Raw Grappling Championship: Rafael Lovato Jr. vs Adam Wardzinski
Nov 11, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is rapidly growing in popularity. On November 14 (Sunday), the first edition of the Raw Grappling Championship will take place in London; featuring exciting superfights and an...
Stuck In S-Mount? Try Out This Simple Defense by Dinu Bucalet
Nov 11, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The S-Mount is one of the worst positions you can end up in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. When you’re stuck there… Often, one of the only things you can think about is just “getting it over...
Emil Fischer Competes in Gi at ADCC Trials: “The Optics Are Hilarious”
Nov 10, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Believe it or not, the ADCC ruleset isn’t strict about having to wear No Gi gear. Rather, its competitors are allowed to wear a Gi. And, in the early days of the ADCC tournaments, some...
$20K IBJJF Heavyweight Grand Prix: Competitors Announced
Nov 10, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
From November 10 to November 13, the IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Con will take place in Las Vegas; with the last day reserved for a pair of grand prix tournaments – each carrying a $20,000 prize. After...
Vin Diesel Speaks At Legacy Jiu-Jitsu: “A Mastery Of Something So Beautiful Like Jiu-Jitsu”
Nov 10, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Vin Diesel, actor famous for the Fast & Furious movie franchise, has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on and off for the past 20 years. He is currently a blue belt. One of his best friends is a...
4 Things John Danaher Can Teach You With His Analytical Approach
Nov 09, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is the most known about and, arguably, the most knowledgeable BJJ Professor today. The successes of his students are the testament to his success as a coach; whereas his mind-blowing...
Do You Even Omoplata, Bro? If Not, You’re Missing Out On A Lot
Nov 09, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Omoplata… Is rarely anyone’s first submission of choice. Especially when it comes to up-and-coming lower belts; to them, it seems much more practical to opt for another submission,...
Andre Galvao Signs Multi-Fight Deal With ONE Championship
Nov 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
After much speculation and waiting, the word is now out – Andre Galvao has signed a multi-fight deal with ONE Championship! It was Chatri Sityodtong, ONE Championship’s Founder and...
BJJ Stars 7: Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa Submits UFC’s Gilbert “Durinho” Burns
Nov 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The “BJJ Stars 7” event took place last Saturday (November 6) in Sao Paulo, with a number of highlight-reel worthy matches. Most primarily, the main event of the evening featured a bout...
ADCC East Coast Trials: Full Results & Highlights
Nov 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The 2021 ADCC East Coast Trials did not disappoint. In an event with around 800 total competitors, a number of elite grapplers went against each other in order to secure their place at the next...
Everyday Porrada – How Romulo Barral’s Philosophy Can Help Your BJJ
Nov 06, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Everyday Porrada! If you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, then you’ve heard this phrase before. Well, it’s more than just a phrase – it’s a philosophy and movement, with Romulo Barral...
Watch: High Level BJJ Black Belt vs. High Level Striker
Nov 06, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
“Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or striking in a fight… Which is better?” The age-old question that is a source of many discussions in martial arts circles, as well as many verbal fights. So,...
Watch: Patchy Mix Submits James Gallagher with Guillotine at Bellator 270
Nov 06, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Patchy Mix and James Gallagher went head-to-head in their Bellator 270 co-main event… And Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fans around the world have had a field day; as it’s been, in the words of the...
Try This Easy 50/50 Entry From Standing Back Control
Nov 05, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The ultimate position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Yup, you know it – taking the opponent’s back. Whether it’s while on the mats or while standing, when you take the opponent’s...
When Everything Else Turns For Worse, You Can Always Return To BJJ
Nov 05, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Life isn’t passive, but it’s in a state of constant change. Sometimes, this change is good and welcome. But sometimes, it transforms everything around you into an almost uncontrollable...
F2W 187: Full Card Lineup & Preview
Nov 05, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Fight To Win (F2W) promotion is going strong with yet another event! F2W 187 will take place today, on November 5, in Minneapolis. And yes, it’s going to feature yet another exciting and...
This Simple Kneebar from Top Half Guard Works Like Magic
Nov 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Most people, when “stuck” in top Half Guard, are looking to make their way to pinning the opponent down to the floor. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with that; on the contrary,...
Felipe Costa: “Even Without A Gold Medal Around My Neck, I Behaved Like A Champion”
Nov 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Costa is a BJJ black belt under Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros, who won world titles across IBJJF, UAEJJF, and CBJJO federations. However, it’s taken him quite a while to reach...
It’s The Experiences You’ll Gain Through BJJ That Matter Most
Nov 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Oh, the love you feel towards BJJ – it’s just immeasurable, right? You could drill and roll all day long, and you’d never get tired from it. Simply enough, Jiu-Jitsu makes you really...
ADCC East Coast Trials: Gianni Grippo, Kade Ruotolo, Mason Fowler & Others Announced
Nov 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
On November 6 and 7 (Saturday and Sunday), the ADCC East Coast Trials will take place in the Atlantic City. Over 800 competitors will step on the mats, with their eyes set on getting an entry to the...
Take Them Down with This Unexpected Single Leg from Open Guard
Nov 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Whenever you’re playing Open Guard, it’s often thought that you should, well, remain there. That you should remain on the mats and engage your opponents from that spot. However, the...
Want To Travel The World And Train BJJ? Consider These 4 Things
Nov 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Ever felt that desire to just leave the place that you’re living in for a short while, so as to simply toss yourself into the world; travelling it, meeting different cultures and people, and...
BJJ Stars 7: Full Card Lineup & Preview
Nov 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The BJJ Stars promotion returns to action on November 6 (Saturday) with its seventh edition. BJJ Stars 7 will feature a packed tournament, with the main event bout between Gilbert Burns and Lucas...
Islam Makhachev: Referee Ignored The Verbal Tap from Dan Hooker
Nov 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Islam Makhachev and Dan Hooker went to battle at UFC 267, and it was Makhachev who ultimately emerged victorious; submitting Hooker just three minutes in, with a superbly set up Kimura. However, the...
