Flashback: MMA Legend Minotauro Nogueira Training Sambo in Russia
Apr 16, 2024BJJEE
Retired MMA legend Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, better known as Minotauro was a few years ago in Russia, where he was conducting a PR campaign for the UFC for which he is an ambassador. In Moscow, the...
New Wave vs B-Team: Which Gym Reigns Supreme for Jiu-Jitsu Training?
Apr 15, 2024BJJEE
Jiu-Jitsu enthusiasts often find themselves debating the merits of different gyms, especially when considering where to train among the top contenders. In Austin, Texas, two gyms stand out due to...
The Evolution of BJJ Training Spaces: From Dojo to Outdoors
Apr 15, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has seen a remarkable evolution in the types of spaces used for training over the past few decades. From traditional dojos with mats to makeshift spaces in garages, and now...
Not Improving In BJJ? Training Harder Isn’t The Answer
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Reaching a plateau in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be frustrating. You might be putting in countless hours on the mat, rolling and drilling, but see no significant improvements. This common scenario leads...
Should You Wear a Cup for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training?
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a combat sport. And, even though it’s often called “the Gentle Art”, injuries do happen… And not just injuries, but nasty hits as well – for...
5 Key Lessons Roy Dean Picked Up from Training with John Danaher
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE
4 th degree BJJ black belt instructor Roy Dean recently embarked on an intense training journey with renowned martial arts instructor John Danaher in Austin, Texas. This experience offered Dean...
An Empowering Combat Blend: Why MMA Training Needs BJJ?
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE
Almost a century after it was developed as a self-defense method, Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is still thought to be among the best self-defense techniques available. However, BJJ has developed into...
This Type of Training Will Make You Freakishly Strong for BJJ
Apr 03, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes constantly seek ways to improve strength and performance. In a comprehensive guide, Grappler and strength coach Kieren Lefevre offers valuable insights into the benefits...
Marcelo Garcia Explains Why BJJ Gi Training Helps No Gi & Vice Versa
Apr 03, 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...
Can Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Get You Ripped? Understanding the Realities
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ is lauded for its numerous benefits – it improves health, fosters friendships, and serves as an excellent stress reliever. However, when it comes to physical transformation,...
BJJ Black Belt’s Unique Experiment: Training While ‘Pregnant
Mar 27, 2024BJJEE
In a unique and somewhat humorous experiment, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt from Ivy League BJJ channel took on the challenge of training while simulating pregnancy. The idea was to gain a deeper...
What’s the Best Type of Strength Training as an Older Grappler?
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE
As an older grappler, the best type of lifting focuses on promoting overall strength, joint health, and functional mobility, while minimizing the risk of injury. Here are some key lifting strategies...
MLB Icon Evan Longoria Starts Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Evan Longoria, a prominent figure in American baseball, has started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! The news were shared by Tim Welch, coach of UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. During an...
Jocko Willink: “Your BJJ Instructor Isn’t A God – They’ve Just Been Training Longer Than You”
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has seen a dramatic increase in popularity, drawing enthusiasts from various backgrounds. Along with this rise, there’s been a mystique built around BJJ instructors, often...
The #1 Weight Training Mistake BJJ Athletes Make
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a demanding martial art that tests both your physical and mental strength. To complement their training and enhance performance, many BJJ athletes turn to weight training....
The Science Behind the Claim That Training Jiu-Jitsu Can Slow Down Aging
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
Embracing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and its lifestyle could be likened to finding a veritable Fountain of Youth. It helps in maintaining physical health even as our bodies accumulate wear and tear over...
‘You Still Wanna F*** with Me?’ Mike Tyson Showing Power Threatens Jake Paul in Training Video
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE
Mike Tyson, the legendary boxer known as “Iron,” began his rigorous training on Thursday for the upcoming bout on July 20 against a much younger opponent, Jake Paul, who is 31 years his...
Dean Lister On People Simultaneously Training at Different BJJ Academies
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
Team switching in Jiu-Jitsu is a very controversial topic that will always provoke different points of views and arguments among the BJJ community. Throughout Jiu-Jitsu history, there have always...
How Can You Get Really Good at Jiu-Jitsu When Only Training with White Belts?
Mar 17, 2024grappler z
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. What happens when a purple belt has to roll with a white belt? What can the purple belt, or any other higher belt ranker, possibly get out of...
Tom Hardy: “Training BJJ Has Been Key To A Deeper Sense Of Calm For Me”
Mar 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just about your physical health. Rather (and, perhaps, even more so), it’s about your mental health, too – which benefits a lot from the Gentle...
Conor McGregor Says He Is “Losing Interest For Training” Due To Delayed UFC Return
Mar 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It appears that Conor McGregor is having some trouble staying motivated for training, due to his return date (to the UFC) not being confirmed yet. It’s been almost three years since the...
Mental Tip: A BJJ Competition Is Just Like Going Training At Another Academy
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
„Well, I just hope that I don’t fall asleep from waiting, rather than from being choked out“, says one jiujiteiro to another as he waits – for the fourth consecutive hour – to hear his...
How Did Caio Terra Receive His BJJ Black Belt In Just 3 Years Of Training?
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that Caio Terra – a 12x black belt world champion and one of the best roosterweights in the sport – has been promoted to BJJ black belt… After just 3 years of training?...
BJJ Lifestyle in Eastern Europe: A Deep Dive into the Training Culture for Students
Mar 09, 2024BJJEE
At its core, the BJJ lifestyle is about more than just the hours spent drilling techniques and sparring on the mats. It’s a holistic approach to living that encompasses nutrition, physical...
