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Author Archive: BJJEE

Carlson Gracie Open; Amsterdam, 6th September 2014

The Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Open 2014 will be held in Amsterdam on the 6th of September 2014 at the Sports Hall Zuid – Burgerweeshuispad 54 – 1076 EP  – Amsterdam...

Copa Podio: Not Banning Lapel Guard; Time Limits For Positions

    Last week, Copa Podio announced their willingness to change the way they would deal with the lapel guard, the 50/50, heel hooks, and advantages in their events. Jeferson Maycá, the...

Chael Sonnen Asks Randy Couture To Fill For Him At Metamoris 4

    Retired UFC fighter Chael Sonnen was recently suspended for two years following two separate PED tests which came back positive . Sonnen tested positive for EPO and human growth hormone...

University Professor In Korea & BJJ Black Belt, John Frankl On Training With Rickson & BJJ In Korea

    John Frankl is a martial artist with a background in several different styles including Karate, Kuk Sool Won, Serrada Eskrima and Thai boxing (Muay Thai). Frankl is also a Brazilian Jiu...

4 Tips to Finish The Armbar from The Mount

    Photo: Jits.fr Learn 4 tips to help you finish armbars from the mount. Follow these 4 tips and improve your chances of submitting your partner with an armbar from mount everytime! ...

Breaking News: Sonnen vs. Galvao Metamoris Bout In Jeopardy

    The NSAC (Nevada State Athletic Commission) is threatening Chael Sonnen with fines as high as $250,000 per failed drug test, if he competes as planned at Metamoris 4. Sonnen has...

Robert Drysdale: “BJJ Level In Poland Is On Par With Brazil”

    Robert Drysdale is currently in Europe for his tour of his affiliates. In this interview with Poland’s mmarocks.pl , he talks about how in the 10 years where he’s been...

Atos Leader Ramon Lemos: “Sonnen Will Do Nothing But Defend Vs Galvao”

    The much expected match between Andre Galvao and Chael Sonnen is drawing mixed reactions from BJJ fans. The match will take place at  Metamoris 4, on 9th August in California. Galvão,...

2013 World Jiu-Jitsu Champion, Tanquinho wins 2nd professional MMA fight

    The 2013 world Jiu-Jitsu champion Augusto Tanquinho on Saturday recorded his second victory in professional MMA. The Brazilian submitted Omar Castro in the second round in an event held...

Top 8 Funniest People In Jiu-Jitsu

    One of the great things about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are the characters that make up the sport. Here is a list of the funniest people in Jiu-Jitsu in no particular order: 1. Renato...

Wanderlei Silva: ‘I’ll Fight Chael Sonnen In Metamoris’

    Chael Sonnen’s participation at Metamoris has gooten a lot of people talking. With Sonnen now retired from MMA, Wanderlei Silva told Submission Radio that he wants a piece of...

(Video) Great Documentary On Relson Gracie

    Relson Gracie is the second oldest son of Helio Gracie, who along with Carlos Gracie, is credited for innovating the Kodokan Judo taught by Mitsuyo “Count Koma” Maeda into what is...

Chael Sonnen’s Coach: ‘Chael Won’t Do What Schaub Did In Metamoris’

    3x no gi world champion, Fabiano Scherner is Chael Sonnen’s current grappling coach. He told MMAFighting.com more about Chael’s preparation for his Metamoris grappling match...

Matt Hughes Joins American Top Team Ahead Of ADCC Superfight

    Matt Hughes, the UFC hall of famer and nine time welterweight world champ has decided to prepare for his ADCC superfight against Renzo Gracie, at Coconut Creek, Florida with American...

BJJ Globetrotters: Luxury BJJ & Surf Camp In El Salvador, March 2015

    “We welcome anyone, regardless of team, affiliation and experience to join the BJJ Globetrotters Beach Camp. A relaxing get-away in one of the most beautiful and exotic places we...

(Video) Rodolfo Vieira Training For MMA: ‘I’m Full Of Desire To Learn’

    Rodolfo Vieira in MMA? The world Jiu-Jitsu champion confirms his willingness to move to mixed martial arts and even has received the endorsement of Jose Aldo, who assured that the...

Cesar Gracie: ‘Anderson Silva’s Chin Isn’t The Same Anymore’

    In a recent interview with MMAFighting.com, Cesar Gracie discussed the upcoming Nick Diaz vs. Anderson Silva superfight set for JAnuary of 2015. : “I already knew this fight would...

Roger Gracie Changes His Mind, Returns To MMA & New Organization

    After announcing retirement from MMA and return to Jiu-Jitsu competition, Roger Gracie changes his mind and announces his return to….MMA! According Brazilian BJJ news website...

(Video) Paulo Miyao Gets His Impassable Guard Passed & Gets Submitted

  Source: bjjforum.com.br Featherweight Paulo Miyao is know as a giant killer with an impassable guard. Last weekend he faced a much larger opponent (ultra heavyweight) in the final of the Open...

French Black Belt Hugo Fevrier On Running His Own BJJ Team, His Smashing Style & Rolling Concepts

      French BJJ black belt Hugo Fevrier, is part of the second generation of French BJJ Pioneers. He started training in the late 90’s and never looked back. In this interview...

ADCC 2015 Venue Confirmed As Well As 3 Superfights

    The 2015 ADCC to be held in Manaus was announced on October of last year . ADCC has now confirmed the date and place of the event, which will happen on the 7th, 8th and 9th of August...

Training Report: most luxurious BJJ academy in the World: Evolve MMA Singapore

  Written by Kris Novell for BJJ Eastern Europe. Kris is a BJJ purple belt training in California at Westside Training Center, and was nice enough to write a training report for BJJ Eastern...

Rafael Lovato Jr To Debut In MMA On September 6th @Legacy FC 35

    Multiple BJJ world champion Rafael Lovato Jr has recently announced that he would be trying his hand at MMA. Lovato was after BJ Penn, the second non-Brazilian to ever win a jiu-jitsu...

Buchecha & Bia Both Test Negative For Banned Substances BY USADA After 2014 Worlds

      In 2013, IBJJF together with USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) tested twice for PEDs: at the Pans and the Worlds. The 2013 Worlds female open class and heavyweight silver...