Breaking News: IBJJF To Test For PEDs At Pan 2013
Jan 23, 2013BJJEE
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
Jan 23, 2013BJJEE
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)
Jan 23, 2013BJJEE
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
Jan 22, 2013BJJEE
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
Jan 22, 2013BJJEE
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
Jan 21, 2013BJJEE
Highlights Of Xande Ribeiro’s seminar in Poland at Rocha Team Poland
Felipe Costa Explains the 2013 IBJJF Rules In Detail
Jan 21, 2013BJJEE
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
Jan 21, 2013BJJEE
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
Jan 21, 2013BJJEE
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
Jan 21, 2013BJJEE
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.”
Jan 21, 2013BJJEE
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
Jan 20, 2013BJJEE
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
Jan 18, 2013BJJEE
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
Jan 18, 2013BJJEE
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.”
Jan 18, 2013BJJEE
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
Jan 17, 2013BJJEE
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...
Top Japanese BJJ Black Belt Daisuke Nakamura Getting Ready For 2013 Europeans
Jan 17, 2013BJJEE
Daisuke Nakamura is one of the top black belts in Japan and is from Grabaka Gym, an academy founded by the former king of Pancrase, Sanae Kikuta, in Tokyo, Japan. He is aiming for the Europeans...
Exclusive Interview With Dennis Asche, Creator Of Connection Rio
Jan 16, 2013BJJEE
Dennis Asche must have the best job in the world! He is a hugely popular and important figure in the BJJ community, the creator of the Jiu-Jitsu accommodation and training experience in Rio De...
Do or Die Hyperfly BJJ Gi Review
Jan 16, 2013BJJEE
By Brendan from Gireviews.net (our friends) Check out their site, best Gi Review site on the net “You can’t teach heart” No, no you cannot. This is an important statement that I feel a...
3X European Champion Luke Costello:”I’m Going For The Grand Slam In 2013, Double Golds In All Major Tournaments!”
Jan 15, 2013BJJEE
1) Luke, can you please introduce yourself to the BJJ Community of Eastern Europe? Hi I’m Luke Costello, 23, BJJ Brown Belt, England. I train under Braulio Estima and my main titles are 3x...
Igor Silva On Training At GF Team & The Effectiveness Of The Closed Guard
Jan 14, 2013BJJEE
Igor Silva is one of the top players in BJJ‘s Super and Ultra heavyweight division. A black belt under Muzio de Angelis, Igor Silva also trains with Julio Cesar at the GF Team HQ. Igor is mostly...
Crossing Over From Wrestling To BJJ
Jan 14, 2013BJJEE
This blog is written by Connection Rio team member Torryn Heffelfinger. He’ll be blogging weekly on life and training BJJ in Rio de Janeiro. Source: trainingthedream.blogspot.com.br This...
What We Learned From The 2013 Copa Podio
Jan 14, 2013BJJEE
The 2013 BJJ season started off with a bang with Copa Pódio Heavyweight Grand Prix bringing together BJJ’s heavyweights and biggest stars. See the full results here Rodolfo Vieira is a beast...
Nutrition For Grapplers: Dates, the “Ideal Food”
Jan 14, 2013BJJEE
Dates are one of my favorite snacks. It’s a good healthy option if you want something sweet that is very healthy. You can take out the seed and blend them in a smoothie together with other...
