ONE Championship: Buchecha Taps Out Kang Ji Won with Rear Naked Choke
Dec 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida did it again! At ONE: Winter Warriors grand prix championship that took place today, December 3, Buchecha fought Kang Ji Won… And tapped him out with a...
Cole Abate (16 Year Old ADCC Trials Winner) Earns BJJ Purple Belt
Dec 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Things just keep getting better and better for Cole Abate. After winning the ADCC East Coast Trials, the 16 year old has now earned his BJJ purple belt! He was promoted by none other than the Art of...
NFL’s Will Gholston Talks Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu During Offseason
Dec 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can work wonders when introduced as an additional training tool in other sports. For example, Will Gholston – Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end – decided to take up...
Watch: Punches Thrown After BJJ Class at Daisy Fresh
Dec 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
A recent video published by the Daisy Fresh team (Pedigo Submission Fighting) showed two of their athletes squashing beef after a BJJ class. There were punches and knee kicks involved – check...
Gordon Ryan Donates $10,000 USD to Greater Austin Crime Commission
Dec 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan is, arguably, the best contemporary no gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete. And even though a part of the BJJ community has love-hate sentiments about him, there’s no denying that Ryan...
Kade Ruotolo: “I Will Not Close Out With My Brother In The IBJJF Worlds”
Dec 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Imagine competing at a tournament and doing well. You’re beating everyone, left and right, and you make your way into the finals… But once there, you encounter your teammate! So what are...
Gunnar Nelson: “I Felt A ‘Pop’ While Rolling With The Mountain from GOT”
Dec 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Gunnar Nelson, an Icelandic professional MMA fighter and BJJ black belt, has had an opportunity to roll with Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson – one of the strongest men in the world (who once...
High Rollerz 10: Bellator Champion AJ McKee Announced for Competition
Dec 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The High Rollerz events are coming back with a splash! High Rollerz 10 (December 11) will feature a 16-man tournament in which 160lbs black belt athletes will compete for a $10K prize. The tournament...
Jake Hager On Grappling Match with Jon Jones: “Jon, Come Out Of Hiding, Prove That You’re Still The GOAT”
Dec 01, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Back in mid-November, Jon Jones took it to Twitter to announce a grappling match against Jake Hager at Fury Professional Grappling, which was to take place on December 9. However, since then he seems...
Khamzat Chimaev Challenges Brock Lesnar, Georges St-Pierre & Daniel Cormier
Dec 01, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Khamzat Chimaev is on a winning spree… And it doesn’t seem like he’s eager to stop competing. After first easily taking the win against Li Jingliang in his most recent UFC bout,...
New Jersey Makes Gracie Survival Tactics a Part of Police Training
Dec 01, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a necessity for anyone involved in law enforcement. At least for those who wish to keep themselves, as well as the suspects, safe while carrying out their job. And...
Does Jiu Jitsu Inflate Your Ego?
Nov 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You constantly hear people saying how „Brazilian Jiu Jitsu destroys the ego“ and how it „makes them into a better person“. However, is it really true that BJJ makes you less...
Improve Your Knee Slice Pass by Controlling The Opponent’s Head
Nov 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Knee Slice Pass is the bread and butter technique for many BJJ athletes. It works remarkably well with other passes and it offers you a chance to stay tight to your opponent while passing to Side...
Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Promoted to BJJ Brown Belt
Nov 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Maynard James Keenan is an American progressive metal singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, winemaker, and actor; best known as the vocalist for Grammy Award-winning American progressive...
Marcelo Garcia Inducted Into ADCC Hall of Fame
Nov 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Garcia is one of the most beloved athletes in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. A black belt under Fabio Gurgel, Garcia has been a World Champion 5 times, as well as a 4x ADCC champion. Now,...
Not All Heroes Wear a Gi: Guy Takes Down Robber, Puts Him Into Rear Naked Choke
Nov 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
A lot of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners start training because they want to learn how to defend themselves. The sport aspect of the Gentle Art doesn’t start interesting them until much...
Try This Slick Armbar from Side Control Setup by Nicholas Meregali
Nov 29, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Usually, when learning how to set up an Armbar from Side Control, you’re taught to pull your opponent towards you (by grabbing behind their shoulder); so as to expose them not just for Armbar,...
Watch: UFC Champion Francis Ngannou Spars 2 Guys At Once
Nov 29, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You wouldn’t want to stand in the way of Francis “The Predator” Ngannou – not in your wildest dreams. The current UFC Heavyweight champion captured his title back in March...
The Story of Arrhichion, Olympic Champion Who Won While Being Fatally Strangled
Nov 29, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
A lot of times, what inspires us to train are stories about great athletes. Athletes, who’ve gone to great lengths in order to win – and such is the story of Arrhichion, the Olympic...
Jon Bernthal, Main Actor of “The Punisher”, Trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 28, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Jon Bernthal is an actor best known for his role as Shane on “The Walking Dead”; as well as for his main role in “The Punisher”. He’s also worked on “The Wolf of Wall...
If Your Side Control Escapes Suck, Follow These Tips
Nov 28, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So your Side Control escapes kinda suck, don’t they? Don’t worry – we’ve all been there at one point in time or another (sometimes more than once, especially as you climb...
Polaris 18: Full Results & Highlights
Nov 28, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Polaris 18 did not disappoint. The event featured a total of 6 submissions, with almost every match being high-paced and full of exciting techniques and setups. For instance, Stevie Ray – a PFL...
Marcelo Garcia Teaches Armbar Setup vs. Kneeling Opponent
Nov 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You might be in favor of starting on your feet (if so, kudos to you). Or you might feel more comfortable pulling guard and forcing your opponent to pass it – why not. But whatever your...
Buchecha: “I Proved Myself In BJJ Already, It’s Time For A New Challenge”
Nov 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus Buchecha Almeida has done it all in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As one of the greatest grapplers of all time, he’s won 13 world titles as a black belt and 2 ADCC titles as well; now deciding...
