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Who do you think are the greatest BJJers of all time, in regards to their contribution and innovation to the art? Feel free to debate this topic. Here’s my list:
1. Carlson Gracie Sr. Without a doubt, he’s the maestro of modern BJJ. Carlson was a trainer of world champions through his commitment and dedication to spreading BJJ. He held nothing back and looked to improve the art through different people.
2. Carlos Gracie Jr. He’s responsible for the largest BJJ school in the world - Gracie Barra. His effort in developing body and spirit through BJJ has created a network of champions and style of known for winning tournaments.
3. Renzo Gracie. For decades now, he’s been the face of BJJ in MMA. Renowned as a world champion and trainer of champions, Renzo is an ambassador for both BJJ and MMA. His work ethic and devotion to BJJ make him a sought out instructor.
4. Ricardo De La Riva. A former student of Carlson, De La Riva improved the guard in many ways. It’s said that before De La Riva, the guard was used primarily to hold someone down. De La Riva improved on the open guard and developed his own “De La Riva Guard.”
5. Eddie Bravo. Like him or hate him, Bravo revolutionized the half-guard. Once a transitional position that had no real value, other than to prevent the guard pass, the half-guard became a game in itself through the man who created the Rubber Guard.
1. Carlson Gracie Sr. Without a doubt, he’s the maestro of modern BJJ. Carlson was a trainer of world champions through his commitment and dedication to spreading BJJ. He held nothing back and looked to improve the art through different people.
2. Carlos Gracie Jr. He’s responsible for the largest BJJ school in the world - Gracie Barra. His effort in developing body and spirit through BJJ has created a network of champions and style of known for winning tournaments.
3. Renzo Gracie. For decades now, he’s been the face of BJJ in MMA. Renowned as a world champion and trainer of champions, Renzo is an ambassador for both BJJ and MMA. His work ethic and devotion to BJJ make him a sought out instructor.
4. Ricardo De La Riva. A former student of Carlson, De La Riva improved the guard in many ways. It’s said that before De La Riva, the guard was used primarily to hold someone down. De La Riva improved on the open guard and developed his own “De La Riva Guard.”
5. Eddie Bravo. Like him or hate him, Bravo revolutionized the half-guard. Once a transitional position that had no real value, other than to prevent the guard pass, the half-guard became a game in itself through the man who created the Rubber Guard.
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