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Greatest of all time BJJ grapplers
6 year(s) ago • 1493 views • 31 replies
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Who would be your top three picks for the all time (up to 2020) greatest BJJ grapplers?
It's hard to pick especially since we have so many who have done amazing things.
Here are my picks.
1. Roger Gracie
2. Marcelo Garcia
3. Buchecha
It's hard to pick especially since we have so many who have done amazing things.
Here are my picks.
1. Roger Gracie
2. Marcelo Garcia
3. Buchecha
HBBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Gi: Roger/Marcelo/buchecha
No-gi: Ryan/Arona/Royler
MMA: Royce/Sakuraba(not BJJ I know)/Mia
No-gi: Ryan/Arona/Royler
MMA: Royce/Sakuraba(not BJJ I know)/Mia
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Solid choices there!
WMBlack belt 5th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I find a more entertaining question, who was the greatest BJJ man of their generation?
Georgie Gracie
Carlson Gracie
Rolls Gracie
Rickson Gracie
Continue that list on, if you like.
For me, Sergio Penha, Wallid, Sakuraba, as well.
But what do I know...
Leading all the way down to Gordon Ryan of today.
Georgie Gracie
Carlson Gracie
Rolls Gracie
Rickson Gracie
Continue that list on, if you like.
For me, Sergio Penha, Wallid, Sakuraba, as well.
But what do I know...
Leading all the way down to Gordon Ryan of today.
HBBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Hmmm just BJJ as a whole I’m guessing, not gi grappling.
Helio (Oswaldo again if not going by popularity)-Carlson-Rickson (replace with Rolls if not also going by popularity)-Royler/Bustamante-Roger/Marcelo-Glover/Terra-Ryan/Lo/Tonin
Helio (Oswaldo again if not going by popularity)-Carlson-Rickson (replace with Rolls if not also going by popularity)-Royler/Bustamante-Roger/Marcelo-Glover/Terra-Ryan/Lo/Tonin
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Sperry and Bustamante were absolute beasts and probably still are.
Ricardo Liborio is another name that comes to mind when you think of the greats.
That whole stable was on another level.
Ricardo Liborio is another name that comes to mind when you think of the greats.
That whole stable was on another level.
DP
Black belt 3rd degreePending
6 year(s) ago
1. Roger
2. Marcelo
3. Gordon Ryan
2. Marcelo
3. Gordon Ryan
HBBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
What about most entertaining to watch? I’d have to say Glover is up there with stuff he would try. Fun match to watch was him vs Terra in Metamoris. Love watching two people go at it but also have fun.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Yeah Jeff Glover always puts on a show and his skills are money for sure.
Caio Terra is amazing to watch on sheer movement alone. He has an amazing game.
Jacare was really exciting to see on and Terere too.
I hate watching snooze fest matches even though they are being very technical and playing smart.
Caio Terra is amazing to watch on sheer movement alone. He has an amazing game.
Jacare was really exciting to see on and Terere too.
I hate watching snooze fest matches even though they are being very technical and playing smart.
HBBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Agree and a lot of the old school players, myself included are basic and positional. I don’t give up position unless I have a clean shot at something else. Not overly fun to watch by effective.
One of my students always went with flashy, and I’d yell at him to cut it out. Until it started working and people love watching him compete. Gave his black belt a couple months ago.
https://youtu.be/IdC5GFoS5TE
One of my students always went with flashy, and I’d yell at him to cut it out. Until it started working and people love watching him compete. Gave his black belt a couple months ago.
https://youtu.be/IdC5GFoS5TE
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RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
"Not overly fun to watch by effective."
Me as well. I play safe mainly because I'm old and everything hurts. haha
HBBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Any older black belt here would absolutely agree with you lol. My game has changed over the years to compensate injury. I’ve been butterfly guard heavy for a while to guard shoulder injury. Now my SI joints and lower back are shot, so need to evolve again and have been playing top a lot more
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I usually just give anyone side control and go from there. Have too much nerve damage in my left leg and the back surgery pretty much sealed my fate. I like playing top and keeping it but sometimes my leg has other plans and I give up the position for comfort. Part of the whole deal and most guys would just quit. I can't do that.
MRBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Roger Gracie, Gabi Garcia, and Marcelo Garcia in that order
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
All very good choices.
BVBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I guess we would have to look at numbers to really know. But personaly I would say (favouritism included)
1. Roger Gracie
2. Marcelo García
3. Xande Ribeiro
1. Roger Gracie
2. Marcelo García
3. Xande Ribeiro
OHBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
My favorites:
Gi: roger gracie, terere, buchecha
No gi: marcello garcia, gordon ryan, leo vieira
Mma : rickson, shaolin, and pequeno nogueira (luta livre)
Gi: roger gracie, terere, buchecha
No gi: marcello garcia, gordon ryan, leo vieira
Mma : rickson, shaolin, and pequeno nogueira (luta livre)
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Leo Vieira is def exciting to watch. Good choices
JPBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
My picks are...
1. Marcelo Garcia
2. Roger Gracie
3. Andre Galvao
I chose these guys because they consistently excelled in both Gi and Nogi at their weights and in Absolute divisions. They also had very extensive careers.
But my picks for favorites...
1. Marcelo Garcia
2. Andre Galvao
3. Caio Terra
I chose these guys because I love their games!
1. Marcelo Garcia
2. Roger Gracie
3. Andre Galvao
I chose these guys because they consistently excelled in both Gi and Nogi at their weights and in Absolute divisions. They also had very extensive careers.
But my picks for favorites...
1. Marcelo Garcia
2. Andre Galvao
3. Caio Terra
I chose these guys because I love their games!
SBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Rafa Mendes was one of the greatest to ever do it! I'm surprised he hasn't at least got an honorable mention.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
DQBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
My picks are... 1. Marcelo Garcia 2. Roger Gracie 3. Andre Galvao I chose these guys because they consistently excelled in both Gi and Nogi at their weights and in Absolute divisions. They also had very extensive careers.
^This, though not necessarly in that order.
GJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Let’s not forget about Robson Moura my friends....
CHBrown beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
#1 Marcelo Garcia!
OHBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Let’s not forget about Robson Moura my friends....
you're right one, of the most titled and big inspiration for me
coming from nova uniao too (i trained with shaolin)
coming from nova uniao too (i trained with shaolin)
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SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I'm biased as he gave me my purple belt, but for me the greatest has got to be Roger, if we're going by verified medals in prestigious comps. Followed by Marcelo and Xande, not sure which order.
TSBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Roger Gracie, Jacare, and Marcelo Garcia are my picks for greatest of all time, with honorable mention to Xandre, Buchecha, Rafa Mendez, Terrere, and Cobrinha. The guys that shaped my game most are Braulio Estima, Roger Gracie, Xandre, and Rolletta. LOL and of course my instructor Cassio Werneck.
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NTBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Marcelo Garcia, Rafa Mendes & André Galvao would be my picks. But damn it's tough... So many good guys!
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Marcelo Garcia, Rafa Mendes & André Galvao would be my picks. But damn it's tough... So many good guys!
I know right? Such a great bunch to choose from that no answer is wrong.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Roger Gracie, Jacare, and Marcelo Garcia are my picks for greatest of all time, with honorable mention to Xandre, Buchecha, Rafa Mendez, Terrere, and Cobrinha. The guys that shaped my game most are Braulio Estima, Roger Gracie, Xandre, and Rolletta. LOL and of course my instructor Cassio Werneck.
solid group
