Rose Gracie: Daughter of Rorion Gracie on the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast

/ About episode 175

Rose Gracie is the daughter of Rorion Gracie, which makes her Helio Gracie's granddaughter. Her mother is Carlos Gracie's granddaughter. She joined Milton and Ben alongside returning guest and black belt Charlie Vinch.

Rose takes us back to the roots of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, from the garage days to the Gracie Academy and the early UFC, and explains the difference between traditional Gracie Jiu Jitsu and sport Jiu Jitsu. She also shares her work with the Concussion Legacy Foundation and why she has become someone fighters call when they are struggling.

/ What we talked about

5:03 Growing up Gracie
Family on both sides, growing up in Rio de Janeiro, and where she fits in the family tree.

12:02 Richard Bresler and the early days
The family friend who was there from the garage to the Gracie Academy and the UFC.

18:19 Training with her father and Helio
Learning from Rorion and Helio, women's self defense, and working the front desk.

19:34 The gi color test
Why she asks instructors what color gi they prefer, and what the answer tells her.

20:53 How to teach a technique
Keep it simple, control what students see, and correct kids by showing, not scolding.

25:48 Gracie Jiu Jitsu vs. sport Jiu Jitsu
Why she wants white belts defending punches from day one.

52:16 Concussion awareness
Why a hard takedown can cause a concussion, no knockout required.

54:50 Her work on CTE
How the film Concussion led her to Chris Nowinski and the Concussion Legacy Foundation.

57:36 Supporting fighters
Why fighters hide what they are going through, and the 6 a.m. phone call she will never forget.

/ The belt question

Do you have to get knocked out to have a concussion?

No. Rose said that is one of the biggest misconceptions out there. A hard takedown can cause a concussion too, and the brain needs rest to recover. Hear it at 52:34.

/ Quick questions

Who is Rose Gracie?

Rose Gracie is the daughter of Rorion Gracie and the granddaughter of Helio Gracie. Her mother is Carlos Gracie's granddaughter. She works on concussion and CTE awareness with the Concussion Legacy Foundation.

What is the difference between Gracie Jiu Jitsu and sport Jiu Jitsu?

Rose said she likes sport Jiu Jitsu, but believes white and blue belts should build a self defense foundation first, including defending punches from their first day.

Who is Charlie Vinch?

Charlie Vinch is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt with Budo Martial Arts in Florida and a returning guest on the show.

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