How to tame and neutralize spazzy BJJ white belts that can injure you when rolling
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE
You know him. Jumping around even if it doesn’t quite make sense to do so. Accidentally punching you in the face from time to time. Rolling as if it’s a matter of life and death. He’s not a bad...
How are bad days different as a BJJ black belt and a BJJ white belt?
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE
Bad days in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can feel significantly different between white belts and black belts, especially in areas like rolling, handling being dominated (“getting smashed”),...
What’s the Best Type of Strength Training as an Older Grappler?
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE
As an older grappler, the best type of lifting focuses on promoting overall strength, joint health, and functional mobility, while minimizing the risk of injury. Here are some key lifting strategies...
Terere’s Top Tips For Improving Your Takedowns for Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE
Photo: Jair Sinistro Lacerda Fernando “Tererê” Augusto is one of the most exciting and influential jiu jitsu competitors to ever step on to the tatami. A multiple time world champion at...
Robert Drysdale On Why Not All BJJ Black Belts Are Created Equal & His Solution to the Problem
Mar 23, 2024BJJEE
Robert Drysdale, an ADCC and BJJ world champion, addressed the issue of disparity among black belts in the sport. In his discussion, Drysdale offered an intriguing perspective on why not all black...
Judo VS BJJ VS Wrestling: Which is Best to Start With? Justin Flores Answers
Mar 23, 2024BJJEE
In an insightful discussion with Justin Flores, a high-level judo black belt coach and former coach of Ronda Rousey, the question of which grappling art is best to start with and which to retire with...
Ken Shamrock Open Up on How Everyone in the Early UFC Were on Some Sort of PEDs
Mar 23, 2024BJJEE
Ken Shamrock, a legendary figure in mixed martial arts, recently discussed the prevalence of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in the early days of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In a...
Gordon Ryan Clarifies the Cause of His Drastic Weight Loss that Puzzles Grappling Community
Mar 22, 2024BJJEE
Gordon Ryan, the multiple-time ADCC world champion, considered the No Gi GOAT has always been honest about his use of PEDs. Known for his dominance on the mats and his finely tuned physique, Ryan has...
Setting Up Leandro Lo’s Signature Double Leg Takedown in the Gi
Mar 22, 2024BJJEE
In the 2022 IBJJF world championship finals match against Isaque Bahiense, the late Leandro Lo was able to hit his signature double leg takedown off a double collar grips. Here we see Lo’s...
Travis Stevens: ‘Top Judoka Would Be More Successful in BJJ Than Top BJJ Player in Judo’
Mar 22, 2024BJJEE
The USA’s Travis Stevens, probably the hardest working judoka around, has taken home a silver medal in the 2016 Olympic games. Travis Stevens when asked why he focuses on the Ground Game (Newaza),...
Developing Transitions: The Secret of all the Best BJJ Competitors in the World
Mar 22, 2024BJJEE
The transition between standing techniques and ground techniques are rarely taught in BJJ. This is a small window of opportunity that is often neglected in BJJ. Capitalising on this moment is a...
Jiu Jitsu Expo – Promoting Jiu-Jitsu Culture at the Italian BJJ Open 2024
Mar 22, 2024BJJEE
The Jiu Jitsu Expo – promoting Jiu Jitsu Culture was born in Italy in 2022, on the occasion of the 10th edition of the Italian BJJ Open, the Official Italian Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship...
Can You Bite Your Way Out Of An Armbar? Biting vs Armbar in BJJ
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense, certain scenarios often prompt interesting questions. One such scenario, presented in this video, delves into the effectiveness of biting as a countermeasure...
Robert Drysdale on Realities of an Aging Legend: ‘I used to be able to mop people on the mats, now I can’t’
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
The idea of being a grappling legend carries a sort of mystique. We often recall their triumphs, their battles, and the inspiring moments that motivated countless fans to persevere in their own...
The Science Behind the Claim That Training Jiu-Jitsu Can Slow Down Aging
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
Embracing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and its lifestyle could be likened to finding a veritable Fountain of Youth. It helps in maintaining physical health even as our bodies accumulate wear and tear over...
BJJ Practitioner Leaves Local Gracie Barra After They Tried To Control What He Posted on Social Media
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the name Gracie Barra stands as a perfect example of established world brand of franchised Jiu-Jitsu academies. However, even the most established institutions...
Gordon Ryan’s Current Physique Raises Eyebrows Among Grappling Fans
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
Gordon Ryan, the multiple-time ADCC world champion, considered the No Gi GOAT has always been honest about his use of PEDs. Known for his dominance on the mats and his finely tuned physique, Ryan has...
Gordon Ryan Blasts Female BJJ Athletes Equal Pay Demands: ‘If You Can’t Figure Out How to Make Money, Blame Yourself’
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
Gordon Ryan, considered the No Gi GOAT in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu , recently stirred controversy with his comments regarding equal pay for female athletes in the sport. In a statement that...
Saulo Ribeiro’s View on BJJ Belt Progression Will Make You Rethink your BJJ Journey
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
The belt system is one of the most heated debates in BJJ and it seems that there is no universal standard. Few published guidelines or standards determine when a practitioner is ready for promotion;...
Robert Drysdale’s Unusual Take on BJJ Belt Promotions: ‘You Should Measure Body Fat’
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
Few published guidelines or standards determine when a practitioner is ready for promotion; the criterion is generally determined by individual instructors and/or academies.The IBJJF maintains an...
Helio Gracie Black Belt Standards: ‘No Dreadlocks, Head Tattoos or being Overweight’
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE
Few published guidelines or standards determine when a practitioner is ready for promotion; the criterion is generally determined by individual instructors and/or academies.The IBJJF maintains an...
3 Best Ways To Escape The Body Triangle
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE
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...
Breaking Stereotypes: Can Vegan Martial Artists Excel?
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE
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...
Japanese BJJ Black Belt on How it’s Really like to Train BJJ in Japan
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Japan as a foreigner can be a unique and enriching experience, blending the martial art’s global appeal with Japan’s rich martial arts culture. Japan has a...
