Author Archive: BJJEE
US Army Member Taps Out Sam Alvey, Grapples Joe Lauzon & Co
Nov 15, 2020BJJEEComments Off on US Army Member Taps Out Sam Alvey, Grapples Joe Lauzon & Co
Joe Lauzon, Sam Alvey and several others got the unique opportunity to visit U.S. soldiers in Iraq. On this occasion plenty of sparring was enjoyed by the UFC fighters and the army members. Diego...New Scientific Evidence Points To Static Stretching Causing Strength Loss
Nov 13, 2020BJJEEComments Off on New Scientific Evidence Points To Static Stretching Causing Strength Loss
Much can be said about the benefits of stretching – there are at least a couple reasons to do it! And sure there’s been scientific evidence that stretching reduces the level of...This Kimura Sequence Will Land You 15 Points In BJJ Competition
Nov 13, 2020BJJEEComments Off on This Kimura Sequence Will Land You 15 Points In BJJ Competition
A sure way to get a hefty advantage in competition is always welcome. Such is the case with this particular kimura trap. Stephen Kesting brings us a setup with Robson ‘Mau Mau’ de Lima...BJJ Black Belt & Bouncer Kevin Gallagher On Using BJJ On The Job To Avoid a Close Call
Nov 09, 2020BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Black Belt & Bouncer Kevin Gallagher On Using BJJ On The Job To Avoid a Close Call
Kevin Gallagher has a long history in the sport. Like all legitimate black belts he took a while to achieve the prestigious rank. Along the way he got quite a few close calls in his side career of...How Does Working at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Compare To a Regular Job?
Nov 09, 2020Barbara HaleComments Off on How Does Working at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Compare To a Regular Job?
Almost anyone addicted to jiu jitsu has at some point considered throwing it all away and leading the BJJ lifestyle. Is it do-able? What is it really like? I’ve spent 2 years working at my gym and...Travis Stevens: “After A Concussion I couldn’t Walk in a Straight Line, Remember What I Ate or Day Of The Week”
Nov 02, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Travis Stevens: “After A Concussion I couldn’t Walk in a Straight Line, Remember What I Ate or Day Of The Week”
While some question how happy a silver medal makes a man, Travis Stevens is over the moon with his. After all to get that far he overcame a staggering amount of injuries including a number of disc...Jiu-Jitsu Keeps Knocking Me Down, But I’ll Never Quit
Nov 01, 2020John BrashearComments Off on Jiu-Jitsu Keeps Knocking Me Down, But I’ll Never Quit
It isn’t uncommon to go through periods of disliking jiu-jitsu if you train for any length of time. There will be times where the pressure of competing, of living up to your belt, or meeting your...Meet The First Ever Transgender Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Nov 01, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Meet The First Ever Transgender Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is very peculiar as a hobby. It sort of immerses the practitioner deeply within a special lifestyle which is basically a subculture on it’s own. But here’s where...How Does BJJ Positional Rolling Make You Improve Exponentially
Oct 29, 2020John BrashearComments Off on How Does BJJ Positional Rolling Make You Improve Exponentially
When studying a subject, it’s always best if you can find information as close to the source as possible. In history, if you can find direct information from someone that experienced the event,...Fabio Gurgel On Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Should Not Be In The Olympics
Oct 29, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Fabio Gurgel On Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Should Not Be In The Olympics
A few years ago there was much excitement about the fact there was moment on the front of getting jiu jitsu in the Olympics. The push for Olympic recognation is supported by many including Renzo...The Question You Should Ask Yourself When You Lose a Jiu-Jitsu Match
Oct 29, 2020John BrashearComments Off on The Question You Should Ask Yourself When You Lose a Jiu-Jitsu Match
What could I have done differently? It’s the obvious question to ask, but answering it honestly requires an objective self-analysis that a lot of people would rather not do. Still, if you want to...Catch Your Training Partners with this Unstoppable Calf Slicer by Sean Roberts
Oct 29, 2020BJJ TricksterComments Off on Catch Your Training Partners with this Unstoppable Calf Slicer by Sean Roberts
Unstoppable Calf Slicer by Sean Roberts | BJJ Kumite ♠️ Sean Roberts(Ralph Gracie Jiujitsu) caught many competitors by surprise with his sneaky Calf Slicer submission. He sets up this attack when...Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Listed as one of 8 things Every Rookie Police Officer Should Know
Oct 29, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Listed as one of 8 things Every Rookie Police Officer Should Know
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has long demonstrated it’s effectiveness when it comes to law enforcement officers and preventing escalation of incidents. View this post on Instagram Judô e...Danaher: “About 80 to 90 percent of your training should be people who are significantly of a lower level skill level than you are”
Oct 29, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Danaher: “About 80 to 90 percent of your training should be people who are significantly of a lower level skill level than you are”
John Danaher has often spoken about the many merits of a world class grappler and what it takes to become one but this particularly interesting quote notes that majority of training should be spent...Jiu-Jitsu Heaven: Most Beautiful BJJ Academies in the World
Oct 28, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Jiu-Jitsu Heaven: Most Beautiful BJJ Academies in the World
Human beings are the most adaptable beings on the Earth. That being said, some of us have the luxury to seek out the best possible human experience in every activity we do. These are some of the most...What Happened with BJJ’s Global Rise
Oct 28, 2020flairnikkie@gmail.comComments Off on What Happened with BJJ’s Global Rise
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a relatively new martial art. It was invented not too long ago and is constantly being innovated. This may be surprising given how it has spread around the globe and seems to...How to Break Through the Blue Belt Plateau
Oct 22, 2020PatrickComments Off on How to Break Through the Blue Belt Plateau
When you first start BJJ, it’s easy to get better. You learn new moves and improve after every class. But just showing up to class does not work forever. From my experience, most people hit a...Werdum On The Time Mike Tyson Almost Broke His Nose
Oct 16, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Werdum On The Time Mike Tyson Almost Broke His Nose
While there’s always plenty of talk in the community when it comes to comparing what boxing skills and grappling can do for you in a real life situation one thing you might not know is that one...How to Recover from Ankle Injuries in BJJ
Oct 14, 2020James JaymeComments Off on How to Recover from Ankle Injuries in BJJ
The ‘gentle art’ isn’t exactly as gentle as advertised. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is filled with minor to major injuries. And if you trained long enough, you may have already popped your...Judo Knows No Age Limits: 83-year-old man Randoris With 92-year-old
Oct 11, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Judo Knows No Age Limits: 83-year-old man Randoris With 92-year-old
Observing an 83 year old man getting his butt handed to him in randori might not seem fair. However if if it’s an 92 year old doing the butt kicking – color us curious! The two men in...Most Common Mistakes In Weight Cutting for Grappling Competitions
Oct 11, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Most Common Mistakes In Weight Cutting for Grappling Competitions
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...Studies Prove That Bad Eating Habits & Weight Gain Cause Your BJJ Related Aches & Pains
Oct 11, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Studies Prove That Bad Eating Habits & Weight Gain Cause Your BJJ Related Aches & Pains
Training jiu-jitsu and enjoying the bjj lifestyle has many benefits but it does all come at a price. Much too often that price is in the form of many inflammations and aches that ravage your body....Transformers: Biggest Weight Cutters in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling
Oct 11, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Transformers: Biggest Weight Cutters in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling
Weight cuts are quite risky torturous methods of gaining advantage in a fight. We’ll list some cliff notes for those unfamiliar with this practice. Many sports feature weight categories. It’s a...The Big Differences Between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Mindset
Oct 11, 2020BJJEEComments Off on The Big Differences Between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Mindset
There are many differences between bjj and mma, some of the main ones being quite literal in terms of punching but there are also other more subtle differences like: MMA uses a smaller number of...