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Author Archive: BJJEE

BJJ Instructor Blows Out Student’s Knee As Punishment For Using The ‘Lockdown’ in Class

Over the years we’ve reported on various bullying behavior and hazing rituals from BJJ instructors and teammates – however this last one is truly disturbing. While there are many different...

BJJ Instructor Humiliates Student for Visiting Another Gym Without “Permission”

A shocking incident in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in Brazil has sparked widespread debate within the community after a video surfaced showing an instructor publicly humiliating a student for visiting...

Why I Never Research My Opponents in Jiu-Jitsu Competitions

Written by Gile Huni., a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia  In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where reputation and accolades can often overshadow actual performance, I’ve...

Coach Cesar Gracie: Ronda Rousey To Blame for Nick Diaz’s Struggles with Alcohol

Nick Diaz’s coach, Cesar Gracie, recently shared insights into the UFC fighter’s personal struggles, suggesting that Ronda Rousey may have had an unexpected influence on Diaz’s difficulties....

Ex-UFC Fighter Tim Kennedy Fires Back at Allegations of Stolen Valor

Former UFC fighter and Green Beret Tim Kennedy has publicly addressed accusations leveled against him by a podcast that scrutinized his military record and memoir, Scars and Stripes. The allegations,...

Gordon Ryan Blasts Mikey Musumeci: “This Little Rat’s Been on More Teams Than Keenan”

The war of words in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world reached new heights after Mikey Musumeci’s comments at the UFC 311 press conference, where he criticized the use of performance-enhancing drugs in...

Kron Gracie Shares What He Plans to Change for His Upcoming UFC Fight

Kron Gracie Looks to Redeem Himself Against Bryce Mitchell at UFC 310 After more than a year away from the octagon, Kron Gracie is set to return at UFC 310, taking on Bryce Mitchell in a...

Rickson Gracie Promotes Former MMA Rival Nobuhiko Takada to BJJ Brown Belt

Rickson Gracie, a legendary figure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and mixed martial arts (MMA), has once again showcased his profound influence on the martial arts world. This time, it’s through a...

Olympic Wrestling Champion Helen Maroulis Defends Competing as a BJJ Blue Belt Amid Sandbagging Claims

Helen Maroulis, the first U.S. woman to win an Olympic gold medal in wrestling, has recently ventured into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and plans to compete as a blue belt in the IBJJF No-Gi World...

Mikey Musumeci Claims 99% of Jiu-Jitsu in PEDs; Plans to Clean Up Jiu-Jitsu with the Help of the UFC

Mikey Musumeci Aims to Clean Up Jiu-Jitsu, Calls for Professionalism with UFC’s Help. Mikey Musumeci has officially signed with the UFC, becoming the first Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist to secure...

Marcelo Garcia Set for Long-Awaited Grappling Return at ONE 170 Against Masakazu Imanari

Marcelo Garcia Set for Long-Awaited Grappling Return at ONE 170 Against Masakazu Imanari Legendary grappler Marcelo Garcia is making his long-anticipated return to competition on January 24, 2024, in...

The Story Behind Kron Gracie’s Cool Nickname: ‘Ice Cream Kron’

Kron Gracie, a name that immediately resonates within the world of martial arts, hardly needs a nickname to define his fighting style. As a member of the legendary Gracie family, who revolutionized...

Kron Gracie Opens Up About Strained Relationship and Lack of Support from Father Rickson Gracie

Kron Gracie has opened up about the challenges of living under the shadow of his family’s legendary legacy as he prepares for his UFC 310 bout against Bryce Mitchell. In a recent interview, Kron...

Kron Gracie Responds to Haters Over His Fight with Bryce Mitchell Being on the UFC 310 Main Card

Kron Gracie has addressed the criticism surrounding the placement of his fight with Bryce Mitchell on the main card of UFC 310, which is set to take place this weekend. Kron’s Return to MMA...

Jiu-Jitsu’s Global Reach: How 3 of the World’s Biggest Podcasters are Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art rooted in leverage, technique, and mental fortitude, has been steadily growing in popularity over the years. While its rise is largely attributed to the visibility...

Judo for BJJ: How to do Ippon Seoi Nage Without Having Your Back Taken

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), executing a throw like Seoi Nage comes with a notable risk: about 50% of the time, you may inadvertently expose your back to your opponent. This vulnerability exists...

BJJ World Champ Leaves Gracie Barra & Returns to Alliance After Five Years: “A Good Daughter Returns Home”

jiu-jitsu é a única arte marcial que tem família” (Jiu-Jitsu is the only martial art that has a family) Team switching in Jiu-Jitsu is a very controversial topic that will always provoke...

What Is The Hindulotine In BJJ?

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...

American Prodigy: The Rise Of AOJ’s Cole Abate

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...

Does Submitting Higher Belts in Jiu-Jitsu Automatically Make You an Upper Belt?

In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, promotions are a coveted achievement symbolizing growth, skill, and dedication. But what does it mean to truly deserve a promotion? A compelling question arises:...

What Makes You & Doesn’t Make You a ‘Creonte’ in BJJ

The term creonte originated within Brazilian jiu-jitsu organizations in Brazil to refer to a student who either is, or perceived to be, disloyal to a particular school or organization,...

Helio Gracie Revealed to His Son Rickson as a Teen That His Birth Mother Was the Family Maid

The Gracie family is synonymous with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), a martial art that revolutionized combat sports worldwide. Yet behind the clan’s legendary status lies a story as complex as the...

Khamzat Chimaev Ragdolls Arman Tsarukyan in Grappling Session

Khamzat Chimaev and Arman Tsarukyan recently faced off in a grappling match that captured the attention of MMA fans worldwide. The encounter, aired on a Russian television program resembling The...

Exploring the Benefits of Self-Defense Training for All Genders

According to RAINN, every 68 seconds an American is assaulted and every 9 minutes, that victim is a child. That’s why it’s important to focus on your safety and wellbeing as much as you can. And...