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Author Archive: BJJEE

Travis Stevens: ‘I’m An Olympian & Will Never Do Crossfit’

You train hard, but do you train as hard as 2016 Judo Olympic silver medalist and BJJ Black Belt Travis Stevens? Travis Stevens is probably the hardest working judoka around… Judo olympic...

Feeling Puffed? The Truth about the Effects of Vaping and Your Fitness

Can vaping negatively affect your athletic performance? Learn the hard facts on the effects of vaping on your level of fitness here! Nearly 1.1 billion people worldwide using vaping products....

Watch: Ben Askren Wrestling & Grappling w/ Jake Shields

Ben Askren, 2x NCAA Champion (4x NCAA finalist) is one of the most recognized wrestlers in the world. Ben is notorious for being extremely technical and an extremely great instructor. Here is a rare...

First Ever European BJJ Championship Reserved ONLY For Europeans Will Establish A Proper Ranking For The Continent

In 16 years of the IBJJF European Open in Lisbon, only 2 Europeans have managed to win the gold medal in the male adult black belt division. The first, after 7 years, is Alexander Trans. He won in...

Lucas Lepri, Kron Gracie & Andre Galvao On Selling Belts in Jiu-Jitsu

  As a leading martial art that is constantly growing, Jiu-Jitsu is spreading throughout the world. With the departure of Brazilian black belts to other countries, it has been disseminated to...

Erberth Santos Releases Statement Justifying His Actions at BJJ Stars

Erberth Santos has been at the center of controversy over the weekend thanks to his BJJ Stars match with Felipe going awry. Felipe Pena and Erberth Santos faced each other in the final match of the...

Flashback: Purple Belt Gordon Ryan in Gi Match w/ a BJJ Black Belt

Some people, usually newbies, question ADCC champion Gordon Ryan’s credentials in the Gi. Although he has spent more time training and competing in No Gi grappling, his Gi game is still SOLID....

Erberth Santos ‘Does a Khabib’; Instigates Massive Brawl at BJJ Event

Erberth Santos has been involved in many incidents on and off the mats in the past, and is generally known as the bad boy of Jiu-Jitsu… The 2017 world champion is a very controversial figure and...

Mackenzie Dern Announces Pregnancy

Mackenzie Dern has been flying under the radar for the majority of last year. She last fought in May 2018 after that weight debacle. Since then Dern has spent time in the UFC performance institute...

Which BJJ Techniques Work and Don’t Work w/ Small Man Against Big Man

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...

Don’t Fear Foot Locks: How To Strengthen & Improve Mobility for Ankles

Having strong ankles is important for any athlete as it’s the base that will help you have balance. Every time you are attempting a takedown, passing someone’s guard or bridging, your...

The Truth Behind HGH: Human Growth Hormone Side Effects vs Potential Benefits

Human Growth Hormone Side Effects vs Potential Benefits Before you decide whether or not using HGH is right for you, take a closer look at human growth hormone side effects vs the potential benefits!...

Rayron Gracie’s Mom Issues Statement On Date Turned Attempted Murder

Vinicius Batista Serra (27) attacked Elaine Caparroz (55), the mother of Rayron Gracie and widow of the late Ryan Gracie, in her home over several hours. Caparroz was beaten for four hours in her...

How to Zap the Energy Out of Your Opponent

Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter cascao vital and runs cascao bjj hard knocks out of Las Vegas nv.​ Lets be one hundred percent honest, when somebody is exhausted, they...

Utilizing a Variety of Round Times in Training

Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter cascao vital and runs cascao bjj hard knocks out of Las Vegas nv.​ Like any routine out there, whether it is a workout or a specific...

Vagner Rocha’s Savage Body Triangle Will Get You Taps

Many of us will get to to our training partner’s back and immediately focus on securing a choke or armbar. There is an easier option that many forget: The body triangle submission. Yes,...

Espresso and Rolling – Will It Help Your Training?

    As Cesar A. Cruz said, “Art is to comfort the disturbed, and disturb the comfortable”. This statement holds dear by many artists, no matter the form of art they love to create. And...

Brock Lesnar Goes Back To College, Wrestles Heavyweight Gable Steveson

Former UFC heavyweight champion and current WWE universal champion Brock Lesnar made his career during a UFC tenure back from 2008 until 2010. He was always the epitome of athleticism and someone who...

Gracie Breakdown: How To Use Jiu-Jitsu When Attacked by a Mountain Lion

Last week, Travis Kauffman, 31, a trail jogger in Colorado successfully defended himself against a mountain lion that attacked him from behind. Kauffman suffered some facial lacerations and he was...

Why You Should Take CBD Oil To Recover Your Body?

Cannabidiol, also known as CBD oil is a natural non-psychoactive compound that is thought to treat a variety of health-related diseases. CBD oil is currently used as an alternative to...

The Wacky Side of Jiu-Jitsu: Crazy and Funny Gis & Rashguards (Updated)

The great thing about BJJ is that it’s a much relaxed sport/martial art. Some of these designs are hilarious. Check them out. Feel free to recommend some other funny gis!       LOL...

Gordon Ryan Shows A Body Lock Pass From Half Guard

If you’ve been following the pro BJJ scene, you may have noticed the Miyao brothers having incredible success with a certain type of pass: The bodylock pass which is also known as the double...

Using “Old School” BJJ To Demolish “New School” BJJ

Often times when training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu we will here some people refer to their Jiu Jitsu as “Old School.” Some people will say “I have an old school game.” What does...

The 5 Most Popular Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures

There are many other non-surgical cosmetic procedures that are rising in popularity across the country. Microblading treatments, for example, are a great way to get those perfectly shaped eyebrows...