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Author Archive: BJJEE

2013 BJJ European Open Results & Review

The beginning of the 2013 IBJJF season was as usual the European Open in Lisbon. This year, the competition was full of eventful moments. Many things were expected by BJJ fans: The return of the...

How To Control Your Cravings For Unhealthy Foods

If you want to live the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle, you need to eat clean. This starts by putting an end to all types of junk food and sweets. Most people have no trouble, when highly motivated, to eat...

Best Pre-Workout Foods

Source: Men’s fitness Want to get the most out of your workout? Then eat the right foods beforehand. Although you may be tempted to skip the calories, the food you eat before you exercise will...

Marcus Buchecha Almeida On His Return To Competition, Fighting Rodolfo Vieira etc

2012 was a breakout year for Marcus Buchecha. He won the double gold at the Pans and the Worlds making a big impression. He finished his year off, by dominating Roger Gracie at Metamoris Pro in a...

Europeans: Faria & Nogueira Close Out Absolute, Luanna To Meet Michelle in Final

Day 3 of the 2013 European Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship was a day full of action. Juveniles and masters & seniors took the stage. After them, it was the turn of the stars to play at the...

2 Break Out Stars Dominate The Purple Belts at 2013 Europeans

Charlotte Von Baumgarten (Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Germany) and Tim Spriggs (Team Lloyd Irvin) both took double gold (weight and absolute) at Purple belt at Europeans. Charlotte Von Baumgarten is the big...

The Next World Champion Presents: The BJJ Kumite Episode 2

In the second episode of the BJJ Kumite, Nyjah Easton faces Sofia Amarante in a Black Belt Kumite match and the next round of the Brown Belt Kumite continues.

2013 IBJJF European Open Championship Preview & Predictions

From the 24th to the 27th of January at the Casal Vistoso municipal sports complex, in Lisbon, Portugal, the Europeans will kick off the 2013 Ibjjf season. Watch out for Fernando Terere to make his...

Breaking News: IBJJF To Test For PEDs At Pan 2013

USJJF is pleased to announce it has contracted with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to provide an anti-doping testing program at the Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships, to be held at the Bren Event...

Interview With Cadu Francis, One of The Pioneers Of BJJ in Holland

Hyperfly Do or Die athlete Cadu Francis from Brazil (Yamasaki academy) is perhaps the Godfather of Dutch BJJ. He came to teach BJJ in Holland in the early 2000’s but has now moved on to the USA...

BJJ Interview With Ottavia Bourdain (Wife of Famous TV Chef Anthony Bourdain)

Source: our friends at GiFreak.com , check them out they’re great BJJ blue belt Ottavia Bourdain has been making a name for herself in the East Coast grappling circuit. Her husband is Anthony...

Official Lloyd Irvin Statement About The Rape Case

An Open Letter From Lloyd Irvin Regarding The Reported Events Of New Years Eve 2012 & The Ensuing Conversation About Himself & His Team During The First Half Of January 2013 Source: Graciemag...

Some Good Points On How To Develop Your Mental Game In Jiu-Jitsu

Some of Omar French’s research on how to work on your mental game. Made for Jiu Jitsu but applies to any sport. One of the best jiu-jitsu techniques you can have in your arsenal. Some good...

Highlights Of Xande Ribeiro’s Seminar in Poland

Highlights Of Xande Ribeiro’s seminar in Poland at Rocha Team Poland  

Felipe Costa Explains the 2013 IBJJF Rules In Detail

Are you Competing Any time soon? Do you know the rules  www.BrazilianBlackBelt.com & www.FelipeCosta.com talks you through the rules of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition. It is a guide to the...

Lucky Gi Bamboo Series Fleur-De-Lis Gi Review

Source: Our friends at Gireviews.net These new Lucky Gi Bamboo Series Fleur de lis have a new type of fabric never really seen before in BJJ gis: Bamboo. They claim to be stronger, softer, very...

Learn To Defend Gabriel Gonzaga’s Arm In Guillotine

In this special edition Gracie Breakdown, Rener is joined by his fiancé, Eve Torres, who very recently retired from the WWE. They were all set for their vacation to the Riviera Maya, but after...

Ludus Team Russia Preparing For 2013 Europeans

On january, from 1rst to 14th, Russia is on a state of Holiday. Russians follow the Julian Calendar which means that Orthodox Christians (majority of Russians) celebrate Christmas and New Year...

Vinny Magalhaes Doesn’t Like “Keyboard Warriors.”

The internet is a virtual world were some people feel empowered to give their opinion abouth real life fighters. UFC Light Heavyweight Vinny Magalhaes made a statement today about on his Facebook...

Luta Livre Open in Budva, Montenegro

On Saturday Feb 9, 2013 there will be a Luta Livre (submission wrestling) tournament in Budva, Montenegro. More information here:  http://www.facebook.com/events/323300474442914/

BJJ Stars To Look Out For at the 2013 Europeans

From the 24th to the 27th of January at the Casal Vistoso municipal sports complex, the Europeans will kick off the 2013 Ibjjf season. Watch out for Fernando Terere to make his comeback to big...

Lloyd Irvin On His Investment In BJJ’s Growth, His Team’s Success & Keenan’s Performance @Copa Podio

Lloyd Irvin is the head coach of one of the most successful Brazilian Jiu Jitsu schools in the United States. He has earned his place in Jiu Jitsu having successfully raised the games of tremendous...

Rillion Gracie: “In The US, Some Black Belts Are Promoting Themselves.”

Rilion Gracie is the youngest son (and the 20th) of Gracie Jiu Jitsu founder Carlos Gracie. Rilion naturally became a master in the family trade, Jiu Jitsu, having had a strong influence in the...

Jeet Kune Do & BJJ Instructor Robert Parmakovski On The limitations of BJJ As A Self Defense Art

  Robert Parmakovski is a world class Jeet Kune Do instructor and purple belt under Roy Harris. He has academies in France, Sydney and Melbourne.For more info on Mr Parmakovski’s Bio...