Judo Olympian & 4th degree BJJ Black Belt Rhadi Ferguson: “BJJ is Basically Just Judo”
Apr 14, 2024BJJEE
Dr. Rhadi Ferguson, an Olympic competitor in Judo, a fighter in ADCC world championships, IBJJF world championships, and professional MMA, brings a unique perspective to the martial arts community....
Flashback: A White Belt BJ Penn Defeating 2 Judo Black Belts in a Judo Tournament
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE
This happened in 1997. BJ back then just started BJJ and he was still a white belt. As a white belt he absolutely dominated these black belt judoka in Judo rules. His nickname prodigy was very...
High Level Champions from Judo, Wrestling, Sambo & MMA to Compete in Ocean BJJ Pro, an illustrious Italian PRO jiu-jitsu No Gi tournament
Apr 11, 2024BJJEE
The Ocean BJJ Pro Championship, an illustrious Italian PRO jiu-jitsu No Gi tournament, is garnering significant attention with the registration of champions from various combat sports for its trial...
The Time The Gracie Brothers Visited a Judo Dojo in California
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE
On January 13, 1987, a significant encounter took place when Rorion, Rickson, Royler, and Helio Gracie paid a visit to Hayward Nishioka’s judo club in Los Angeles, armed with a video recorder...
Why Don’t Wrestlers Practice Breakfalls Like They Do in Judo?
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE
Breakfalls are fundamental skills that contribute to the safety, confidence, adaptability, and effectiveness of martial artists and grapplers across various disciplines. They form an essential...
Kosen Judo: Similarities & Differences with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE
What is/was Kosen Judo? Kosen judo was a refinement of Kodokan Judo that was developed and flourished at the Kōtō senmon gakkō technical colleges in Japan in the first half of the...
What Are the Differences Between Japanese JuJutsu & Judo?
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE
Both Judo and Aikido have their origins in the Japanese fighting system known as jujutsu which was used by the Samurai. When looking at the differences between judo and jujutsu, we need to understand...
Interesting: Real Sparring Session Between Aikido & Judo Practitioners
Apr 02, 2024BJJEE
Aikido once used to be a famous Martial Art, respected by all martial artists. Yet these days it is losing it’s popularity fast, while being compared to other modern martial arts. Yet what made it...
What Are the Long Term Side Effects of Gripping in Jiu-Jitsu & Judo?
Mar 28, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Dr Kickass, Mike Piekarski, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Former MMA Fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. Follow him on instagram. Jiu Jitsu Fingers: Consequences of Gripping...
The Judoka Who Shined in Wrestling: Unveiling Jason Morris’s Mastery
Mar 25, 2024BJJEE
The legendary US judoka Jason Morris’s exceptional skills in blending judo and wrestling are second to none. Morris, a five-time Olympian and 1992 silver medalist, made a profound impact in the...
Judo VS BJJ VS Wrestling: Which is Best to Start With? Justin Flores Answers
Mar 23, 2024BJJEE
In an insightful discussion with Justin Flores, a high-level judo black belt coach and former coach of Ronda Rousey, the question of which grappling art is best to start with and which to retire with...
Travis Stevens: ‘Top Judoka Would Be More Successful in BJJ Than Top BJJ Player in Judo’
Mar 22, 2024BJJEE
The USA’s Travis Stevens, probably the hardest working judoka around, has taken home a silver medal in the 2016 Olympic games. Travis Stevens when asked why he focuses on the Ground Game (Newaza),...
Was Bruce Lee Really a Judo Black Belt?
Mar 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Bruce Lee’s name is unanimous with excellence in martial arts. His philosophy of utilizing everything that is useful and rejecting everything that isn’t – it’s a wonderful,...
Best Judo Throws for When You Feel Threatened in Public Transportation
Mar 16, 2024BJJEE
Judo master Shintaro Higashi provides practical advice for using Judo techniques in tight, crowded spaces like a subway. Here is his comprehensive guide for anyone looking to use Judo for...
What’s The Real Difference Between Judo And Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ground Game?
Mar 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You might’ve started out training both BJJ and Judo at the same time… Thinking that if you combine the two arts, you will become an unstoppable grappler! But what you didn’t expect...
BJJ & Judo Black Belt Brian Glick’s Advice On Making Excuses: “You’re In Trouble…”
Mar 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Alright, be honest with us (and yourself) for a second, and ask yourself… How often do you make excuses – on the Jiu-Jitsu mats and life alike? Well, if you really want to improve and...
Best Judo Takedowns for Bouncers From Shintaro Higashi’s Own Experience Working the Door
Mar 14, 2024BJJEE
When working as a part of law enforcement – or at any sort of a security job, such as working as a bouncer – it’s a good idea to learn at least some Judo, Jiu-Jitsu or Wrestling… As it will...
Canto Strangle When Passing the Guard from Brazilian Judo Legend Flavio Canto
Mar 05, 2024BJJEE
The Canto Choke is one of those techniques that consistently finds its way into the highest levels of grappling. Whether it’s Judo or Jiu-Jitsu this classic should be part of every grappler’s...
Judo Legend Teddy Riner: “France is Not a Sporty Country”
Mar 04, 2024BJJEE
Teddy Riner, 10 x Judo world champion and 2 x Olympic gold medalist judo champion, voiced his concerns on the French TV show “Quelle époque,” hosted by Léa Salamé. With the Paris 2024...
Here Are The Top 4 Judo Throws For BJJ
Feb 29, 2024BJJEE
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...
Judoka Drops Cell Phone During Championship Match & Is Eliminated
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE
In a remarkable turn of events during the Judo Grand Slam in Baku, Azerbaijan, the match between Portuguese judoka Anri Egutidze and Sweden’s Robin Pacek ended abruptly in less than 13 seconds,...
Henry Cejudo: “Khabib Wouldn’t Get Up [Against An NCAA Wrestler]”
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It goes without saying that Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s wrestling is elite… However, Henry Cejudo is convinced that the Dagestani national wouldn’t be able to defeat an American...
BJJ Black Belt Wins By TKO vs Judo Black Belt in MMA event In The Gi
Feb 26, 2024BJJEE
At the XTB KSW Epic event held on February 24th, 2024, KSW presented a captivating matchup that harkened back to the early days of MMA. This bout featured a showdown between a Judo black belt and a...
Judo Founder Jigoro Kano’s Challenge Match with a Russian Seaman on a Ship
Feb 23, 2024BJJEE
The story of Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, is filled with fascinating anecdotes, one of which is his legendary encounter with a Russian seaman aboard the Hikawa Maru ship. This episode, found in...
