Elite Wrestlers Workout: Agility, Explosiveness, and Muscular Endurance
Aug 05, 2020BJJEE
When it comes to strength and conditioning, many Grapplers especially BJJ practitioners still train like amateurs. Here are some ideas for increasing muscular endurance while maintaining agility and...
Video: Helio Gracie’s Complete Self Defense Jiu-Jitsu System
Aug 05, 2020BJJEE
When it comes to self defense, your best option is often to train in combat sports where you will have sparring matches with a fully resisting training partner and you will be putting yourself in...
ADCC Champion Roberto ‘Cyborg’: “There is No Right and Wrong in BJJ”
Aug 05, 2020BJJEE
There are few people that have the know-how to alter the landscape of their given field. Every so often, someone comes through and adds a brand new wrinkle to their skill and profession that alters...
Sports Psychology: What Does Not Quitting jiu-jitsu Say About You
Aug 05, 2020BJJEE
Recently, I watched budo Jake interview Adem Redzovic. One of the things discussed was how jiu-jitsu of today is modeled on competition champions regardless of the fact that there might be other more...
Should You Pull Guard or Use Sacrifice Throws?
Aug 05, 2020BJJEE
Guest post by Daniel Vaughan, BJJ black belt and instructor at M3Fight Academy. In the world of BJJ there is the constant argument of guard pulling vs take downs. Let’s discuss something more...
John Danaher- The Problem With Wristlocks
Aug 04, 2020BJJEE
Wristlock has a stigma associated with it. But as heel hooks get more mainstream it’s somewhat become more acceptable to use in competition and even in rolls as long as it’s applied with caution....
Rickson Gracie On If Steven Seagal is a Legit Martial Artist
Aug 04, 2020BJJEE
Rickson Gracie was once asked what he thought about Steven Seagal and if he is legit. This was Rickson Gracie’s response: “Definitely. [Seagal] has – based on his training – a deep...
GSP Faces Steven Seagal in Movie & Gets Destroyed
Aug 04, 2020BJJEE
GSP and Steven Seagal square off in one of the worst fight scenes ever filmed. Georges St-Pierre will be remembered as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time but in Steven Seagal’s...
The Best Full Ab Exercises For Visible Results
Aug 04, 2020BJJEE
Stop wasting your time on ab workouts that show little to no results. Try adding these full ab exercises to your workout routine for visible results! Hoping to work out? Are you tired of looking in...
A Beginner’s Guide For White Belts in BJJ
Aug 04, 2020BJJEE
Photo: Joshua Halvatzis, Goliveco at Frota Academy in Zurich, Switzerland. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is riding a wave of unprecedented popularity. It is a core martial art in MMA, and some of the...
How to Take Advantage of a BJJ Seminar
Aug 03, 2020BJJEE
Seminars can be a terrific way to get better at BJJ. But are they truly a good time and money investment? Once you make the commitment to attend, how can you maximize your learning experience? In...
Super Sneaky: Machine Gun Armbar
Aug 03, 2020BJJEE
It’s always good to have some tricks up your sleeve. When rolling, you should focus on setting traps and sneaky submission sthan can catch even higher ranks. BJJ black belt Kaelum Kalista has a...
How to Eat Healthy for BJJ under $50 a Week
Aug 03, 2020BJJEE
Healthy food isn’t always expensive. You can nourish your body for the demands and not break the bank. Be sure to check out our nutrition section: https://www.bjjee.com/category/nutrition/ BJJ...
The Effortless Sweep That Actually Works Better Against Heavier Opponents
Aug 03, 2020BJJEE
Jiu Jitsu, the game of human chess. Grappling is considered by many one of the most difficult sports to master. Learning moves generally require a combination of intelligence, timing, coordination...
What Makes The Reverse De La Riva Such A Successful Guard?
Aug 03, 2020BJJEE
The reverse De La Riva guard is a great type of guard for keeping an aggressive passing opponent at bay and under control, and eventually transitioning to various sweeps, takedowns, back takes and...
Connection is the Most Important Concept You Should Learn in Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 03, 2020BJJEE
Guest post by Belgian BJJ black belt Wim Deputter, head instructor at Brasa Team Belgium. https://www.instagram.com/wimdeputterbjj/ What is the single most important thing you should learn in Jiu...
The Perfect Crossface- A Crucial Skill to Pass Half Guard by John Danaher
Aug 03, 2020BJJEE
What is the infamous ‘Crossface’? When you are in top side control, cup their head with your hand and start “crossfacing” with your shoulder. Their head should be pointed away from your...
6 Things A BJJ Academy Must Have to be Successful
Aug 02, 2020BJJEE
1. Reliable Professors This is the root and lifeblood of the academy. To have a professor that is able to communicate his techniques properly is a valuable thing indeed. Additionally, he must be...
The Top 5 Most Successful Jiu-Jitsu Competitors From The Gracie Family
Aug 02, 2020BJJEE
The following is a list of the top Gracies that have competed in history and is based on a mixture of results and impact on the BJJ scene. 5. Rolls Gracie Another Gracie legend from the golden days...
Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle Principles: 5 Ways That Jiu-Jitsu Helps Your Everyday Life
Aug 02, 2020BJJEE
“Keeps you fit and healthy A lot of people start jiu-jitsu because they want an alternative way to lose weight. However, in the process they not only shed pounds from training, but also the...
5 Activities and Sports That Will Help Your Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 02, 2020BJJEE
Of course if you want to get better, you have to train Jiu-Jitsu but it can be said that any sport that helps develop your body and athletic ability will ultimately help your jiu-jitsu. However, the...
Advice On How To Find Sponsors And Be A BJJ “Pro”
Aug 02, 2020BJJEE
A professional athlete is somebody who makes a living training and competing in their sport. BJJ still being a young sport, the amount of “pro” BJJ players is little. Even world champion...
5 Ways To Exponentially Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 02, 2020BJJEE
Guest post by Daniel Vaughan UCLA undergraduate, judo brown belt under Mike Verdugo and BJJ GF Team black belt under Master Julio Cesar Pereira. Daniel is an instructor at M3Fight Academy. ...
Super Tight Choke From Williams Guard by Neil Melanson
Aug 02, 2020BJJEE
The shoulder pin guard aka the Williams guard is a great option which you can use from the closed or half guard. You have countless option using the overhook and from there are as triangles,...
