Flashback: Gordon Ryan’s Impressive Performance as a Purple Belt in a Gi Match Against a BJJ Black Belt
Sep 25, 2024BJJEE
Gordon Ryan is often recognized for his dominance in No-Gi grappling, with multiple ADCC titles cementing his place as one of the best in the sport. However, for those questioning his abilities in...
Which BJJ Techniques Work and Don’t Work w/ Small Man Against Big Man
Sep 25, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. It would be ideal if all of our moves worked all of the time against all...
2 Golden Rules That Everybody Should Know Before Starting Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 24, 2024BJJEE
Author Andrew “Major” Johnson, BJJ black belt at Gracie Barra Lexington, SC Before you train Jiu Jitsu, know these two rules… Only two rules? Well there are many more a new student will learn...
Golden Rule: Never Ask Your BJJ Instructor About Your Next Belt
Sep 24, 2024BJJEE
This is a sentiment most everyone has felt at one time or another throughout their jiu jitsu journey. Their hard work and sacrifice has been causally overlooked by their instructor, the person with...
BJJ Instructor Requires Students to Pay a Yearly Fee to Recognize Their Belt: Money Grab or Legit Approach?
Sep 23, 2024BJJEE
In a surprising move, Nick Stefan, a well-respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Rigan Machado, has announced a controversial new rule change regarding the recognition of belts he has...
Ocean Pro Jiu-Jitsu Final 2024 Results: A Night of Dominance and Dynamic Submissions
Sep 22, 2024BJJEE
The Ocean Pro Jiu-Jitsu Final 2024 concluded on September 21st, delivering nearly eight hours of high-level grappling action in Cagliari, Italy. This year’s event was packed with thrilling matches...
BJJ Community Bashes IBJJF’s Latest Cash Grab: $36 Plastic Gi Checker Tool
Sep 22, 2024BJJEE
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community was taken aback by IBJJF’s recent release of a $36 plastic Gi checker tool, which many see as a blatant cash grab. While the device is intended to help competitors...
UFC Champ Merab Dvalishvili Prefers Intense Grappling Training Over Weightlifting for Peak Performance
Sep 22, 2024BJJEE
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, known for his relentless pace and unmatched cardio inside the Octagon, revealed that he prefers intense grappling sessions over traditional weightlifting...
Joe Rogan On Krav Maga: ‘The Best Martial Arts Are the ones that Work on Other Martial Artists, not Just on Untrained People’
Sep 22, 2024BJJEE
You often hear Krav Maga marketing itself as THE self defense practice, however many people actually wonder if it really is all that it claims to be? Krav Maga “contact combat”) is a military...
Jiu-Jitsu Fitness Fallacy: “Lifting Weights Makes You Slow”
Sep 21, 2024BJJEE
Written By Simon Hayes, BJJ black belt and instructor at Carlson Gracie London, UK. This is my favourite. A real old school “i was once a contender” 1970’s bit of dialogue. In the...
The Demian Maia Mount Escape: Is This the Best Escape in Jiu-Jitsu?
Sep 21, 2024BJJEE
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu , escaping from the mount position is considered one of the most challenging tasks. Mount is a dominant position where the opponent sits on your torso, offering...
Pranksters Attempt to Distract BJJ Purple Belt By Seducing Him During Training Session
Sep 19, 2024BJJEE
The NELK Boys, a YouTube group renowned for their daring pranks and social experiments, recently took their antics to a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training session, pushing the boundaries of gym etiquette...
AJP South East Asia Tour: Here’s the Winners List & What’s Next for Them
Sep 18, 2024BJJEE
In November, the AJP Tour (Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro) revealed an exciting lineup for its 2023-2024 Southeast Asia (SEA) competitions. These competitions, held across Thailand, Malaysia, the...
Theo Von & Joey Diaz On How They Overcame Loneliness through Jiu-Jitsu: ‘That Human Touch’
Sep 18, 2024BJJEE
Jiu-Jitsu helps overcome loneliness by fostering deep human connections through physical touch and camaraderie. In a world where many feel isolated, the close contact in grappling offers a comforting...
The Origin Of The Triangle As A Symbol Of Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 18, 2024BJJEE
Have you noticed that almost all Jiu Jitsu academies use the triangle as a logo? For those who do not know the story behind it, here is a brief explanation and the origin of this symbol of Jiu-Jitsu!...
Support the Johnstone Family After Sudden Loss of UK BJJ Black Belt Jimmy Johnstone
Sep 17, 2024BJJEE
We are heartbroken to share the devastating news of the sudden passing of Jimmy Johnstone, a beloved husband, father, and an influential figure in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community. Jimmy, a...
Frustrated Kron Gracie Blasts Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners that Only Train No Gi
Sep 17, 2024BJJEE
Kron Gracie has recently stirred up controversy in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community by taking aim at practitioners who refuse to train in the traditional gi. As a member of the legendary Gracie...
Building The Perfect Fighter: The Role Of Technology In Modern MMA
Sep 16, 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...
Start Now: Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu To Overcome Procrastination
Sep 16, 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...
Exploring Africa’s Laamb Wrestling: The Martial Art Behind Reug Reug’s Success
Sep 16, 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...
Giancarlo Bodoni on John Danaher’s Revolutionary Approach to Creating New Trends in Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 16, 2024BJJEE
In an insightful interview, Giancarlo Bodoni discusses John Danaher’s approach to creating trends in Jiu-Jitsu. As one of the key figures in Danaher’s training camp, Bodoni shares how...
90kg BJJ Purple Belt Competes Successfully in 130kg Wrestling Heavyweight Division
Sep 16, 2024BJJEE
A 90kg Jiu-Jitsu competitor, Linus von Schrenk, recently made headlines by stepping up to fight in the 130kg heavyweight wrestling division. Despite the significant size difference, von Schrenk,...
BJJ Instructor Talks of Being Humbled by a Trial Class Student with no Martial Arts Experience
Sep 16, 2024BJJEE
Grant Bogdanove, a seasoned BJJ and Judo black belt, and an MMA fighter with a 3-0 record, shared an eye-opening experience. In a recent video titled, Bogdanove narrates how he was surprised by a...
Judo World Champion Suspended for Making Sign of the Cross, Accused Olympic Officials of Being Satanists
Sep 15, 2024BJJEE
Nemanja Majdov, a judo representative of Serbia, announced on social media that he has been suspended for five months by the International Judo Federation (IJF) for violating their religious codes....
