ADXC 2: Pedro Ramalho & Max Lindblad Headline The Jiu-Jitsu Co-Main Event
Dec 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As we get closer and closer to January 19th, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) unveils more of the fights we’ll be seeing at the tournament’s second edition. This time around, the...
Renzo Gracie: “Jiu-Jitsu Is A Way Of Life”
Dec 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, few names resonate as profoundly as the one of Renzo Gracie. For Renzo, Jiu-Jitsu transcends being “just” a martial art or a sport – it is an...
Chael Sonnen Doesn’t Think Sambo Is Real: “I Think Jiu-Jitsu Wins”
Dec 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen is well-known for speaking his mind, often times without a filter. For example, if someone were to ask him if BJJ or Sambo is better, what do you think that Sonnen’s answer would...
Kurt Angle Used To Spend $7k Per Month On Prescriptions: “65 Extra Strength Vicodin A Day”
Dec 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Kurt Angle, a legendary freestyle wrestling and professional wrestling athlete who won the 1996 Olympic Games gold medal, recently shared a story of his battle with prescription painkillers. This...
ADXC 2: Bruno Lima Faces Manuel Ribamar In A Portugal vs. Brazil Main Bout
Dec 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Set to take place in the UAE’s capital on January 19th, the ADXC 2 boasts a meticulously prepared card, aiming to bring another grappling show filled with exciting duels to fight fans....
What Do You Do If Your BJJ Instructor is Terrible?
Dec 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So, you’ve been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a while and you slowly, but surely, came to a realization: „My BJJ instructor is not that perfect after all!“ Well, of course he isn’t...
Why Making A Choice – Any Choice – Is Better Than Doing Nothing In Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Sometimes, when you roll and/or compete, you get into a position… And you don’t know what to do from there. Be it a defensive or an offensive position, you’re not sure what the...
Mikey Musumeci Sets Sights On New Challenges In 2024: “Beat The ADCC Champions”
Dec 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As the reigning ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion, Mikey Musumeci maintained an impressive undefeated streak in ONE Championship throughout 2023. And now, in an interview with ONE, he...
Charles do Bronx Promoted To Black Belt In Another Martial Art: “Today Was A Very Special Day”
Dec 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Charles do Bronx, the former UFC lightweight champion, has added a new stepping stone to his successful career… Already a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, do Bronx has now been awarded a...
Get Promoted To Purple Belt Faster – Cheat Code For Faster Progress in BJJ
Dec 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a blue belt – if you’ve already spent some time on the mats – chances are that you can’t wait to get your purple belt. And rightfully so; even though you...
ADXC 2: Aljamain Sterling & Chase Hooper Headline The Grappling Main Event
Dec 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
With a couple of weeks to go before the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) makes its grand return to the stage, the organization is proud to announce the two high-level athletes who will lead the...
Conor McGregor Frustrated With UFC: “My Patience Is Running Thin”
Dec 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Conor McGregor is growing increasingly impatient with the delay of his return to the UFC octagon. His frustration became evident during his ringside presence at the “Day of Reckoning”...
Inspired By The Rock, UFC Fighter Themba Gorimbo Aims To Pay Forward His “Head Start” In Life
Dec 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
UFC‘s Themba Gorimbo‘s life story is a tale of triumph. And now, having conquered numerous challenges, Gorimbo has set his aim on helping others in realizing their dreams – a goal...
Michael ‘Venom’ Page’s Marathon UFC Negotiation: “I Had Zero Sleep In 48 Hours”
Dec 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In the world of professional MMA, the journey from negotiation to contract signing can be as intense as the fights themselves… And this was certainly true for Michael “Venom” Page,...
Lucas Protasio Shares How His Life Improved After Becoming An AJP Champion
Dec 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In the competitive world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, achieving success and making a living from the sport is a challenging dream. For Lucas Protasio, a Brazilian black belt, this dream became a reality,...
John Danaher’s Great Hand Fighting Advice: “Don’t Forget…”
Dec 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Hand fighting is one of the most important parts of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as it will often determine who has the more dominant grips. However, contrary to as to how it may sound, hand fighting...
Nate Diaz Contemplates UFC 300 Return: “There’s Nobody To Fight”
Dec 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As the UFC gears up for its 300th event next year, the talk around former lightweight title contender Nate Diaz’s potential return is getting louder and louder. Diaz, who has been a significant...
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Lesson Rickson Gracie Taught “The Hulk”
Dec 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Back in 2008, actor Edward Norton was filming the movie “The Incredible Hulk” in Rio de Janeiro. And he thought about a unique aspect of his character: if a regular man could transform...
Nicholas Meregali To Nicky Rodriguez: “I’m Better Than You In Every Espect Of The Game”
Dec 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s no secret that one of the matches that the BJJ community is looking forward to the most is the match between Nicholas Meregali and Nicky Rodriguez. And, well, it appears that both of the...
Tom DeBlass: “Jiu-Jitsu Is Hard, But It’s One Of The Most Rewarding Things In The World”
Dec 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve been training for a while… Can you remember all of the people that started training, only to fall off the wagon along the way? Some of them trained with you for quite some time...
Here’s Why You Should Play The Exhaustion Game In Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Jiu-Jitsu isn’t exactly… Easy. And even though a lot (the majority) of your success on the mats will come from the technique you have, a lot of your success will come down to how fresh...
Renzo Gracie: “I Never Had A Natural Sports Ability – I Was A Brazilian Guy Who Couldn’t Play Soccer”
Dec 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Renzo Gracie is one of the most well-known and most beloved Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu figures in the world. He is also one of the greatest to ever do it, both on the mats and in the MMA ring &...
Johnatha Alves Reveals Why He Likes Competing In AJP: “We Feel More Valued & Professional”
Dec 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
A dedicated athlete from the Art of Jiu-Jitsu academy and a protégé of the two-time Abu Dhabi World Pro champion Rafael Mendes, Johnatha Alves is on a quest to emulate his mentor’s success....
Joe Rogan Thinks That Elite Fighters Outside UFC Are Wasting Their Careers
Dec 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Joe Rogan, the renowned UFC commentator and podcast host, has recently expressed a strong opinion about the career paths of elite fighters… Namely, during an episode of “The Joe Rogan...
