When people typically think of Jiu-Jitsu, they think of the hard-hitting, intense action they see on-screen during televised UFC events. Not even close.”. Rener Gracie: 'No limit' to CM Punk's potential in MMA New, 114 comments One of the most famous names in Brazilian jiu-jitsu is talking up the UFC potential of former (?) He said if you’re rolling with someone more advanced than you, you shouldn’t try to tap them out, and should concentrate your focus on defense. Chang Sung Jung, AKA Korean Zombie, and Ortega were both in attendance at UFC 248. Claudia Doval & Randy Couture, on Improve Your Takedown Skills By Just Watching Ronaldo Jacare’s New Takedown Highlight, on Why PRIVATE CLASSES Really Pay Off In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Their father is Rorion Gracie, one of the world’s foremost experts in self-defense. Ortega will have an added disadvantage on Fight Night as his longest-tenured coach, Rener Gracie, cannot corner him against Jung. Rener Gracie recently had a Q&A with fans on reddit. Ryron and Rener Gracie are the eldest grandsons of Grand Master Helio Gracie, the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. send. For the first time in his pro career, Brian Ortega will be fighting without his long-time mentor Rener Gracie this weekend at UFC Fight Island 6. As son to the late Grandmaster, Helio Gracie and brother of Rickson and Royce Gracie, Royler is a member of the Gracie … He adressed his Jiu-Jitsu rivalry with his older brother Ryron, sparring mentility, controversies in the Gracie family, his favorite submission etc: Rener, you often talk about how Ryron beats and submits you like every time you spar. However, their fight in the octagon will serve as a beef ender. Both Zombie and Ortega have become a major part of the news cycle after Brian was caught slapping Zombie’s friend while in attendance for UFC 248. To this day, the training session I had with you remains one of my all-time favorites. Several members were involved in the creation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) along with promoter Art Davie.. As a family the Gracies upheld the "Gracie Challenge", a martial … Jung’s friend and musician Jay Park ended up being slapped by “T-City” when Korean Zombie went to the restroom. In case you missed it, this past weekend at UFC 248 Chang Sung Jung and T-City were involved in an altercation in the crowd. share. And who would you like to compete against if you did? The UFC hasn’t cleared … Both Zombie and Ortega have become a major part of the news cycle after Brian was caught slapping Zombie’s friend while in attendance for UFC 248. Miami FFA instructor David Avellan DEFEATS Rener Gracie, who is the Grandson of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu creator Helio Gracie and Nephew of UFC Legend Royce Gracie, by a score of 13-7 in what was considered to be an upset… But we at the Freestyle Fighting Academy (FFA) don’t see it as an upset. 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He adressed his Jiu-Jitsu rivalry with his older brother Ryron, sparring mentility, controversies in the Gracie family, his favorite submission etc: Rener, you often talk about how Ryron beats and submits you like every time you spar. If it were true, I would be very curious to understand the circumstances that would warrant such an agreement. Would you ever compete in Metamoris? Triangles!!!! Is it completely true? No one I’ve ever rolled with (from UFC fighters to world champ bjj players) can submit me like Ryron can. sms. Not even close. Head coach Rener Gracie has apologized to the Korean Zombie for defending Brian Ortega’s actions over the weekend. Shortly after, Rener Gracie took to Instagram to share an apology of his own. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. But, the ever-increasingly popular sport is about so much more than what you see on TV. Eve is a purple belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and currently works as a spokeswoman and head instructor for the Gracie Women Empowered Self-defense program. Now Ryron submits anyone he wants…including me. Honestly, a lot of fans of mixed martial arts sided with Zombie and were dissatisfied with Gracie. Afterward, Ortega explained the incident in an Instagram post that he later deleted. In no way am i trying to stir up controversy, i simply wanted to hear what the other side had to say about this. Royler Gracie (born December 6, 1965) is a Brazilian-American retired mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner. After Ortega slapped Zombie’s friend at UFC 248, the beef heightened to new levels. However, that is way more than the 4 hours every two years they are getting now. Posted on Last updated: March 11, 2020 By: Author Rory Robinson. Subsequently, his professional career began in 2003, when he competed at the Pan American Jiu-Jitsu … No pressure to do jiu-jitsu, we just weren’t given an option to do anything else! You were humble, respectful, and very technical. Is it completely true? Renzo Gracie (Portuguese: [ˈʁẽzu ˈɡɾejsi]; born March 11, 1967) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Any thoughts on this philosophy? Rener Gracie recently had a Q&A with fans on reddit. I was curious as to your feelings about what was said about your father and family in “The Gracies and the Birth of Vale Tudo” where Ryan called your father a snake and many members look down on him for trying to copyright the Gracie triangle and trying to prevent other members of the family from being able to use the name “Gracie” Also what truth is there to the comment that your father tricked Rickson into signing a contract in english (that Rickson couldn’t read) that the only way he could fight no holds barred in america was with your father’s permission? Brian Ortega, coach Rener Gracie issue apologies to Jay Park, 'Korean Zombie' over UFC 248 slap UFC. 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Chang Sung Jung, AKA Korean Zombie, and Ortega were both in the audience at UFC 248. Rener Gracie, Actor: Honor. I figured “hey, he’s the 5th degree black belt,” but still would like to hear the idea developed so I can understand. Rener G. A post shared by renergracie (@renergracie). I want to officially apologize to JPark for Saturday night, when Zombie is ready we can fight. Agree 100%. He ran the Gracie Humait á school in Rio de Janeiro for many years under his father Helio's direction, and lives and teaches in San Diego, California. Really awesome seminar, but he said one thing I had a hard time with. Claudia Doval & Randy Couture, Improve Your Takedown Skills By Just Watching Ronaldo Jacare’s New Takedown Highlight, Why PRIVATE CLASSES Really Pay Off In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Rener Gracie: “No one I’ve ever rolled with (from UFC fighters to world champ bjj players) can submit me like Ryron Gracie can. Brian Ortega and his camp took a brash stance in his ongoing beef with the Korean Zombie. He and is wife Eve Gracie, both tested positive for Covid last month. At first, both T-City and his coach Rener Gracie doubled down on their stance of being “bullyproof.” However, now it looks like they are walking back their statements and Ortega and Gracie are apologizing for the slap during the event. _ I took Brian under my wing at 13 years old, and since then he’s become of one of my best friends. Normally, they would have to train in a BJJ gym, in a class specifically designed to suit those purposes, so that they actually learn effectively. My father registered the family name when he came to America because he was 100% committed to upholding the vision of Grand Master Helio Gracie with regards to techniques, teaching methods, dissemination of knowledge, etc. Rener Gracie grew up with four siblings, a son of Rorion and Suzanne Gracie; he is the grandson of Grandmaster Hélio Gracie, who was the founder of Gracie jiu-jitsu. And as a result of that, the respect that Korean Zombie had for Ortega’s coach Rener Gracie has gone out of the window. Agree or disagree? “Slapping a translator makes you a bully. Share if you agree. pin. Rener:It was true for the first 17 years of my life, then I finally caught him in a triangle armbar! Rorion Gracie Sons. If you appreciate the Renergy on the mat and off, you came to the right place! In 1993, Rorion created the Ultimate Fighting Championship to showcase the supremacy of the family’s self-defense system in a realistic “no holds barred” confrontation against all comers. Of course, the flip side is that there are many members who do have integrity and the protection of the trademark would prevent them from using it as well, but that is a matter that can/should be hashed out between them and my father. Which, was a total 180 from his original stance. Ryron and Rener break down the spectacular submissions from UFC 216 with the Monday morning Master Cycle crew in Torrance! Today he catches me 4 out of 10 times. By … Rener Gracie, the well-known Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach and member of the world-renowned Gracie family, tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and was unable to make the trip with Ortega to Abu Dhabi, Gracie announced Friday night on Instagram. If you could only use one submission for the rest of your life which would it be and why? Brian Ortega’s longest-tenured coach, Rener Gracie, has tested positive for COVID-19 and won’t be able to corner ‘T-City’ next weekend at UFC Fight Island 6. I too remember when you attended my seminar in Korea over three years ago. If you can’t avoid the submissions, what good is it for you to try to submit them? They also share their thoughts on the post-fight melee. email. triangle. If you can avoid the submissions, you won. However, others will under the impression that they did it due to the public’s disappointment in both of them for their words and actions. He’s a chief instructor at Gracie University (formerly Gracie Academy), co-creator of the controversial Gracie University online curriculum, and has coached a number of top fighters including the #2 ranked featherweight in the UFC, Brian Ortega. It was one of the highlights of my Asia tour. 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A member of the Gracie family of Brazil, Renzo is a 6th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlos Gracie Jr..He is the son of Robson Gracie, grandson of Carlos Gracie, nephew of Carlos Gracie, Jr. grandnephew of Helio Gracie, and the 1st cousin once removed of Royce … Once that happened, TKZ wrote another post expressing his disappointment with Rener Gracie. Do these 2 years he has over you still that important after 30 years of practice? By Farah Hannoun March 11, 2020 9:10 am. Without registering the name, any member of the family (or any person at that) could cash in on the success of the UFC and use the name without any concern for quality and my father could do nothing to prevent that. Founded in 2009, MiddleEasy.com provides UFC News daily MMA News, Fight Results, Street Fights, MM Rumors, Interviews, Analysis and complete coverage of the MMA sports. Sorry if it’s a bit personal. The sequence of events is an unfortunate reminder that MMA is an entertainment sport, and regardless of what trash talking takes place outside of the ring, any and all fighting or physicality should only take place between the fighters and should always take place in the octagon. Brian Ortega, coach Rener Gracie issue apologies to Jay Park, 'Korean Zombie' over UFC 248 slap. Sharing jiu-jitsu with the world is too time consuming and too rewarding to shift my focus to professional competition. He’s a chief instructor at Gracie University (formerly Gracie Academy), co-creator of the controversial Gracie University online curriculum, and has coached a number of top fighters including the #2 ranked featherweight in the UFC, Brian Ortega. Royce Gracie (Portuguese: [ˈhɔjsi ˈɡɾejsi]; born 12 December 1966) is a Brazilian semi-retired professional mixed martial artist, a UFC Hall of Famer, and a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Rener Gracie is a 3rd degree black belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and a head instructor at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy and co-creator of Gracie University, the world's largest online jiu-jitsu training program. Nope. 25K likes. What was it like growing up as a Gracie, like is there any pressure to do BJJ or is it pretty relaxed? Now that I think about it, maybe those beatings helped me earn my black belt at 19…hmmm interesting. Since there are members of the family who have little or no commitment to any kind of quality standard, this was a huge concern for my father. Also, what’s your absolute favorite submission? UFC women's bantamweight champion spent some time training with Rener and Ryon Gracie before her bout with Alexis Davis at UFC 175. Rener Gracie is the grandson of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu patriarch Helio Gracie, and the second oldest son of UFC co-founder Rorion. _ He’s one of the most loyal and talented people I’ve ever met, but sometimes his emotions get the best of him. Brian Ortega, coach Rener Gracie issue apologies to Jay Park, 'Korean Zombie' over UFC 248 slap. UFC 175: Rener Gracie on Ronda Rousey's Brazilian jiu-jitsu UFC women's bantamweight champion spent some time training with Rener and Ryon Gracie before her bout with Alexis Davis at UFC 175. Rener Gracie is the grandson of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu patriarch Helio Gracie, and the second oldest son of UFC co-founder Rorion. It was amazing except for the fact that Ryron beat me up every day until I was about 13 years old. Rener Gracie has to stay put in California and can’t corner his student Brian Ortega in his much awaited fight with the Korean Zombie Chan Sung Jung at UFC fight night in Abu Dhabi on October 17. – Rener Gracie, Founder & CEO of Quikflip and Gracie University. Brian Ortega and Rener Gracie Publicly Apologize to Korean Zombie After UFC Crowd Incident Brian Ortega and his camp took a brash stance in his ongoing beef with the Korean Zombie. I apologize for my comment, and I’m sorry your friend Jay Park had to experience the events that unfolded. 6.8k shares. Biography. This is because he tested positive for COVID a month ago. I went to a Ryron seminar once. Rener and Ryron Gracie break down some of Ronda Rousey's best moves before she takes on Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 for the bantamweight championship. They have been successful in combat sport competitions for over 80 years representing their self-defense system (Gracie Jiu-Jitsu) including mixed martial arts (MMA), vale tudo and submission wrestling events. Brian Ortega will have to face The Korean Zombie without the guidance of head coach Rener Gracie. Prior to deletion, his coach Rener Gracie commented on the post and wrote, “Slapping a translator makes you a bully. Rener Gracie, Torrance, California. The ongoing feud between The Korean Zombie and Brian Ortega continues and today ‘Gracie Jiu Jitsu’ legend Rener Gracie was put under the gun. 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Thus, he began to learn martial arts as a child, and received his black belt from his grandfather in 2002, when he was 19 years old. I feel like attempting attacks on advanced players is a great way to develop and calibrate your attack.