Ralph Gracie: The Only Thing Missing From BJJ Today Is Self Defense
Jan 09, 2018BJJEE
Ralph Gracie is the son of Robson Gracie and brother to Charles Gracie, Renzo Gracie and the late Ryan Gracie. In his life he’s seen drastic changes in jiu-jitsu. “If you look at...
Gabi Garcia: “I’m a person who can speak with authority about Bullying. I was the person who most suffered from it in the history of Jiu-Jitsu.”
Jan 04, 2018BJJEE
Gabi Garcia has been booked to duel middle aged former pro wrestlers back to back. Yet somehow she feels like she’s a competent commentator on bullying – which is why she...
Mackenzie Dern Making Her UFC Debut In First Half of 2018
Jan 01, 2018BJJEE
It has been confirmed that Mackenzie Dern will be entering the octagon in early 2018. The bjj world champ started out at LFA quickly working through her opponents which lead to signing...
The Dangers of Hero Worship in Martial Arts: An Open Letter from Ryan Hall
Dec 29, 2017BJJEE
Photo: Joshua Halvatzis, Goliveco You have for sure heard by now about the Lloyd Irvin drama and the controversy surrounding him and some of his team members. Back in December 2012 two of his male...
Demetrious Johnson Proposes UFC fight With No Grappling to Floyd Mayweather
Dec 23, 2017BJJEE
It’s hard to believe Demetriuous Johnson is just a bjj blue belt given the strides he’s made in grappling. He not only armbarred Wilson Reis – a prominent bjj black...
Breaking: Rickson Gracie Statement on His Support of Convicted Child Molester
Dec 22, 2017BJJEE
A few days ago, BJJEE.com was the first media to run the story about David W. Arnebeck, an owner of 3 martial arts schools who was sentenced for molesting a 15 year old back in 2013. After his...
Vagner Rocha Slams IBJJF: ‘Don’t Water Down Jiu-Jitsu’
Dec 21, 2017BJJEE
Vagner Rocha, a BJJ black belt under Pablo Popovitch and a UFC vet, recently competed in the IBJJF world No Gi championship. Rocha already has a tremendous competition pedigree, being EBI champion...
Gracie Black Belt Calls Rickson a Fraud For Supporting Convicted Child Molester
Dec 17, 2017BJJEE
A few days ago, BJJEE.com was the first media to run the story about David W. Arnebeck, an owner of 3 martial arts schools who was sentenced for molesting a 15 year old back in 2013. After his...
Instructor Guilty of Sexual Misconduct with Minor Trains with Rickson Gracie
Dec 14, 2017BJJEE
in 2013, David W. Arnebeck, an owner of 3 martial arts schools was sentenced for fondling a 15 year old. After his sentencing, Arnebeck continued instructing martial arts to minors. In 1996,...
Tanquinho Makes Twice As Much Money in Pro BJJ Event Than He Does in UFC
Dec 13, 2017BJJEE
Berkut Jiu Jitsu had it’s 9th event last weekend. The entire thing was streamed for free on youtube to the delight of every grappler online. There Felipe Pena and UFC’s bjj champ Augusto...
Gordon Ryan Dominates Again At Inaugural Kasai
Dec 10, 2017BJJEE
Kasai promotion was unveiled last night without much fanfare. Perhaps the biggest even of the evening was Gordon Ryan’s match against ADCC gold medalist Yuri Simoes. What many...
Triple Arm Attack Trap From Side Control – Renzo Gracie
Dec 08, 2017BJJEE
Learn the triple attack that Renzo Gracie used to finish Maurice Smith in a 1999 Rings event. After reaching side control, Gracie traps the head and one of the arms with the triangle mechanic. Then...
New World Record: 1,200 BJJ Belt Promotions in One Ceremony
Dec 05, 2017BJJEE
BJJ instructor Roberto Godoi, who runs one of the biggest BJJ associations in Brazil has made a new record: he promoted 1,200 of his students to their next belt in a massive ceremony! The event...
Jiu-Jitsu Over Politics: Iranian, Israeli & Saudi Arabian Teammates at Atos San Diego
Nov 28, 2017BJJEE
With the current harsh political situation around the world where many countries are enemies, Jiu-Jitsu proves to be a positive ray of hope for unity. When people have been brought up to hate...
Superman On His Way To Work After Training Jiu-Jitsu w/ Roger Gracie
Nov 28, 2017BJJEE
Henry Cavill was first spotted doing bjj in May 2016. A Brit residing in London, opted to take his classes at Roger Gracie academy in London at the time. Turns out that a little over a year later,...
(Video) Gordon Ryan Submits Ralek Gracie at Metamoris
Nov 27, 2017BJJEE
As expected the 2017 ADCC champion Gordon Ryan had no difficulty in finishing the controversial Ralek Gracie at Metamoris challenge. As a reminder Gordon Ryan – ADCC gold medalist in the 88kg...
Nova Uniao leader Andre Pederneiras Explains End of 20-year partnership with Kimura
Nov 26, 2017BJJEE
A long partnership between Brazilian MMA teams Nova Uniao and Kimura has come to an end after 20 years. Kimura is a popular MMA and bjj team in Natal with talents like Renan Barao and...
Kosei Inoue: Judo Legend Who Would Eagerly Roll Up His Sleeves And Clean The Mat
Nov 23, 2017BJJEE
In grappling the matter of making sure you’re training in a cleanly, hygienic atmosphere should be a priority. Due to constant skin-to-skin contact, infections of the skin are a...
Garry Tonon Talks MMA Debut, The Future Of BJJ and How He Got The Idea to Build His Brand
Nov 21, 2017BJJEE
Tonon also revealed he’ll most likely make his MMA debut in 2018: “I don’t have a date, but they were asking me when I’d be ready and I think I gave them March,...
What Made Carlson the Most Unique Member of the Gracie Family
Nov 15, 2017BJJEE
Carlson Gracie has long been one of the most beloved, important and unique personalities in the history of jiu-jitsu. The legend has honed his trade on the ability to disentangle the most inventive...
Mackenzie Dern Signs With Invicta – First Match Scheduled For Dec 8th
Nov 14, 2017BJJEE
Mackenzie Dern has been steadily putting on good performances in the cage. She isn’t quite in UFC yet, but her next fight will be airing on UFC Fight Pass. On Monday’s...
Gordon Ryan To Face Ralek Gracie at Metamoris
Nov 07, 2017BJJEE
In the bjj community there’s quite a few changes and turmoils but we can always count on Gordon Ryan to accept a challenge. The ADCC victor got called out after AJ Agazarm was rendered...
Danaher Reveals He Was Behind GSP’s Triumphant Debut in Middleweight
Nov 05, 2017BJJEE
The morning after UFC 217 had some interesting revelation. On the eventful card many champions were defeated and a new order will soon ensue. In light of all this decorated bjj coach...
Ricardo Liborio Leaves American Top Team
Oct 31, 2017BJJEE
Ricardo Liborio is considered, by many to be the best Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt formed by Master Carlson Gracie and an all around legend of the sport. Ricardo Liborio was also the very first...
