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Royce Gracie

First UFC champion, brought BJJ to MMA mainstream

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May 7, 2026

Open Mat Keeps Grading Cardio Kickboxing's Homework #Shorts

#BJJ #JiuJitsu #Shorts The cardio-kickboxing-as-self-defense pitch has been running since 1993. Open mat keeps scoring it. Sources: - BJJ vs Cardio Kickboxing: Understanding the Real Differences — Bayshore BJJ: https://bayshorebjj.com/2025/08/13/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-vs-cardio-ki

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