Fabio Gurgel: “I Knew Jiu-Jitsu Would Be What I Wanted To Live Off When I Was 15”
Apr 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
How old were you when you first knew what you’d love to do as a part of your career? Well, legendary Alliance Jiu Jitsu Team CEO and head coach Fabio Gurgel knew it very early – when he...
Mica Galvao Injured & Sidelined From WNO 23 Match Against Tommy Langaker
Apr 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s just been announced that Mica Galvao is out of his WNO 23 match against Tommy Langaker, due to injury. Stepping up on short notice to fill the void is Andrew Tackett: View this post...
[WATCH] Wrestler Throws & Subdues Suspect Who Was Assaulting Subway Staff
Apr 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Good samaritans come in all shapes, job, and hobby descriptions… Oftentimes including wrestling as well. Such was the case with a former high school wrestler Gabriel Pitzulo – who...
How To Be More Aggressive At The Start of a BJJ Match?
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you start rolls at a slow pace? As in, you slap and bump with your training partner, and then you start out by rolling really slowly… Only to be down on points (or submissions) really quickly?...
Garry Tonon: “No ‘Self Defense’ Art Is Useful Without Near 100% Resistance Sparring”
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You know those people who train “self defense” with moves at around 10% of full speed? Yeah, you know at least one person like that – and doesn’t it get on your nerves that...
Do You Have To Compete To Be A Legit BJJ Black Belt?
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re not much of a competitor, are you? You sure like training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and you enjoy hitting the mats as often as possible… But the matter of the fact is – you...
[Watch] MMA Fighter Goes For A Kneebar – Taps Himself Out
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ever been in a situation where you tapped yourself out? If you’ve been training for long enough, at one point in time you probably did end up in that sort of a situation – and it was most...
Stop Jiu-Jitsu From Destroying Your Body
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Written by Kieren Lefevre. Jiu Jitsu is destroying your body. You must pay a fee every time you step onto the mats. No, I’m not talking about your gym membership fees but the cost to your body....
AJP Newsletter March 2024: Your Monthly Recap Of The Highlights From All Over The World
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In another month filled to the brim with competitions, AJP remained steady in its mission to increase the sport’s influence while giving its athletes the chance to both fight closer to home and to...
John Danaher Reveals How To Deal With Scary Situations In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What are some of the scariest situations you’ve found yourself in, when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Well, no matter what your answer may be, John Danaher has the solution: knowledge....
Nicholas Meregali Defends Vagner Rocha: “Put Some Respect On Vagner’s Name”
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali and Vagner Rocha are set to compete against each other in a heavyweight submission-only match, headlining the upcoming Who’s Number One event (WNO 23) on Friday, May 10. However,...
Craig Jones Announces Seminar – With Goal Of Paying ADCC Athletes Who Lose On Day 1
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has been rather critical of the ADCC’s payment policy towards their competitors… But he has now taken it a step further – as he’s announced a seminar, from which...
Kit Dale: “Not Being Good At Takedowns Comes With Many Problems”
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah, we get it – you’re not that good with takedowns. You never were and you, kind of, believe that takedowns just aren’t your “thing”. But here’s the problem: if...
Craig Jones Won’t Be Competing At ADCC 2024: “Give My Invite To Jacob Rodriguez”
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It appears that Craig Jones will not be competing at ADCC 2024… And that he wants his invite to be forwarded to B Team Jiu-Jitsu teammate, Jacob Rodriguez. As first reported by the Jits...
Ronda Rousey Says Fedor Emelianenko Is The Greatest MMA Fighter Of All Time
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ronda Rousey, the former undisputed bantamweight champion in both UFC and Strikeforce, has weighed in on the debate about the greatest mixed martial artist of all time… And, in her view, the...
Georges St-Pierre Given Green Light To Return To Combat Sports
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Georges St-Pierre had to take a lengthy pause from combat sports training for a while, due to shoulder injury and surgery… But now he has been given the green light to get back at it – by...
[WATCH] Female MMA Fighter Knocks Herself Out – By Falling Face First Into Cage
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Think back to the wildest knockout you’ve ever seen in mixed martial arts (MMA)… Now, think back again and ask yourself – have you ever seen a knockout via cage? Yes, a cage. And...
ADXC 4: Organization Debuts In Europe With A Tournament In France
Apr 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
After weeks of buildup, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship is proud to reveal its greatest mystery yet. With three stellar editions under its belt and its fifth installment set to take place in Abu...
ONE Fight Night 21: Tye Ruotolo Taps Out Izaak Michell Via ‘Ruotolotine’ Choke
Apr 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Tye Ruotolo, the reigning ONE welterweight submission grappling world champion, defended his title against Izaak Michell – at ONE Fight Night 21! The event took place in the legendary Lumpinee...
Gordon Ryan Defends BJJ Black Belt Who Broke A Drunk Guy’s Arm: “That’s Not Too Much”
Apr 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a viral video, a young ATOS BJJ black belt was involved in a street altercation when a drunk guy approached him, instigating a fight. The black belt defended by taking Mount, setting up an Armbar...
Kade Ruotolo’s MMA Debut Officially Scheduled For ONE 167
Apr 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s now official… After months of speculation, Kade Ruotolo has now officially been scheduled for his MMA debut – and it will take center stage at ONE 167! He’ll face Blake...
Do You Tap From Pressure? These 2 Things Will Solve Your Problem
Apr 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Overcoming Pressure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Two Key Strategies If you’re finding yourself tapping out from pressure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, particularly under the weight of heavier opponents,...
Are IBJJF Tournaments Tougher Than Local BJJ Competitions Are?
Apr 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, whether local or international, each present their unique challenges and opportunities. As you prepare to transition from local tournaments to your first IBJJF...
Keenan Cornelius Shows His Late Guard Recovery Trick (Against Knee Cut Pass)
Apr 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You know the saying: „Guard recovery – you can never be too good at it.“ Well okay, okay. It isn’t exactly a saying… But it should be, because your guard recovery will determine a...
