Author Archive: BJJEE
Kron Gracie On His Upcoming MMA Career: “I want to be way better than my father was…”
Being the son of a martial arts legend is extra pressure for anyone. But not for Kron Gracie , son of Rickson . Settled in California, United States, the black belt does not feel the...Czech Republic’s Michal Bittner On Gracie Academy Prague, His Master Robin Gracie & Competing As A Black Belt
Sep 13, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Czech Republic’s Michal Bittner On Gracie Academy Prague, His Master Robin Gracie & Competing As A Black Belt
Michal Bittner is a BJJ black belt under Robin Gracie that runs Prague’s Gracie Academy. He is also frequent competitor. In this interview with BJJ Eastern Europe Michal talks about the BJJ...2013 Split BJJ Open (Croatia) Results
Sep 12, 2013BJJEEComments Off on 2013 Split BJJ Open (Croatia) Results
The 2nd edition of the Split BJJ Open was held last weekend in Split, Croatia. Make sure to check our competition calendar to check out all upcoming competitions. Here are the results: WHITE FEMALE...Jiu-Jitsu Job Offer: Instructor Needed in Vienna, Austria
Sep 12, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Jiu-Jitsu Job Offer: Instructor Needed in Vienna, Austria
An MMA gym in Vienna, Austria, is looking for a BJJ black belt instructor. Around 12 sessions per week, NoGi and Mma experience required. For further details send a short CV to: Michelle...Manny Diaz: “Competing In Copa Podio Was An Unforgettable Experience Of A Lifetime.”
Sep 12, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Manny Diaz: “Competing In Copa Podio Was An Unforgettable Experience Of A Lifetime.”
Manuel “Beats” Diaz, or Manny to his friends is a multiple time World and Pan American Champion. Manny is a brown belt under Caio Terra who received his most recent belt rank on the...Roberto ‘Cyborg’ and Dean Lister Superfight @ World Jiu-Jitsu Expo
Sep 12, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Roberto ‘Cyborg’ and Dean Lister Superfight @ World Jiu-Jitsu Expo
After the news of the superfight between Romulo Barral and Leandro Lo , the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo 2013 announced, on Wednesday one more superfight for the event. The fair, held on 9 and 10...BJ Penn Returns To UFC To Coach TUF & Fight Frankie Edgar @Featherweight 145 lbs
Sep 12, 2013BJJEEComments Off on BJ Penn Returns To UFC To Coach TUF & Fight Frankie Edgar @Featherweight 145 lbs
After two losses to Frankie Edgar and a thirst for revenge, the legend BJ Penn is back to face his tormentor. On the tv show UFC Tonight, which belongs to the UFC , they announced that the two...BJJEE Gi Review: Doguera Arte Suave Gi
Sep 11, 2013BJJEEComments Off on BJJEE Gi Review: Doguera Arte Suave Gi
DOGUERA is a new clothing brand dedicated to modern martial arts, born from the passion of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA. The animal symbolizing the brand-name is the olive baboon (Papio Anubis) which...Chael Sonnen: “It’s OK To Lose, But Under-performing Will Haunt You…”
Love him or hate him, Chael Sonnen will be remembered. He hit it right on the nail when he talked about competition. This can apply to everything we do: It’s a two-man sport and you don’t...Top Selling Author Ryan Danz Writes Book About Principles Of Jiu-Jitsu For Everyday Life
Sep 11, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Top Selling Author Ryan Danz Writes Book About Principles Of Jiu-Jitsu For Everyday Life
Remember that awesome guy that hit the top TV ratings of the Amazing Race? Rings a bell? Ryan Danz is in Amazon’s top 50 authors list for his new book, Jiu-Jitsu Jurisprudence. The book is...Robert Drysdale: “When I Moved To Las Vegas, I Only Had Tournament Medals & 200 Dollars In My Pocket.”
Sep 10, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Robert Drysdale: “When I Moved To Las Vegas, I Only Had Tournament Medals & 200 Dollars In My Pocket.”
Multiple world and ADCC champion Robert Drysdale talks about his Jiu-Jitsu journey which was not always easy. From Brazil to the US: “The Drysdale Jiu-Jitsu project didn’t begin...Great Brazilian-Australian Hope William Dias: “I’m Dedicated To Achieving My Dream Of Becoming A World Champion.”
Sep 10, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Great Brazilian-Australian Hope William Dias: “I’m Dedicated To Achieving My Dream Of Becoming A World Champion.”
William Dias is a Brazilian BJJ black belt and Capoeira master living of Australia. He is one of the brightest BJJ stars coming out of Australia. He runs his school Brazil Combat in Perth. In this...Ronaldo Jacare: “I Want To Fight Belfort & Machida. I Don’t Want To But Would Fight Anderson If It Was For The Belt.”
Sep 10, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Ronaldo Jacare: “I Want To Fight Belfort & Machida. I Don’t Want To But Would Fight Anderson If It Was For The Belt.”
The debut Ronaldo Jacare in UFC had already drawn the attention of many people. But the crushing victory over the Japanese Yushin Okami , former challenger middleweight belt of the...Focused On ADCC & MMA, Gabi Garcia May Not Compete In BJJ In 2014
Sep 10, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Focused On ADCC & MMA, Gabi Garcia May Not Compete In BJJ In 2014
Currently, the major representative of Female Jiu-Jitsu goes by the name of Gabi Garcia . The 3 time world champion in absolute black belt has one more challenge ahead. On October 19, in...Leandro Lo Vs Romulo Barral Superfight @World Jiu-Jitsu Expo
Sep 09, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Leandro Lo Vs Romulo Barral Superfight @World Jiu-Jitsu Expo
One more electrifying SUPER FIGHT added to the card of the World Jiu-Jitsu EXPO! LEANDRO LO VS ROMULO BARRAL – NO GI , No weight limit. See you at the Long Beach Convention Center on...4 Rivers BJJ Championship 2013, Karlovac, Croatia, Oct 6
Sep 09, 2013BJJEEComments Off on 4 Rivers BJJ Championship 2013, Karlovac, Croatia, Oct 6
Be sure to check our competition calendar to plan your upcoming competitions: https://www.bjjee.com/events/ Date: 6/10/2013 – Sunday, starting 10 a.m. Location: Karlovac – Croatia,...Copa Podio: Felipe ‘Preguica’ Wins Middleweight GP, Clark Gracie Clarkoplatas His Way To Victory, Leandro Lo Beats Calansans.
Sep 09, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Copa Podio: Felipe ‘Preguica’ Wins Middleweight GP, Clark Gracie Clarkoplatas His Way To Victory, Leandro Lo Beats Calansans.
Felipe “Preguica” Pena was crowned champion of the Copa Podio middleweight event held on Sunday, September 8th, 2013 at the Tijuca Tennis Club in Rio de Janeiro. The Gracie Barra BH...Rodrigo Gracie Terrorized By Violent & Drunk Neighbor
Sep 08, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Rodrigo Gracie Terrorized By Violent & Drunk Neighbor
Rodrigo Gracie is a Brazilian retired professional MMA fighter a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who fought in Pride FC and was the 1998 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship Gold...Beast From The East: Eldar ‘Yakuza’: “This Year I’ve Competed 11 Times & Got 19 Medals.”
Sep 06, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Beast From The East: Eldar ‘Yakuza’: “This Year I’ve Competed 11 Times & Got 19 Medals.”
Eldar “Yakuza” is one of the biggest European BJJ prospects. The purple belt fighting out of Jungle BJJ in Czech Republic is a competition machine in Central-Eastern Europe, and...After Hanette Staack, Kyra Gracie Pulls Out Of ADCC 2013
Sep 06, 2013BJJEEComments Off on After Hanette Staack, Kyra Gracie Pulls Out Of ADCC 2013
Source; Tatame Another Brazilian fighter is out of ADCC , which takes place on October 19 in Beijing. After Hannette Staack, who refused to compete in the tournament because “the...2013 IBJJF Pro League Confirmed, Cash Prizes For Black Belt Competitors
Sep 06, 2013BJJEEComments Off on 2013 IBJJF Pro League Confirmed, Cash Prizes For Black Belt Competitors
IBJJF Pro League is confirmed! The event will happen on December 8th at CSULB Pyramid, Long beach, California. there will be four divisions for black belts: Rooster / Light Feather / Feather...Clark Gracie On Copa Podio: “I Will Show The Audience A Beautiful Jiu-Jitsu.”
Sep 05, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Clark Gracie On Copa Podio: “I Will Show The Audience A Beautiful Jiu-Jitsu.”
Four months after his last participation, Clark Gracie is coming back to Copa Podio, on the 8th of September,at Tijuca Tennis Club in Rio De Janeiro. In May of this year, the black belt...Breaking news: Lucas Leite vs Keenan Cornelius Superfight @ World Jiu-Jitsu Expo
Sep 05, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Breaking news: Lucas Leite vs Keenan Cornelius Superfight @ World Jiu-Jitsu Expo
BREAKING NEWS! KEENAN CORNELIUS VS LUCAS LEITE SUPER FIGHT at the World Jiu-Jitsu EXPO ! November 9th & 10th , 2013 at the Long Beach Convention Center , California. Buy tickets...Davi Ramos, Last Minute Replacement In Copa Podio Middleweight Grand Prix
Sep 04, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Davi Ramos, Last Minute Replacement In Copa Podio Middleweight Grand Prix
Source: Copapodio.com After winning the Nitrix Championship, an MMA event held in São Paulo last week, Davi Ramos has accepted the challenge of entering the fight for the Grand Prix title, according...