Author Archive: BJJEE
Kron Gracie Criticizes Gracie University & Belt Sellers : ‘I’ve Already Lost Students In The Past Because I Didn’t Promote Them’
After Murilo Bustamante and Royce Gracie, another prominent Jiu-Jitsu has spoken out openly against online learning and grading in Jiu-Jitsu, more specifically Gracie University. ...Exposed: BJJ Instructor Alesandro Nascimento Wanted In Serbia & Russia For Theft Of Tatamis, Debt Of 5,000 Euros & Sexual Harassment Of Female Student’
2 years ago BJJ Eastern Europe interviewed a new arrival on the BJJ scene of Serbia: Alesandro Nascimento, a 4th degree Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt from Brazil under Rolker Gracie...(Video) Rickson Gracie Visits Billabong Rio Pro & Talks About Surfing
May 12, 2014BJJEEComments Off on (Video) Rickson Gracie Visits Billabong Rio Pro & Talks About Surfing
Rickson Gracie discusses the parallels between Jiu-Jitsu and surfing. Surf and Jiu-Jitsu have a lot in common as both are a lifestyle. Many surfers train Jiu-Jitsu. Among the...(Video) Shin to Shin Guard with Marco Canha
May 11, 2014BJJEEComments Off on (Video) Shin to Shin Guard with Marco Canha
Check out Marco Canha’s shin to shin guard sweep for Jiu-Jitsu style magazine. Marco is a black belt under Ricardo Vieira and head coach at FightZone London.2014 Copa Podio Lightweight GP: Leandro Lo Retains Title For 3rd Straight Year
May 11, 2014BJJEEComments Off on 2014 Copa Podio Lightweight GP: Leandro Lo Retains Title For 3rd Straight Year
The semifinals of the Copa Podio lightweight GP was made up of Leandro Lo, Gregor Gracie (Green group) and Gilbert Durinho and Victor Silverio (group yellow). In the first semi...Carlson Gracie UK’s Wilson Junior on The Old Days in Rio, His Journey To Europe & Carlson Gracie Mentality.
Wilson Junior, head instructor of Carlson Gracie UK and the star of the popular videos ‘Wilson rants‘ talks to BJJ Eastern Europe about his amazing Jiu-Jitsu and life story: 1. Hi...IPPON Cup 3, June 6th, Czech Republic
May 09, 2014BJJEEComments Off on IPPON Cup 3, June 6th, Czech Republic
GENERAL REGULATION Date: Saturday 7. 6. 2014 Place: hall ZŠ Pionýrů 400, Frýdek-Místek, Czech Republic Promoter: GB Draculino, web: www.gbdraculino.cz Mgr. Robin Javorek, mobil:...Rodrigo Comprido Medeiros on Eddie Bravo, Metamoris 3 & Marijuana
May 09, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Rodrigo Comprido Medeiros on Eddie Bravo, Metamoris 3 & Marijuana
Choketv met the founder of Brasa, Comprido, after his annual seminar in Greece. They asked his opinion about the Eddie Bravo vs Royler Gracie match and his thoughts about the statements...Sam Kaye On His Project ‘Disabled BJJ UK’ & Getting More Disabled People To Train Jiu-Jitsu
May 09, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Sam Kaye On His Project ‘Disabled BJJ UK’ & Getting More Disabled People To Train Jiu-Jitsu
Sam Kaye has come up with a great project: Disabled BJJ UK. His goal is develop Jiu-Jitsu among disabled people and organize a disabled BJJ tournament. He spoke to BJJ Eastern Europe...(Video) Guard pull to knee bar to back take – Paul Persson IBJJF Europeans
May 09, 2014BJJEEComments Off on (Video) Guard pull to knee bar to back take – Paul Persson IBJJF Europeans
Swedish BJJ Black Belt Paul Persson, head coach of JJK Samurai shows us a very nice set up of guard pull to knee bar to back take that he pulled off at the 2014 Europeans in Lisbon:...ADCC European Trials Will Be Held In Sofia, Bulgaria On October 11
May 08, 2014BJJEEComments Off on ADCC European Trials Will Be Held In Sofia, Bulgaria On October 11
The capital city of Bulgaria will host the ADCC European Championship for 2014. The venue will be one of the most popular and contemporary arenas on the Balkans – Arena Armeec....Xande Ribeiro: ‘I Still Have 3 Good Years Left To Compete With This New Generation’
May 08, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Xande Ribeiro: ‘I Still Have 3 Good Years Left To Compete With This New Generation’
BJJ legend Xande Ribeiro could be out of this year’s Worlds , which will be held at the end of May in California. Xande has recently moved back to Brazil to focus on the...BREAKING NEWS: IBJJF Releases 2014 Rules With Updates
May 07, 2014BJJEEComments Off on BREAKING NEWS: IBJJF Releases 2014 Rules With Updates
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation announced today the latest updates to Jiu-Jitsu’s competition rules: Updates take place from May 11th. Major changes are regarding...Joe Lauzon on who he thinks has the best BJJ in MMA
May 07, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Joe Lauzon on who he thinks has the best BJJ in MMA
Just The Gi Top Podcast interviewed UFC Fighter Joe Lauzon (BJJ brown belt). He talks about who he thinks are the best Jiu-Jitsu players in MMA: Do you agree with Joe?2x European Champ Emilia Tuukkanen On Footlocks, Modern Jiu-Jitsu & Finland’s BJJ Scene
Emilia Tuukkanen is a fast rising prospect on the European BJJ scene. This purple belt competitor from Finland has already won the IBJJF Europeans at blue and purple and is now setting...Central-Eastern Europe Seminar Tour Of Karel “Silver Fox” Pravec, Czech-American Renzo Gracie Black Belt
May 07, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Central-Eastern Europe Seminar Tour Of Karel “Silver Fox” Pravec, Czech-American Renzo Gracie Black Belt
Czech-American Karel “Siver Fox” Pravec has 20 years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience (since 1993). During his training at the Renzo Gracie Academy, Karel has trained with and...Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs Bear Part 2; This Time As An Adult
May 07, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs Bear Part 2; This Time As An Adult
A few months ago, a video went viral on youtube. It featured 2 young boys wrestling a bear cub. One of the boys was rumored to have been UFC lightweight prospect Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib has...Alexandre Paiva: ‘Alliance Team Started After We United All Our Smaller Teams To Compete Under One Flag Against The Gracie Schools’
May 06, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Alexandre Paiva: ‘Alliance Team Started After We United All Our Smaller Teams To Compete Under One Flag Against The Gracie Schools’
The Alliance team have many representatives across the world. Their three flagship academies are located in Atlanta Georgia, Sao Paulo, and here — in Rio de Janeiro. The Rio gym...Ruotolo Twins: ‘Jiu-Jitsu Is Our Life’
May 06, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Ruotolo Twins: ‘Jiu-Jitsu Is Our Life’
The Ruotolo twins are shining example of determination, discipline and passion for Jiu-Jitsu: We are Kade & Tye Ruotolo. We started our jiu jitsu training in 2006. We train at the...Brandon Hetzler, Rickson Gracie Black Belt, On Training With Rickson & Marcelo & Bringing Back The Samurai Spirit
Hi Brandon, can you please introduce yourself to the BJJ Community of Eastern Europe? First, thank you for doing this interview, I am truly honored. My name is Brandon Hetzler and I’m...(Video) Ricardo Arona’s Seminar in Abu Dhabi In Front Of 120 BJJ Black Belts
May 05, 2014BJJEEComments Off on (Video) Ricardo Arona’s Seminar in Abu Dhabi In Front Of 120 BJJ Black Belts
The Brazilian Tiger Ricardo Arona still has no fixed date for his expected return to MMA. In the meantime, the BJJ black belt is spreading his knowledge around the world. While passing...Weekend Recap: IBJJF Brasileiro, Las Vegas Open, Copenhagen Gi & No Gi Open
May 05, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Weekend Recap: IBJJF Brasileiro, Las Vegas Open, Copenhagen Gi & No Gi Open
The IBJJF had a busy weekend with no less than 4 competitions running at the same time in 3 continents. Here’s a recap of the action: IBJJF Brasileiro The 2014 Brasileiro...(Video) David vs Goliath BJJ Match: Fetherweight vs Ultraheavyweight
May 05, 2014BJJEEComments Off on (Video) David vs Goliath BJJ Match: Fetherweight vs Ultraheavyweight
At the 2014 IBJJF Boca Raton Open this past weekend, featherweight Brian Harper of American Top Team competed in the open weight divisison. Brian ended up third and faced an ultra...