Verbal Jiu-Jitsu: The Best Self-Defense Technique You’ll Ever Learn
Apr 24, 2024BJJEE
“Jiu-jitsu puts you completely in the moment, where you must have a complete focus on finding a solution to the problem. This trains the mind to build that focus, to increase your awareness,...
Jiu-Jitsu Heart Stopper (DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME)
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
“I don’t want to be friends with everybody” Dustin Denes In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mastering high-pressure moves requires not only physical skill but also an...
Gordon Ryan: “There’ll Be Less And Less Brazilian ADCC Champs In The Future”
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan is known for his outspoken behavior. It’s safe to say that a lot of times, he shares his opinions just for fun – in order to get a reaction from the audience (or from an...
“I’m A BJJ Hobbyist In A Class Full Of Competitors… What Should I Do?”
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a hobbyist in a class full of competitors can indeed present a unique set of challenges, but it also offers a range of benefits. Here are some steps you can take to...
How To Deal With Getting Older In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is universally renowned as a martial art that welcomes all ages, genders, and skill levels. It’s a sport that promises lifelong learning and physical engagement,...
Call To BJJ Athletes: Roll With Wrestlers & MMA Fighters More Often
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners often cultivate a distinctive style and pace within their rolls, characterized by methodical and controlled exchanges, especially outside of competition settings....
“Let’s Just Roll Light”: How To Stop Jiu-Jitsu Becoming ‘P*ssified’
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
‘Jiu-Jitsu Transforms Cowards into Men, Chickens into Stallions’ Carlos Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing at an amazing rate worldwide. More people are training in all corners of the...
Henry Akins Explains How To Make Your Side Control As Heavy As Possible
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Passing someone’s guard is hard enough, so once you finally get to Side Control – you want to be able to hold it without using too much energy. For, if the opponent escapes this position...
Caio Terra: “Jiu-Jitsu Is Not The Healthiest Thing To Do When You Do It Too Much”
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to succeed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – whatever “success” means to you – you’ll need to be willing to push through a lot of hard work and quite a bit of...
What is The most Powerful Grip in Judo & BJJ?
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
Neil Adams, a judo world champion and 2x Olympic silver medalist, discussed the power of grip in judo during a conversation on Lex Fridman’s podcast. Adams illustrated his point by sharing...
Judo & BJJ Black Belt Lex Fridman Does Judo with Travis Stevens
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
In a detailed video featuring a judo session, Lex Fridman, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo black belt and AI researcher, joins forces with Travis Stevens, a 2016 Olympic silver medalist in judo. The...
Judo Legend Neil Adams on How He Was Able To Beat his Alcohol Addiction
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
In a revealing conversation on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Neil Adams, a judo world champion and Olympic silver medalist, shares his personal battle with alcohol addiction and the pivotal moments that...
What’s it Like to Train Judo in Japan? Judo Legend Neil Adams Shares his Harsh Experience
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
In a detailed discussion on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Neil Adams, a judo world champion and celebrated coach, shared his experiences and the stark realities of training judo in Japan. Adams, known for...
Judo Legend Neil Adams on Judo vs. Jiu-Jitsu and the Excellence of Roger Gracie
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
In a recent episode of the Lex Fridman Podcast, Neil Adams, a judo world champion and revered figure in the martial arts community, delves into the nuanced differences between judo and Brazilian...
Judo Legend Neil Adams Gives On Who is the Greatest Judo Competitor of All Time
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
In an engaging discussion on Lex Fridman’s podcast, Neil Adams, a judo world champion and an authoritative voice in the sport, articulates why he believes Teddy Riner stands as the greatest...
Weekend Recap: AJP Brings Five Tournaments To Four Different Countries Around The World
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In another stellar weekend for competitive Jiu-Jitsu, AJP has brought tournaments to countries all over the globe, providing athletes with many options as they choose the battlefield upon which they...
Conor McGregor To Appear In Court Over Alleged Mother & Daughter Assault
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Conor McGregor will return to court next week yet again, this time to defend himself against a lawsuit brought by a woman and her mother – over an alleged assault and personal injury. The first...
Gordon Ryan Talks Current Health State: “Embarrassingly Weak”
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent video titled “Recovering Gordon Ryan: Belly Ache Chronicles”, Gordon Ryan opened up about his ongoing health struggles with a severe stomach condition. It promises to be a...
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Starts Training MMA For His Upcoming Movie Role
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has started training mixed martial arts (MMA)… Because he’ll be portraying Mark Kerr in his next movie – a legendary figure in the world of...
Rickson Gracie’s Head & Arm Cross Side Escape Will Blow Your Mind
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
Side control is one of those positions that is just plain horrible. Our opponent can mount attacks, we can’t, they can stall and rest, we’re carrying all of their weight, and they torque their...
Escaping a Fully Locked Rear Naked Choke on the Ground is Possible
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
Have you ever been stuck in the position which many may call “The Worst Position Ever” where your opponent has taken your back, put his hooks in, and has your face-down on the mat? Being back...
Flashback: When a 15 yr Old Mica Galvao Submitted a BJJ Black Belt IBJJF Manaus Champion
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
Mica Galvao is one of the fastest-rising stars of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He’s already defeated a number of elite champions, such as Leandro Lo and Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa, despite being just 20...
The Easiest Throw in BJJ That Works Well Against Bigger Opponents
Apr 22, 2024BJJEE
In BJJ, you don’t need more than 5 takedowns to have an effective stand up game that can win you matches or keep you safe in a self defense situation. That may not seem like much but if you are...
Passing the Closed Guard with Kimura Seems Impossible but It’s Actually High Percentage
Apr 22, 2024BJJEE
Closed guard is a dangerous place to be in for the one on top. Your opponent has so many options and you, realistically have very few. You either have to open it or force a submission. You need to...
