Olympic Wrestling Champion Gable Steveson Signs With WWE
Sep 11, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Gable Steveson, the heavyweight freestyle wrestling Olympic champion, has just signed a multiple year contract with the WWE. He signed a deal that will allow him to attend the University of Minnesota...
John Danaher & Gordon Ryan Announce Leaving Puerto Rico
Sep 10, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher and Gordon Ryan recently took it to social media to announce their soon-to-be departure from Puerto Rico. In their posts, they communicate nothing but gratitude for their stay and the...
WNO: Andrew Wiltse, Kennedy Maciel & Ethan Crelinsten Sidelined
Sep 10, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Who’s Number One (WNO) two-day tournament will take place on September 25 and 26 – in two weeks time – and will feature eight-person brackets. However, the promotion just announced...
UFC Referee Mark Smith on Knowing When to Stop Submissions
Sep 10, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Being a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or a mixed martial arts competitor is hard enough… So could you imagine being a referee? It’s upon the referees to make a good judgement call when it comes to...
Polaris 17: Craig Jones vs. Davi Ramos Main Event Announced
Sep 10, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The last three Polaris events were a bit unorthodox, as they followed a unique team format called Polaris Squads. However, Polaris is making a return to their traditional superfight format on October...
Try These Special Strength Exercises For BJJ Performance
Sep 09, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, having great technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the most important skill you can have… However, it isn’t everything you need. Contrary to the popular opinion, you also need to...
BJJ Black Belt & Former UFC Champion Jessica Andrade: “I Paid Off My Car And Rent With OnlyFans Money”
Sep 09, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Jessica Andrade is a former UFC Strawweight champion, with a pro MMA record of 21-9. She’s also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt – which proves a lot, since she’s earned 7 of these...
F2W 183 Full Line-Up: Josh Hinger, Fellipe Andrew & Others
Sep 09, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Fight To Win (F2W) promotion is back with yet another exciting tournament: F2W 183! It will take place tomorrow, on September 10. Take a look at the full line-up below: View this post on...
Andrew Wiltse on Sexual Misconduct in BJJ: “Fight Sports’ Situation Is Pretty Inexcusable”
Sep 09, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Andrew Wiltse, other than being a superbly exciting athlete, is also known for his vocal and cut-to-the-chase demeanor. In the light of the recent sexual assault allegations scandals in the BJJ...
Try This Snatch Single Leg Takedown: Even a White Belt Can Do It
Sep 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Are you a white belt without a grappling background… Or you simply haven’t given much time nor attention to learning takedowns? Whatever the case may be, it’s vital that you start...
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida to Face Anderson “Braddock” Silva at ONE: Revolution
Sep 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida’s long-awaited mixed martial arts debut is just around the corner. He will step into the octagon for the first time on September 24 at the “ONE:...
Firas Zahabi on Gordon Ryan: “If He Puts His Mind to MMA, He Can Do It”
Sep 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Firas Zahabi doesn’t need a lot of introduction to his name. A black belt under none other than John Danaher, he is one of the most accomplished coaches in mixed martial arts; having coached...
Neil Melanson’s Behind The Back Guard Pass Will Surprise Your Opponents
Sep 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Coach Neil Melanson always has great and unexpected techniques under his sleeve, ones that will surely catch your own opponents unexpected! This time, he has a great Behind the Back Guard Pass that...
The Matrix: A Powerful, But Very Dangerous BJJ Attack
Sep 07, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
As you climb the ladder of your BJJ skillset and belts, you’re going to start experimenting with some different options. Especially when it comes to Gi Jiu-Jitsu and the way you develop your...
Pans 2021 Masters: Xande Ribeiro, Igor Gracie, & Others Take The Gold
Sep 07, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The IBJJF Pans 2021 finished on September 5, thus bringing to an end one of the most important tournaments in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Through it, the masters division has displayed some extremely...
Pans 2021: Yara Soares Defeats Ana Carolina Vieira, Wins Open Weight
Sep 07, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Yara Soares and Ana Carolina Vieira faced off in the open weight finals match of the Pans 2021 tournament. Previously, Soares had earned silver in the super heavyweight division and Vieira won the...
This Weird Medicine Ball Exercise Improves Your Closed Guard Strength
Sep 06, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Closed Guard is sooooo boring, right? It’s, like, the very first thing you learn in your first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class. And it’s so static, there’s not a lot that you can do from...
Robert Degle vs. Kamil Wilk Announced for Polaris 17
Sep 06, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The last three Polaris events were a bit unorthodox, as they followed a unique team format called Polaris Squads. Now, however, Polaris is making a return to their traditional superfight format with...
Pans 2021: Fellipe Andrew Wins Double Gold
Sep 06, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Pans 2021 were as exciting as it was thought they’d be – and the open weight final match was as exhilarating as ever! Namely, it was a bout between Fellipe Andrew and Gustavo Batista....
Andrew Wiltse Explains How to Stop The Seat-Up Guard Retention
Sep 05, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So you’ve finally managed to somewhat break free of the opponent’s Spider Guard… And you’re going for the pass to Side Control. But to no avail: the opponent somehow manages...
UFC Vegas 36: Erosa Taps Out Jourdain with Darce Choke
Sep 05, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Julian Erosa took his grappling skillset to the spotlight at UFC Vegas 36. At 02:56 in the third round, he set up a slick Darce Choke and finished Charles Jourdain. JUICY J gets it locked in TIGHT to...
UFC Welterweight Vicente Luque Promoted to BJJ Black Belt
Sep 05, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Vicente Luque is one of the most skillful submission artists in the UFC. The welterweight contender now has “proof” for that skill, too; earlier this week, he was awarded his black belt...
Your Rotator Cuff Is EASY TO INJURE – Here’s How To Strengthen It
Sep 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Injuries can be a real hassle when you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! Everything seems to be going fine, you’re having fun and enjoying your progress… But than – POP! CRACK! And the next...
Can’t Hold Back Mount? Then You Should Do This
Sep 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Passing the opponent’s guard and taking their back is hard enough. But maintaining that newly established back control can be even tougher; especially for those BJJ athletes who don’t...
