Renato ‘Babalu’ Sobral: “By Training Jiu-Jitsu, You Become A Better person.”
Jun 27, 2013BJJEE
Renato ‘Babalu’ Sobral fought his last bout this past Wednesday for the Bellator promotion. The BJJ black belt talks about his BJJ academy: Babalu’s Iron Gym: “For my...
Interview With Rodrigo Pagani (Saulo Ribeiro Black Belt) During His Seminar In Moscow, Russia
Jun 26, 2013BJJEE
1. Hi Rodrigo, can you please introduce yourself to the BJJ Community of Eastern Europe? Hi Bjj Comunity of Eastern Europe, my name is Rodrigo Pagani, 3 degree black belt under Saulo Ribeiro...
Dan Faggella vs. The Giant: How A Little Guy Beat A Giant…In 12 Seconds
Jun 26, 2013BJJEE
Dan Faggella is a BJJ Academy Owner, No Gi Pan Am Champion at 130 pounds, and recognized expert in lightweight BJJ. Dan writes or Jiu Jitsu Magazine, Jiu Jitsu Style, MMA Sports Mag, and more –...
BJJ and Judo Champ Leo Leite: “I Want To Follow The Footsteps Of Murilo Bustamante & Be A MMA Champion At Age 35.”
Jun 26, 2013BJJEE
Judo black belt (Pan Amareican Champion and member of Brazilian national judo team), BJJ black belt (World champion 2000) and now MMA fighter, Leo Leite debuted with a victory in mixed martial arts,...
BJJ & MMA Stars Peacefully Protest Corruption In Brazil
Jun 25, 2013BJJEE
Brazil is currently engulfed in a massive series of protests, incited originally by the raising of bus fare in the capital Sao Paulo. The demonstrations have since morphed into a general protest...
Results For Ippon Cup 2, No Gi Competition In Czech Republic
Jun 25, 2013BJJEE
This was a great competition in Czech Republic: IPPON CUP in NO GI GRAPPLING. They year they had 179 fighters and 32 teams from Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. Ippon Cup 2: No Gi Grappling...
Metamoris III: A Possible Vinny Magalhaes vs Marcus Buchecha No Gi Superfight?
Jun 25, 2013BJJEE
According to MMA reporter Guilherme Cruz, Metamoris is looking at signing another UFC fighter for Metamoris III but this time someone with a world class BJJ pedigree: Vinny Pezao Magalhaes. Vinny won...
Paulo & Joao Miyao Get Promoted To Black Belt: Set To Make Immediate Impact In New BB Division
Jun 25, 2013BJJEE
Yesterday, twin brothers Joao Miyao and Paulo Miyao were promoted to BJJ Black Belts by their Professor Cicero Costha in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The academy hosts other famous black belts such as Leandro...
Kyra Gracie: “Teaching Jiu-Jitsu To Kids At My Social Project Is My Priority In Life.”
Jun 24, 2013BJJEE
Source: Tatame During Christmas 2007, Kyra Gracie, started a social action, visiting the Santa Clara Family in Vargem Grande, taking donations for the children, along with her oncle Ryan Gracie. The...
Royce Gracie: “The Diaz Brothers Remind Me A Lot Of My Own Family.”
Jun 24, 2013BJJEE
We got up-close and personal with UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie inside the Bruce Buffer cover edition of Fighters Only magazine recently. The original UFC champion Royce Gracie, looked back on his...
Sweden’s First Female BJJ black Belt, Ida Hansson On The Worlds & Being A IBJJF Referee
Jun 24, 2013BJJEE
The first Swedish female black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Ida Hansson is also one of the top competitors of her generation, having fought throughout the world, medalling in some of the world’s...
Roger Gracie: “Chris Weidman Can Tap Anyone, Even Me…”
Jun 24, 2013BJJEE
Before his fight with Tim Kennedy, Roger Gracie talked with Espn about his preparation, and his opinion on the Weidman vs Anderson Siva fight: “You seem like a fighter not really into MMA for...
BJJ & Judo Champ Leo Leite Successful in MMA Debut @ Event “Fight Against Crack”
Jun 24, 2013BJJEE
The Festival “Fights Against Crack” was held at the famous Tijuca Tennis Club on Sunday June 23rd in Rio de Janeiro. Promoted by Murilo Bustamante, the event featured matches in...
Braulio Estima Visits Marcelo Garcia Academy 2013 (Video Documentary)
Jun 24, 2013BJJEE
Braulio Estima visists Marcelo Garcia’s acdemy in NYC and leads the class as a guest instructor for the day. he later goes on to spar with the students. Great video, not to miss:
BJJEE Gi Reviews: Hyperfly by DoorDie
Jun 21, 2013BJJEE
Source: Translated from French from our friends at www.planetejjb.com (check them out) The very popular Hyperfly Gi from DoorDie. This test is really one of those that I was the most excited about...
World Class Judoka & BJJ Brown Belt, Travis Stevens To Compete At Copa Podio Middleweight GP
Jun 21, 2013BJJEE
Destroyer of Brazilian judo at the Olympic and Pan-American Games, Travis Stevens (photo) is an instructor at the Renzo Gracie Academy and member of the American judo team. The American was chosen to...
Georges St-Pierre Earns First Stripe On BJJ Black Belt
Jun 21, 2013BJJEE
UFC welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre got a stripe on his BJJ black belt from Gracie Barra in Montreal today. Congrats to the champ and maybe he will show case some of his finishing jiu jitsu...
Drilling The Berimbolo Sweep
Jun 20, 2013BJJEE
Written by Dan Faggella for BJJ Eastern Europe. As any good grappler knows, there is no such thing as becoming an effective force on the mat by just taking it easy and relaxing all day. Even if you...
Renato ‘Babalu’ Sobral Retires From MMA, Returns To BJJ Roots
Jun 20, 2013BJJEE
Renato Babalu Sobral has just retired from MMA leaving his gloves in the center of the cage following a third round technical knockout loss to Jacob Noe in the Bellator 96 Summer Series Light...
Dominyka Obelenyte: Lithuanian Born, World BJJ Champion @Brown Belt At 17 Years of Age!
Jun 20, 2013BJJEE
It looks like another Eastern European is making waves in the world of Jiu-Jitsu: Domininyka Obelenyte is a Lithuanian born World BJJ champion at brown belt. She trains under Marcelo Garcia in...
Fabricio Werdum Set To Participate In ADCC 2013 & Claim 3rd Title
Jun 20, 2013BJJEE
Source: tatame.com.br Since winning the Brazilian trials for the ADCC in 2003, Fabricio Werdum has become one of the biggest names in the tournament. In his first participation in the edition...
Interview With South Africa’s First BJJ Black Belt: Rodney King
Jun 20, 2013BJJEE
Source: our friends at jitssa.net (South Africa’s leading BJJ website) Rodney King is currently a 3rd degree black belt under Rigan Machado, highest ranked BJJ practitioner in South...
Gracie Barra Hungary to Host this Year’s European Summer Camp
Jun 19, 2013BJJEE
As what was promised by Professor Max Carvalho, Gracie Barra Summer Camp for advanced learners will be commence in Hungary. Anyway, as you all may have learned by now, Prof. Max is the new regional...
Rodrigo Cavaca: “Buchecha Will Be The Best In Jiu-Jitsu History.”
Jun 19, 2013BJJEE
Two years after Having temporarily stopped his career due to knee surgery, 2013 will be a special year for Rodrigo Cavaca. After his great achievement – when he closed the category of ultra...
