John Danaher’s Competition Advice: “You Step On The Mat Alone”
Sep 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So that tournament is rapidly approaching and your training partners have all sorts of advice they want to share with you… But you have your own game, your own idea of how you’d like to...
NAGA Releases Competition Policy For Transgender Female BJJ Athletes
Sep 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The BJJ community worldwide has been widely discussing recent NAGA’s decision to allow a transgender person to compete in a female division at one of their events. So, NAGA decided to release...
14yr Old Girl Submits 25yr Old Man In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition
Aug 31, 2023BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is hand down the best martial art for women! The happened a few years ago, but it was uploaded yesterday. A 14-year-old girl submits a 25-year-old man In this match from an AFC...
Gordon Ryan Returns To Competition Against Patrick Gaudio
Aug 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s official: Gordon Ryan returns to competition on October 1st! That’s when he will defend his Who’s Number One (WNO) heavyweight title against Patrick Gaudio, at WNO 20. The...
Demetrious Johnson Talks Upcoming IBJJF Competition: “It’s Something I Want To Do”
Aug 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Demetrious Johnson, one of the most elite mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes in the world, is going to compete at the IBJJF Masters World Championship 2023 next week… And he is excited about it!...
Buchecha Reveals Key To Competition Success: “I Have To Risk Everything In The Gym”
Aug 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
How important is it for you to tap your training partners out? Is it more important than attempting new techniques and approaches to the game? Well, if it is more important… Then you’re...
Josh Hinger: “Don’t Go To Competitions With Doubts Or Regrets”
Aug 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to compete, right? And you’re feeling excited about it? That’s awesome! But there’s one thing you should take seriously beforehand: preparation. You need to train...
Cobrinha Plans To Return To BJJ Competitions in 2024
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE
Rubens ‘Cobrinha’ Charles, a legendary figure in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, has just announced his intention to return to professional BJJ competitions in 2024, which has been met...
Gordon Returns to Training BJJ & Announces Possible Date of Return to Competition
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE
3x ADCC world champion and arguably world’s number 1 No Gi Grappler Gordon Ryan has endured a period of over 3 months during which he was unable to train BJJ or compete due to his stomach...
6x BJJ World Champion Rafael Mendes Hints at Incoming Return To Competition
Jun 27, 2023BJJEE
Renowned 6x Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Rafael Mendes has hinted at a return to competition in 2024. Although no specific details have been announced, the 34 year old Mendes has expressed...
Why Did Some of These Jiu-Jitsu Legends Disappear from Competition?
Jun 09, 2023BJJEE
There are several reasons why some of jiu jitsu’s biggest stars may disappear from the competitive scene for periods of time. For these three legends in particular, a combination of factors...
The Legendary Ricardo Arona to Return to Grappling Competitions? BJJ Stars Teases Comeback Campaign
May 23, 2023BJJEE
Ricardo Arona is one of those athletes whom the younger BJJ enthusiasts have trouble recalling – and no wonder, because he was a superbly dominant competitor back in the late ’90s and...
Mark Zuckerberg Was Put To Sleep With A Choke At A Recent BJJ Competition
May 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Mark Zuckerberg, Meta founder and CEO, recently competed at his first BJJ tournament. He put on quite a performance – winning the gold in the no-gi and silver in the gi master divisions! On his...
Watch Mark Zuckerberg in Action in his 1st Ever Jiu-Jitsu Competition
May 09, 2023BJJEE
The Jiu-Jitsu community was caught off guard by a pleasant surprise. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg competed in his first ever BJJ competition last Saturday, May 6th. Founder of Facebook and one of...
2023 CBJJ Brasileiros: Biggest Ever BJJ Competition in the World with 8,000 Competitors
May 02, 2023BJJEE
When it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, the most prestigious tournament in the world is the IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championships. After the IBJJF worlds a close candidate for second most...
What To Know When You’re a BJJ Hobbyist Thinking of Going to a Competition Class
Apr 27, 2023BJJEE
If you’re like most people, you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu because it’s a fantastic way to de-stress, to learn a useful skill, to stay in shape, and to hang out with cool people. However, some of...
Mica Galvao Confirms MCL Injury, Out Of Competition For 2-3 Months
Apr 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It was obvious to anyone who watched Mica Galvao‘s latest match against Kaynan Duarte, in the quarter-final of the BJJ Stars 10 event, that he suffered a knee injury. Now, Mica has confirmed...
When Josh Barnett Signed Up to a BJJ Gi Competition & Faced 2 World Champions
Apr 21, 2023BJJEE
Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett is a catch wrestler (type of submission wrestling) and has a controversial relationship with BJJ. Barnett competed at the World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi...
How To Stay In Shape For Jiu Jitsu Competitions With Online Fitness Coaching
Apr 16, 2023BJJEE
Jiu Jitsu is an exciting and challenging martial art that demands both physical and mental prowess. With competitions being highly anticipated events, it’s crucial to stay in top shape in order...
Fabio Gurgel: “Coaches Make The Mistake Of Focusing Too Much On The Competition Group”
Apr 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’re a lot of things that you need to get right if you’re to become a successful BJJ coach (and gym owner). And not a lot of them are apparent at first sight. For example, Fabio...
Actor Tom Hardly Displays His Fast Improving Skills in His Latest Jiu-Jitsu Competition
Mar 28, 2023BJJEE
World-famous actor Tom Hardy seems to be a phenomenal BJJ blue belt competitor… For he won yet another gold medal yesterday! Hardy regularly competes at BJJ tournaments across the United...
Josh Hinger: “Kids & Teens Shouldn’t Cut Weight For BJJ Competitions”
Mar 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Professional BJJ competitors often have to cut weight in order to make their fights happen… But what’s the case with kids and teenagers who do the same? Should they be cutting weight? Or...
How To Cut Weight Before A Competition? Here’s Why Sodium Is Important
Mar 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Weight cutting is a major challenge for every competitor. In addition to being grueling it can also lower your testosterone and affect more or less every aspect of your life. Limit your liquid input...
Romulo Barral: “When I Have A Competition, My Personality Changes”
Mar 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
For anyone who trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, they understand how important it is to be on the mats. They understand that training is a vital component of a great day. And it’s no different for...
