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...
How To Make Gi Jiu-Jitsu As Popular As No-Gi? Felipe Pena Shares His Thoughts
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Some people prefer the gi, while others prefer training in no-gi. That’s a given and there’s nothing right nor wrong with any of the two choices. However, it’s evident that no-gi is...
2x ADCC Champ JT Torres: “Those Who Train Both Gi & No-Gi Have An Advantage”
Jan 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
To gi or not to gi… That is the question. Though the answer could be pretty obvious – as it might be best to train both. For, even if you’re competing exclusively in either,...
Why Is It So Intimidating For Some People To Transition From No-Gi To Gi In BJJ?
Dec 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In Jiu-Jitsu, you rarely see Gi practitioners who refuse to train No Gi, but the large majority of “NoGi only” practitioners literally hate the Gi and never train in it. Why is that?...
Ffion Davies Is The First European To Win Double Gold At IBJJF No-Gi World Championship
Dec 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In a so-far-unprecedented-feat, Ffion Davies has once again immortalized her name in the history of submission grappling – by winning double gold at the 2023 IBJJF No-Gi World Championship!...
Maggie Lira Retires From Professional Grappling At IBJJF No-Gi Worlds 2023
Dec 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Maggie Lira has chosen the 2023 IBJJF No-Gi World Championship as the stage to announce her retirement from the world of professional grappling. Despite her relatively young age and recent...
BJJ Prodigy Helena Crevar Wins 2x Gold At IBJJF No-Gi World Championships 2023
Dec 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Helena Crevar, a teen Jiu-Jitsu prodigy, has just won two gold medals at IBJJF No-Gi World Championships 2023, blue belt juvenile division! And not only that… But she also had a 100% submission...
UFC Veteran Miranda Maverick Secures Silver At IBJJF No-Gi World Championship 2023
Dec 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Miranda Maverick, a seasoned UFC flyweight, recently won a silver medal in the IBJJF No Gi World Championship 2023… Competing in the adult brown belt lightweight division! Maverick triumphed in...
Gordon Ryan Explains Everything You Need To Know About No-Gi Half Guard
Nov 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Half Guard is one of those positions that can be played by a wide array of people in Jiu-Jitsu – both young and old, explosive and slow. Which is why you should definitely aim to work on it...
Lachlan Giles Shows How To Pass Half Guard (No-Gi)
Nov 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Passing the opponent’s Half Guard can be extraordinarily difficult… Especially against someone who knows what they’re doing. Whose goal is to play the Half Guard game as much as...
The Crab Ride For BJJ Gi And No-Gi
Nov 21, 2023BJJEE
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...
Is This The Easiest No-Gi Guard Passing System In The World?
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Passing an experienced opponent’s guard can be quite difficult. Especially in no-gi, when there are less grips available… And even more so if you don’t have a strategy in mind, but...
This Is How To Perfect Your Guard Passing In No-Gi (John Danaher Explains)
Oct 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you truly want to improve your no-gi guard passing game, then it’s a good idea to learn from the people who have, in a way, revolutionized the game… For example, John Danaher. Because,...
Josh Barnett Has The Most Painful No-Gi Side Control Setup (You’ve Got To Learn It)
Oct 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Side Control is a dominant position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Though, all things considered, it isn’t nearly as dominant as having someone’s back. Or as having them in a Mount…...
5 Ways To Counter Takedowns In No-Gi BJJ
Oct 22, 2023BJJEE
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...
How To Over Under Pass In No-Gi? Bernardo Faria Demonstrates
Oct 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Over Under Pass is one of the best guard passing techniques in Jiu-Jitsu. Though, fact is that it’s used mostly in the gi… So how are you supposed to use it in no-gi Jiu-Jitsu? Well,...
Everything You Need To Know About Open Guard (No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu)
Oct 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Open Guard is, simultaneously, a great and a not-so-great position to be in… Because it depends on how skilled you are in playing it. For, if your guard retention skills suck, you’ll...
