Author Archive: BJJEE
Abu Dhabi Grand Slam in Los Angeles Awards Over $100,000 in prizes
Aug 18, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Abu Dhabi Grand Slam in Los Angeles Awards Over $100,000 in prizes
Less than two weeks to register! Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour will gather roster of stars in Los Angeles on September 3-4 UAEJJF event to feature Gi and No-Gi divisions and award...GI & No GI: Why You Should Train in Both To Become an Ultimate Grappler
Aug 18, 2016BJJEEComments Off on GI & No GI: Why You Should Train in Both To Become an Ultimate Grappler
Gi and No Gi are the 2 forms of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Gi Jiu Jitsu is grappling with the use of a traditional Gi, which allows you to grab the clothing of your opponent. No Gi is...Galvao: ‘Anderson Silva’s Dream Is To Compete in Jiu-Jitsu World Championships’
Aug 17, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Galvao: ‘Anderson Silva’s Dream Is To Compete in Jiu-Jitsu World Championships’
Are we ever going to see Anderson Silva in a BJJ competition? BJJ legend André Galvao believes so. Anderson Silva recently had a seminar at Galvao’s academy Atos, in San Diego. Galvao...BJJ Seminar w/ Nicholas Brooks in Austria Sept. 18th
Aug 16, 2016BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Seminar w/ Nicholas Brooks in Austria Sept. 18th
For the first time in Austria, Roger Gracie Academy MMA-Boxing Linz is organising a seminar with a legend of the British BJJ scene and the main instructor at Roger Gracie Academy Mill Hill, in...Recap: One Grappling Challenge Macau Feat. Michelle Nicolini, Shinya Aoki & Angela Lee
Aug 16, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Recap: One Grappling Challenge Macau Feat. Michelle Nicolini, Shinya Aoki & Angela Lee
Photos: Stev Bonhage Photography / Surrounded By Details Podcast. Written by Kyle Vass of the awesome MMA and BJJ website mmaintaiwan.com MICHELLE NICOLINI SWEEPS WOMEN’S DIVISION,...Justin Rader on Integrating Wrestling in your Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 16, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Justin Rader on Integrating Wrestling in your Jiu-Jitsu
Wrestling For Brazilian Jiu Jitsu “I had already had 8 years of wrestling experience,” Justin shared when discussing his entry into the world of BJJ. Training with the iconic Rafael Lovato Sr...Statement From Egyptian judoka Who Refused To Shake Israeli’s Hand
Aug 16, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Statement From Egyptian judoka Who Refused To Shake Israeli’s Hand
Middle East politics once again affected the Olympic games as a defeated Egyptian Judoka refused to shake hands with his Israeli opponent on Friday at the Rio Olympics. Sasson of Israel...Dillon Danis Talks About Conor McGregor’s Jiu-Jitsu Skills
Aug 16, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Dillon Danis Talks About Conor McGregor’s Jiu-Jitsu Skills
Dillon Danis “Conor going to dominate! The ground or standup, dominates everywhere fight goes” In this Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 2 video, Dillon Danis McGregor’s...BJJ Instructor Spreads Hate About Muslims Following Judo ‘Handshake Incident’
Aug 14, 2016BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Instructor Spreads Hate About Muslims Following Judo ‘Handshake Incident’
It all started at the 2016 Olympics in Rio when an Egyptian judoka Islam el-Shehaby refused to shake hands with an Israeli judoka (he should have shaken hands watch the answer in the...Watch: Michelle Nicolini vs Angela Lee, One Grappling Challenge
Aug 14, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Michelle Nicolini vs Angela Lee, One Grappling Challenge
8x BJJ World Champion Michelle Nicolini BJJ defeated Angela Lee by submission and went on to dominate the women’s elite division at the ONE Grappling Challenge Macau earlier today!...Watch: Gordon Ryan Submits Keenan Cornelius After 80mins Grappling Superfight
Aug 13, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Gordon Ryan Submits Keenan Cornelius After 80mins Grappling Superfight
Keenan Cornelius and Gordon Ryan were engaged in an hour grappling superfight by Grappling Industries in New York City. It was a back and forth battle with Cornelius getting the better of the...Olympic Judo: French Colossus Teddy Riner Wins Another Gold
Aug 13, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Olympic Judo: French Colossus Teddy Riner Wins Another Gold
From International Judo Federation: Day 7 Of Olympic Judo. Women: +78kg – Men: +100kg After seven days of extraordinary intensity, the Olympic judo tournament #JudoRio2016 ended tonight with...Video: Egyptian Judoka Refuses To Shake Israeli Opponent’s Hand
Aug 12, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Video: Egyptian Judoka Refuses To Shake Israeli Opponent’s Hand
Middle East politics once again affected the Olympic games as a defeated Egyptian Judoka refused to shake hands with his Israeli opponent on Friday at the Rio Olympics. Sasson of Israel...Olympics: Kayla Harrison Wins 2nd Straight Gold Using Superior Ground Game
Aug 12, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Olympics: Kayla Harrison Wins 2nd Straight Gold Using Superior Ground Game
The USA’s Kayla Harrison made history at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games as she won her second straight Olympic gold medal Thursday. The American Judoka is world No. 1 and she faced world No....Olympic Judo Day 5: Double Gold Sends Japan Top Of Medal Table
Aug 11, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Olympic Judo Day 5: Double Gold Sends Japan Top Of Medal Table
From International Judo Federation: Women: -70kg – Men: -90kg Five! Five days of judo, five days of a breathtaking show of elite sport and five women and five men already at the top of the...Emotional Judo Legend Ilias Iliadis Announces Retirement On Live TV
Aug 11, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Emotional Judo Legend Ilias Iliadis Announces Retirement On Live TV
Olympic champion in Athens in 2004 and three times world champion, the Greek Judo legend Ilias Iliadis has just announced his retirement from Judo on live TV. He decided to retire after losing...Olympic Silver Medalist Travis Stevens’s Training Week: 6 Sessions/Day!
Aug 11, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Olympic Silver Medalist Travis Stevens’s Training Week: 6 Sessions/Day!
MARKUS SCHREIBER/ASSOCIATED PRESS 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...Olympic Judo Day 4: Slovenia Shines & Russia Lead With 2 Golds
Aug 11, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Olympic Judo Day 4: Slovenia Shines & Russia Lead With 2 Golds
From International Judo Federation: Rio Olympic Games – DAY 4 Women: -63kg – Men: -81kg The Rio 2016 Olympic Games judo competition passed the halfway point on Tuesday as two new Olympic...Travis Stevens on Olympic Medal: ‘A Childhood Dream’
Aug 10, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Travis Stevens on Olympic Medal: ‘A Childhood Dream’
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...Watch: Travis Stevens Taps Out Judo World Champion in Olympics Semi Final
Aug 10, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Travis Stevens Taps Out Judo World Champion in Olympics Semi Final
JOHN DAVID MERCER/USA TODAY SPORTS 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...Olympics: Judo & BJJ Black Belt Flips Out After Being Disqualified
Aug 10, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Olympics: Judo & BJJ Black Belt Flips Out After Being Disqualified
By AFP: Furious Lebanese judoka Nacif Elias accused Argentine opponent Emmanuel Lucenti of gamesmanship after he was disqualified for an illegal armlock (Waki Gatame) at the Olympics on...Olympics: Travis Stevens Takes Silver Medal Thanks To Superior Ground Game
Aug 09, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Olympics: Travis Stevens Takes Silver Medal Thanks To Superior Ground Game
JOHN DAVID MERCER/USA TODAY SPORTS The USA’s Travis Stevens, probably the hardest working judoka around, has taken home a silver medal in the 2016 Olympic games. He showed great Newaza and...Russia National Pro: U$60.000 In Travel Prizes To World Pro Championships in UAE
Aug 08, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Russia National Pro: U$60.000 In Travel Prizes To World Pro Championships in UAE
It is with great pleasure that we announce the first ever World Pro Jiu-Jitsu championship in Russia: The Russia National Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2016 organized by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu...Watch: Cris Cyborg Defeats World Wrestling Silver Medalist in Wrestling Match
Aug 06, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Cris Cyborg Defeats World Wrestling Silver Medalist in Wrestling Match
Cristiane Justino Venancio, commonly referred to by her nickname “Cyborg” or “Cris Cyborg”, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former Strikeforce Women’s...