Veteran BJJ Black Belt Questions Gordon Ryan’s No-Gi GOAT Status: “Roger Did Much More”
Jan 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent podcast episode, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legends Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros and Leo Vieira delved into some of the sport’s most debated topics… Including the contentious question...
No-Gi Silver Medalist Sebastian Attard Receives One-Year IBJJF Ban for Giving the Finger on Podium
Dec 27, 2024BJJEE
Sebastian Attard, a decorated No-Gi competitor and three-time IBJJF medalist, found himself at the center of controversy after his latest competition. During the podium ceremony, Attard made an...
Marcelo Garcia Shares How It First Felt To Start Training No-Gi: “I Didn’t Like It”
Dec 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Garcia, often regarded as one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners of all time, recently shared that he initially disliked training no-gi. Garcia revealed that upon joining...
3x Olympic Medalist Helen Maroulis Wins IBJJF No-Gi Worlds In Blue Belt Division
Dec 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Olympic gold medalist Helen Maroulis added another impressive achievement to her already decorated career… By winning gold in the lightweight blue belt division at the IBJJF No-Gi World...
Pat Downey’s Wild Ride at IBJJF No-Gi Worlds: 5-0, Submission Victory, and Chaos in the Finals
Dec 13, 2024BJJEE
The 2024 IBJJF No-Gi Worlds took an unexpected turn in the super heavyweight blue belt division, where former wrestling standout Pat Downey showcased dominance—and stirred controversy. Downey went...
Pat Downey Responds to Criticism of Competing at IBJJF No-Gi Worlds as a Blue Belt Despite High Level Wrestling Pedigree
Dec 10, 2024BJJEE
Pat Downey, a standout in the wrestling world, has embarked on a new journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by competing at the IBJJF No Gi World Championship as a blue belt. Known for his elite wrestling...
Olympic Wrestling Gold Medalist Helen Maroulis, Makes Fun of Guard Pullers, to Compete at No-Gi World Championships as a Blue Belt
Nov 29, 2024BJJEE
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community is buzzing after Olympic gold medalist and wrestling icon Helen Maroulis announced her participation in the IBJJF No-Gi World Championships. Maroulis, an elite...
[WATCH] Black Belt Tries To Body Kick Opponent At IBJJF No-Gi European Championship Finals Match
Oct 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The black belt master 1 featherweight final at the IBJJF No-Gi European Championship 2024 ended in unexpected chaos… When Renzo Walltter Martinez Barazarte threw a body kick at his opponent,...
7 Essential Concepts Of Wrestling For No-Gi BJJ
Oct 19, 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...
Andre Galvao: “No-Gi Grappling Would Be Better For Olympics Than Gi Jiu-Jitsu”
Oct 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Andre Galvao shared his perspective on the potential inclusion of grappling sports in the Olympic Games… Surprisingly, he voiced his support for no-gi grappling over traditional gi BJJ –...
What Will Be Bigger in 10 Years: Gi or No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?
Sep 12, 2024BJJEE
As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continues to expand globally, a central question has emerged: which will dominate in 10 years, Gi or No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu? Both forms of the sport have unique strengths and appeal...
Demian Maia Picks Marcelo Garcia As No-Gi GOAT: “It Was Something Different”
Sep 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Demian Maia (Instagram) & Marcelo Garcia (Instagram) Demian Maia recently shared his thoughts on the top Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time – both in gi & no-gi. The...
ADCC Kuwait Open 2024: The Middle East’s Premier No-Gi Tournament with Over $20,000 in Prizes!
Aug 25, 2024BJJEE
The ADCC Kuwait Open 2024 is set to make history as the biggest No-Gi tournament in the Middle East, offering a staggering prize pool of over $20,000! This prestigious event, scheduled for September...
How to Figure Out the Rank of a No-Gi Grappler?
Aug 21, 2024BJJEE
No-Gi grappling, a popular form of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission wrestling, differs from traditional Gi BJJ in several ways, including how rank is determined. Unlike Gi BJJ, where belts...
Ffion Davies Reveals Why She Favors Gi Over No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ffion Davies recently joined Rampage Jackson on his podcast to discuss her career and future aspirations. And, well, during the chat, the ADCC world champion somewhat surprisingly revealed that she...
ADXC 5: Urijah Faber, Chad Mendes, & Bibiano Fernandes To Compete In No-Gi Matches
Jul 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Three former UFC fighters are set to showcase their grappling skills in Abu Dhabi – at ADXC 5! The Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) has announced that Urijah Faber will headline ADXC 5 in...
Differences Between Gi And No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 03, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is among the most popular martial arts disciplines in the world. This martial arts discipline has grown incredibly popular over the last few years, bringing together celebrities,...
Dana White Says “No-Gi Is Way Better Than Gi Jiu-Jitsu”
Mar 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
UFC CEO and President Dana White recently shared his views on Jiu-Jitsu – revealing a clear preference for no-gi over gi. Despite dabbling in Jiu-Jitsu prior to his UFC tenure, White’s...
John Danaher: ‘Saying Gi Makes you more Technical in No-Gi Makes Zero Sense’
Mar 09, 2024BJJEE
For the last decade a debate has raged over the merits of training with and without the standard uniform or “gi” in jiu jitsu. Two polarized camps have emerged. Traditionalists claim that gi...
Is Gi or No-Gi Easier for Older Beginners in BJJ ?
Feb 28, 2024BJJEE
Let’s look into the challenges and advantages of learning Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu for older beginners. While both styles have their merits, Gi Jiu-Jitsu might be easier for older beginners to...
How To Improve Your Gi And No-Gi BJJ Skills At The Same Time
Feb 22, 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...
[Funny] Keenan Cornelius: “No-Gi Is For People With Less Brainpower”
Feb 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What are your thoughts on rolling and competing in no-gi Jiu-Jitsu? Is it harder or easier than competing in the gi? In a recent social media video, Keenan Cornelius shared his opinion on the...
Roger Gracie Explains Why The United States Has Surpassed Brazil in No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 15, 2024BJJEE
No-gi Jiu-Jitsu has been growing exponentially in the United States and the results are reflected in the achievements of Gordon Ryan . The American, who shone in this year’s edition of the...
John Danaher Reveals 3 Crucial Concepts For No-Gi Takedowns
Feb 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you’d like to become more successful in no-gi takedowns, then you better go ahead and learn the 3 concepts that will make no-gi takedowns work more often than not. Takedowns are a must if...
