Author Archive: BJJEE
University Professor at Day, BJJ Player at Night: Meet Macedonia’s Martin Mihajlov
Nov 13, 2012BJJEEComments Off on University Professor at Day, BJJ Player at Night: Meet Macedonia’s Martin Mihajlov
1. Hi Martin can you please introduce yourself to our readers Hello BJJ Eastern Europe readers, Martin Mihajlov here from Skopje, Macedonia. I’m almost 3 BJJ years old and I’m training...NAGA Europe (Paris, France) 2012 Highlight
Nov 13, 2012BJJEEComments Off on NAGA Europe (Paris, France) 2012 Highlight
The 3rd edition of the North American Grappling Association (NAGA) Europe Open was held in Paris, France over the weekend. This is growing into one of the finest No gi and Gi competitions on the...From Middle Heavy to Ultra Heavy, Rafael Lovato Jr: “I’ve Competed At Four Different Weight Classes”
Nov 12, 2012BJJEEComments Off on From Middle Heavy to Ultra Heavy, Rafael Lovato Jr: “I’ve Competed At Four Different Weight Classes”
Source: Fightworks Podcast Rafael, you have medaled again at the highest level in another IBJJF event. The event was nearly perfect for you and even included a submission of CheckMat’s very...Xande Ribeiro, Jiu-Jitsu and Ginastica Natural Seminar In Bucharest, Romania
Nov 12, 2012BJJEEComments Off on Xande Ribeiro, Jiu-Jitsu and Ginastica Natural Seminar In Bucharest, Romania
Saturday, 24.11.2012, multiple world champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Xand Ribeiro will be conducting his second seminar in Romania. In addition to training Jiu-Jitsu (Gi + NO GI) he will do a Ginastica...Win a MKimono Gi and a Gameness XT Gi!!! BJJ Eastern Europe Photo Contest Sponsored By MKimonos and GrapplerGear. Most Votes Wins, Prices for 2nd & 3rd Place!
Nov 10, 2012BJJEEComments Off on Win a MKimono Gi and a Gameness XT Gi!!! BJJ Eastern Europe Photo Contest Sponsored By MKimonos and GrapplerGear. Most Votes Wins, Prices for 2nd & 3rd Place!
Win a MKimono Gi and a Gameness XT Gi!!! BJJ Eastern Europe Photo Contest Sponsored By MKimonos and GrapplerGear. Most Votes Wins, Prices for 2nd & 3rd Place!...No Gi World Champion Justin Rader: “I’m A Full Time Student & Also Work 40 Hours A Week.”
Nov 10, 2012BJJEEComments Off on No Gi World Champion Justin Rader: “I’m A Full Time Student & Also Work 40 Hours A Week.”
Source: Fightworkspodcast You have been successful in the IBJJF World No-Gi Championships for several years now. In 2009 you won gold medal as a brown belt, in 2010 you won the gold medal as a black...Cornelius vs Sousa, No Time Limit Superfight, Lloyd Irvin To Pay 5,000$
Nov 10, 2012BJJEEComments Off on Cornelius vs Sousa, No Time Limit Superfight, Lloyd Irvin To Pay 5,000$
Seems like the Graciemag interview of Jackson Sousa, Brazilian No-Gi Nationals champion, where Sousa said that he wanted to face Cornelius, caused quite a stir. Master Lloyd Irvin reacted by saying...Augusto Tanquinho: “A Lot Of people Who Criticize Referees, Are Not Knowledgeable About Rules & Positions.”
Nov 09, 2012BJJEEComments Off on Augusto Tanquinho: “A Lot Of people Who Criticize Referees, Are Not Knowledgeable About Rules & Positions.”
Source: The FighterWorks Podcast Tanquinho, this is your first gold medal as a black belt at the IBJJF No-Gi World Championship. How does it feel? How does this compare to other accomplishments in...Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti Blasts Team Lloyd Irvin
Nov 09, 2012BJJEEComments Off on Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti Blasts Team Lloyd Irvin
After Loyd Irvin had said about corruption in IBJJF. Romero Jacare, leader of Alliance had this to say: From Jacare Calvacanti’s facebook: “I am not here to advocate for the IBJJF...BJJ Black Belt, Alexander “Deda” Faria On His Mission To Develop BJJ In Russia
Nov 09, 2012BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Black Belt, Alexander “Deda” Faria On His Mission To Develop BJJ In Russia
1. Hi Deda can you please introduce yourself to our readers? My name is Alexander Faria, also known as Deda Faria. I’m Brazilian, 39 years old and came to live in Russia in September of these...BJJ Citizen of The World, Thomas Genske On Training In UK, Brazil, Australia, US, & Spain.
Nov 08, 2012BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Citizen of The World, Thomas Genske On Training In UK, Brazil, Australia, US, & Spain.
1.Hi Thomas, can you please introduce yourself to the BJJ community of Eastern Europe Hi, my name is Thomas Genske. Im 33. I was born in the Philippines to a German father and Filipina mother. I live...Caio Terra On His Candy Addiction:”I like to mix candies as much as possible.”
Nov 08, 2012BJJEEComments Off on Caio Terra On His Candy Addiction:”I like to mix candies as much as possible.”
Source: BJJ Legends Caio Terra likes sweets. Did you see his Halloween post to Facebook? There’s also a youtube video that I thought was a spoof where they pick Caio up from the airport and...BJJ Is Booming In Russia.The Legendary Aleksandr Karelin Appreciates.
Marcus Vinicius (Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club) was recently promoting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Russia. His first trip to the country took place in 2007 and now he has come back and the gentle art in...Lloyd Irvin Has Strong Words Against “IBJJF Referee Corruption.”
This statement comes after the much debated controversial lightweight final between Jt Torres and Tanquinho. Source: Lloyd Irvin facebook page <IBJJF Ref Corruption> Must Be Nice! It’s...Marcus Buchecha: “I have the whole day to train, do physical conditioning & hit the beach.”
Nov 07, 2012BJJEEComments Off on Marcus Buchecha: “I have the whole day to train, do physical conditioning & hit the beach.”
Source: GRACIEMAG Metamoris Pro and your fight to a draw with Roger Gracie took place on the 14th of last month, but there are still fans and readers talking about it on our Facebook page. What did...Rickson Gracie, Amsterdam Seminar Report
Here is a report from Rickson Gracie’s Seminar from last weekend in Amsterdam. Source: Part Time Grappler I attended the Rickson Gracie jiu jitsu seminar in Amsterdam, Holland on the 3rd/4th of...Watch Finals, Funny Moments & Best Matches From NO GI Worlds 2012
Nov 06, 2012BJJEEComments Off on Watch Finals, Funny Moments & Best Matches From NO GI Worlds 2012
Some finals are still not available on Youtube, but as soon as they are we will put them up on this page so be sure to check back here. 2012 NoGi Worlds: DJ Jackson x Roberto “Tussa”...7th Degree Coral Belt Master Luiz Palhares On Training With Rickson, Teaching US Navy Seals & BJJ In Albania
Master Luiz Palhares will hold a seminar in Tirana Albania and in Sofia, Bulgaria at the end of November/ beg of December 1. Hi Master Luiz, can you please introduce yourself to the BJJ community of...Watch Marcio “Pe De Pano” Cruz Pull Off A Reverse Triangle In MMA
Nov 05, 2012BJJEEComments Off on Watch Marcio “Pe De Pano” Cruz Pull Off A Reverse Triangle In MMA
BJJ World Champion, Marcio “Pe De Pano” Cruz’s Inverted Triangle Finish in MMA from this past weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada.Sweden’s Sebastian Brosche On His Multiple World Titles, Yoga & How To Improve Your Guard Passing
1.Hi Sebastian, can you please introduce yourself to the BJJ community of Eastern Europe? My name is Sebastian Brosche, i am 28 yearsold and have a brown belt in BJJ and second degree black belt in...World No Gi 2012, Black Belt Finals Review and Results
Nov 05, 2012BJJEEComments Off on World No Gi 2012, Black Belt Finals Review and Results
Bloody Elbow did a in depth Play by play of the event. Here is what went down in the black Belt finals: Men’s Black Belts Rooster-weight Final: Caio Terra vs. Fabio Passos – Fabio pulls...Lloyd Irvin: “We Need More Non-Brazilians World Champions To Make The Sport Grow.”
Meet Team Lloyd Irvin: America’s Team. This week on a special edition of This week in BJJ, Team Lloyd Irvin joins Budo Jake in the Budo studio 1 day before the 2012 NoGi worlds. David Avellan,...Preview: 2012 No Gi Worlds
Nov 02, 2012BJJEEComments Off on Preview: 2012 No Gi Worlds
My good friend Kris Novell made this very detailed review for his website Pulling The Line. Lots of good articles there. Brown Belt Male Rooster Lower weights are usually pretty low in number of...Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Competition
Nov 02, 2012BJJEEComments Off on Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Competition
Source: US Grappling Weight Cutting: Two days before a tournament is not the time to decide you will experiment with weight cutting. Weight cutting is a process. Weight cutting takes practice. Weight...