT NOW!

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