Rorden Gracie
@rordengracie.bsky.social
4 degree bjj black belt. 3 stripe life blue belt.
I learned Jiu-Jitsu for self-defense. Now I just avoid fights by explaining guard retention until they walk away.
- Rorden Gracie
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May 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I learned Jiu-Jitsu for self-defense. Now I just avoid fights by explaining guard retention until they walk away.
- Rorden Gracie
- Rorden Gracie
They say pressure makes diamonds. In BJJ, pressure just makes me fart.
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May 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
They say pressure makes diamonds. In BJJ, pressure just makes me fart.
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“In guard, you are both the gate and the prisoner.”
- Rorden Gracie
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May 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
“In guard, you are both the gate and the prisoner.”
- Rorden Gracie
- Rorden Gracie
“Every failed submission is a love letter returned unopened.”
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May 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
“Every failed submission is a love letter returned unopened.”
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- Rorden Gracie
“One time I trapped someone in north-south, and we both saw the face of God.”
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May 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
“One time I trapped someone in north-south, and we both saw the face of God.”
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“My BJJ journal is mostly just screams spelled phonetically.”
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May 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
“My BJJ journal is mostly just screams spelled phonetically.”
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- Rorden Gracie
“I lost a tournament, but gained a deeper understanding of futility.”
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May 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
“I lost a tournament, but gained a deeper understanding of futility.”
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“Takedowns are the language of gravity, spoken in the dialect of regret.”
- Rorden Gracie
- Rorden Gracie
May 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
“Takedowns are the language of gravity, spoken in the dialect of regret.”
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“He took my back and with it, my childhood aspirations.”
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- Rorden Gracie
May 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
“He took my back and with it, my childhood aspirations.”
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"The great thing about BJJ is that you can submit someone in five different ways. The bad thing? They can submit you in fifty."
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May 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
"The great thing about BJJ is that you can submit someone in five different ways. The bad thing? They can submit you in fifty."
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- Rorden Gracie
"I always try to remember that BJJ is just a martial art. It’s not personal. But when I get tapped, I’m pretty sure my opponent has been plotting my downfall for months."
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May 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"I always try to remember that BJJ is just a martial art. It’s not personal. But when I get tapped, I’m pretty sure my opponent has been plotting my downfall for months."
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"In BJJ, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and sometimes you just wish you hadn’t rolled with someone who smells like a sweaty gym bag."
- Rorden Gracie
- Rorden Gracie
May 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"In BJJ, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and sometimes you just wish you hadn’t rolled with someone who smells like a sweaty gym bag."
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"I used to think ‘flow rolling’ meant we’d just go with the flow. Now I know it means I’ll try not to panic while someone passes my guard."
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May 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
"I used to think ‘flow rolling’ meant we’d just go with the flow. Now I know it means I’ll try not to panic while someone passes my guard."
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"I’ve learned that in BJJ, you either tap or you learn to love the smell of mats."
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May 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"I’ve learned that in BJJ, you either tap or you learn to love the smell of mats."
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"A good grip in BJJ is like a good relationship. You hold on tight, and the moment you relax, they’re gone."
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May 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"A good grip in BJJ is like a good relationship. You hold on tight, and the moment you relax, they’re gone."
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"You haven’t truly experienced BJJ until you’ve been stuck in side control and thought, ‘Is this a life decision, or just poor timing?’"
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May 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
"You haven’t truly experienced BJJ until you’ve been stuck in side control and thought, ‘Is this a life decision, or just poor timing?’"
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"If BJJ was easy, it would be called ‘Yoga for People Who Like Being Smothered.’"
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May 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
"If BJJ was easy, it would be called ‘Yoga for People Who Like Being Smothered.’"
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"Sometimes I wonder if my guard is like a hammock, and my opponent is just trying to get a good nap. Too bad he won’t be comfy for long."
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May 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"Sometimes I wonder if my guard is like a hammock, and my opponent is just trying to get a good nap. Too bad he won’t be comfy for long."
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“He said to ‘trust the technique.’ I trusted it right into unconsciousness.”
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April 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
“He said to ‘trust the technique.’ I trusted it right into unconsciousness.”
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“Sometimes I sit in mount and wonder: what if I am the problem?”
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April 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
“Sometimes I sit in mount and wonder: what if I am the problem?”
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“The armbar didn’t hurt until I realized I deserved it.”
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April 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
“The armbar didn’t hurt until I realized I deserved it.”
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“Sometimes I tap late just to feel something.”
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April 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM
“Sometimes I tap late just to feel something.”
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“They said ‘flow roll.’ I flowed into despair.”
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April 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
“They said ‘flow roll.’ I flowed into despair.”
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“Rolling is like therapy, except your therapist is actively trying to break your limbs.”
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April 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
“Rolling is like therapy, except your therapist is actively trying to break your limbs.”
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“Side control is just a weighted blanket with bad intentions.”
- Rorden Gracie
- Rorden Gracie
April 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
“Side control is just a weighted blanket with bad intentions.”
- Rorden Gracie
- Rorden Gracie