Author Archive: BJJEE
“Grapplers” Documentary Offers an Intimate Look into the World of Competitive Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 14, 2024BJJEEComments Off on “Grapplers” Documentary Offers an Intimate Look into the World of Competitive Jiu-Jitsu
The documentary “Grapplers – No Gi No Money,” showcased on Brandon Mccaghren’s YouTube channel, is a compelling narrative about the world of competitive jiu-jitsu, focusing on...Joe Rogan Remembers His First Jiu-Jitsu Class: “This Purple Belt Just R*ped Me. Just Destroyed Me”
Mar 13, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Joe Rogan Remembers His First Jiu-Jitsu Class: “This Purple Belt Just R*ped Me. Just Destroyed Me”
Everyone starts somewhere. You can’t be a black belt level Jiu-Jitsu athlete immediately from the get-go, but you’ve got to put a lot of effort into training. You have to possess the...This is Why Clinch Takedowns Work Best Against Stronger Opponents
Mar 13, 2024BJJEEComments Off on This is Why Clinch Takedowns Work Best Against Stronger Opponents
Upper body throws and takedowns look cool for the audience (and it’s DEFINITELY not fun for the guy landing on the mat) but that’s not why. There is real strategy going into this game plan!...Why The Traditional Hip Escape is Bad for Your Guard Retention
Mar 13, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Why The Traditional Hip Escape is Bad for Your Guard Retention
What is guard retention? Guard retention is the act of getting your opponent back in front of you and in between your legs, as he tries to pass your guard. You need to have a grip and at least 3...How To Develop an Insanely Strong Squeeze in Your Chokes By Yourself
Mar 13, 2024BJJEEComments Off on How To Develop an Insanely Strong Squeeze in Your Chokes By Yourself
Have you ever rolled with a very experienced BJJ black belt? What do you first notice? Their grip and squeeze is often at another level…. Eddie Bravo has some great trick to help strengthen your...After Defeating Black Belt Brazilian No Gi Champ in ADCC Trials, 15 yr old Blue Belt Aims for ADCC Invitation
Mar 13, 2024BJJEEComments Off on After Defeating Black Belt Brazilian No Gi Champ in ADCC Trials, 15 yr old Blue Belt Aims for ADCC Invitation
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, recently hosted a significant event in the grappling world. On March 2nd and 3rd, it was the venue for the first South American qualifier of ADCC 2024, the world’s...Simple Concept to Make BJJ Black Belt Opponents Seem like Purple Belts
Mar 13, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Simple Concept to Make BJJ Black Belt Opponents Seem like Purple Belts
Written by Gile Huni., a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia If you have some experience on the mats, then you’re probably well aware that there are no real...Top 7 BJJ Attacks From The Side Control Position
Mar 13, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Top 7 BJJ Attacks From The Side Control Position
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...The Role Of Carbohydrates In A Fighter’s Diet
Mar 12, 2024BJJEEComments Off on The Role Of Carbohydrates In A Fighter’s Diet
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...Old School BJJ Black Belt’s Powerful Message: “I’ve Tapped 10,000 Times on My Road to Black Belt”
Mar 12, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Old School BJJ Black Belt’s Powerful Message: “I’ve Tapped 10,000 Times on My Road to Black Belt”
Everyone who starts training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has one dream in common… To become a BJJ black belt. But even though all would like to earn it, can everyone actually do it? More importantly,...If You Are Discouraged In BJJ, You Need to Know The “Rule of 10 and 20”
Mar 12, 2024BJJEEComments Off on If You Are Discouraged In BJJ, You Need to Know The “Rule of 10 and 20”
BJJ black belt and UFC vet Matt Arroyo, introduces a unique perspective to understanding and managing expectations in Jiu-Jitsu training. This can help BJJ practitioners, especially those who might...Does Jiu-Jitsu Inflate Your Ego? Maintaining Healthy Humility in BJJ
Mar 12, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Does Jiu-Jitsu Inflate Your Ego? Maintaining Healthy Humility in BJJ
Written by Gile Huni., a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia Maintaining humility in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which emphasizes technique and strategy over brute...Adapting the Octagon: UFC’s Strategic Evolution for Saudi Success
Mar 12, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Adapting the Octagon: UFC’s Strategic Evolution for Saudi Success
Since its start in 1993, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, or UFC, has climbed to the top of the mixed martial arts world. Dana White, the CEO who never seems to rest, has pushed the UFC far beyond...Does Greasing in Jiu Jitsu Work? Greased Up Blue Belt vs. Black Belt in No Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 11, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Does Greasing in Jiu Jitsu Work? Greased Up Blue Belt vs. Black Belt in No Gi Jiu-Jitsu
The eternal question in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Does greasing really make a difference in grappling? This intriguing question was put to the test in a unique experiment where a greased-up Blue Belt,...The “Hip Kimura” A Revolutionary Variation of the Classic Kimura Lock
Mar 11, 2024BJJEEComments Off on The “Hip Kimura” A Revolutionary Variation of the Classic Kimura Lock
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the quest for innovative techniques is unending. Recently, Legion AJJ coach Mike Gardner shared a unique approach to one of BJJ’s most classic submissions:...THE CONTENDERS: The First Ever Grappling Vs Wrestling PPV Event In 1997 That Inspired ADCC
Mar 11, 2024BJJEEComments Off on THE CONTENDERS: The First Ever Grappling Vs Wrestling PPV Event In 1997 That Inspired ADCC
Before the prestigious Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) Submission Wrestling World Championship became synonymous with elite-level grappling, there was an event in 1997 that set the stage for the future...You’re drilling wrong: John Danaher’s surprising approach to drilling in jiu jitsu
Mar 11, 2024BJJEEComments Off on You’re drilling wrong: John Danaher’s surprising approach to drilling in jiu jitsu
This topic is a sensitive one. There are people who do not believe in drilling techniques (Kit Dale for instance) and there are people who drill endlessly in order to sharpen their technique ,...The 5 Most Common Tactical Mistakes in IBJJF Competitions
Mar 11, 2024BJJEEComments Off on The 5 Most Common Tactical Mistakes in IBJJF Competitions
Tarik Hopstock shares valuable insights for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors, especially those participating in International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) tournaments. With years of...Check out who will compete in ADCC 2024, in Las Vegas
Mar 11, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Check out who will compete in ADCC 2024, in Las Vegas
Discover the lineup for ADCC 2024 in Las Vegas, set to take place in August. With ambitions to surpass previous records, this event will feature five men’s divisions, each with 16 fighters, and...How To Be a Really Good Mediocre Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner
Mar 11, 2024BJJEEComments Off on How To Be a Really Good Mediocre Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner
Written by Gile Huni., a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia I’d like to offer some advice on becoming a proficient Jiu-Jitsu practitioner in a relaxed and...John Danaher: How to Know if Your Opponent is Scared
Mar 11, 2024BJJEEComments Off on John Danaher: How to Know if Your Opponent is Scared
Identifying fear in your Jiu-Jitsu opponent can be subtle, and according to John Danaher, it’s more about reading body language than facial expressions. Here are some insights on how to tell if...Renzo Gracie Has a Surprise Anaconda-Ezekiel Submission on A Turtled Opponent
Mar 11, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Renzo Gracie Has a Surprise Anaconda-Ezekiel Submission on A Turtled Opponent
BJJ’s most loved figure Renzo Gracie was recently Uflacker BJJ Academy where he held a fantastic seminar. Renzo showed the students a fantastic array of techniques and told countless funny stories...The “Cauliflower ear” Kesa Gatame escape
Mar 11, 2024BJJEEComments Off on The “Cauliflower ear” Kesa Gatame escape
If you’ve been training for some time, you’ll probably agree that making your training partners tap with as little force as possible feels amazing. That it just feels great to do a couple...