Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News
Caio Terra’s Emotional Black Belt Promotion Story: “I Was In The Second Place…”
May 28, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Caio Terra’s Emotional Black Belt Promotion Story: “I Was In The Second Place…”
Earning your black belt in BJJ is the first step on a new journey. The exciting beginning of a new, lifelong beginning. However, Caio Terra wasn’t too ecstatic about his black belt promotion....Nicholas Meregali Reveals Why He Doesn’t Want To Compete In IBJJF Events
May 28, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Nicholas Meregali Reveals Why He Doesn’t Want To Compete In IBJJF Events
Nicholas Meregali recently announced that he’s withdrawing from competing in the IBJJF events. But why did he decide to do that? He revealed more about his decision in a recent MMA Hoje podcast...Michael Chandler Explains How He Got His Testosterone Level So High At 37 Years Old
May 27, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Michael Chandler Explains How He Got His Testosterone Level So High At 37 Years Old
Nowadays, the topic of increasing testosterone levels has become quite popular mainly because men tend to experience testosterone reduction as they age. This sex hormone is commonly present in males...Cyborg Submits Former Professional Boxer 33 Times In A 6-Minute BJJ Round
May 27, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Cyborg Submits Former Professional Boxer 33 Times In A 6-Minute BJJ Round
Tony Jeffries is an Olympic Bronze medalist & former undefeated professional boxer. He is one of the best-known names in boxing, and not just because of his amateur and professional competition...Dillon Danis Calls Out “Coward” Cops For Not Intervening When He Was Subdued By A Security Guard
May 27, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Dillon Danis Calls Out “Coward” Cops For Not Intervening When He Was Subdued By A Security Guard
Dillon Danis has recently expressed his frustration with police officers who failed to intervene during the viral “bar incident” – when he was subdued by a security guard. In a now...Mikey Musumeci: “Toxic Jiu-Jitsu Community Destroyed Tammi’s Enjoyment For Competing”
May 27, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mikey Musumeci: “Toxic Jiu-Jitsu Community Destroyed Tammi’s Enjoyment For Competing”
One of the things that Mikey Musumeci likes about ONE Championship is their equal treatment of male and female fighters. This is even more important to Mikey than it already would be, because his...BJJ Advice: Relax Your Face When You Roll
May 26, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Advice: Relax Your Face When You Roll
Now, we know what you’re thinking… “Keep my face relaxed? What does that have to do with Jiu-Jitsu?” Well, you’ll be surprised to learn that it’s got a lot to do...Ffion Davies Promoted To 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt By JT Torres
May 26, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Ffion Davies Promoted To 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt By JT Torres
Ffion Davies, one of the world’s most elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors, has been promoted to the rank of a 1st degree BJJ black belt! The IBJJF No-Gi World Championship title holder, as...The Best Way to Tape your Injured Thumb for Jiu-Jitsu
May 26, 2023BJJEEComments Off on The Best Way to Tape your Injured Thumb for Jiu-Jitsu
Taping your thumb is a common practice in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and other grappling arts to help provide support and stabilization for sprains and minor strains. Here are the basic steps: Start by...[BREAKING] Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Team To Face B-Team In A Grappling Event
May 26, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [BREAKING] Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Team To Face B-Team In A Grappling Event
Yes, it’s official! Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team is scheduled to face the B-Team in a grappling event! The date is yet to be announced, but the event is to take place in Kazahstan. The...Mikey Musumeci Reveals His PEDs Test Results
May 25, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mikey Musumeci Reveals His PEDs Test Results
Mikey Musumeci is one of the top-ranking BJJ athletes in the world, who’s recently become more vocal about the performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) abuse in the sport. So, it doesn’t really...Craig Jones Roasts Nicholas Meregali For “Copying Gordon Ryan”
May 25, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Craig Jones Roasts Nicholas Meregali For “Copying Gordon Ryan”
Craig Jones recently delivered a recap of the latest Who’s Number One (WNO) event. And, well, he focused a lot on Nicholas Meregali. Specifically, Jones decided to comment on Meregali’s...Ralph Gracie Almost Got Into A Fight With Mexican Gang Boss: “He Kept Looking At Me”
May 25, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Ralph Gracie Almost Got Into A Fight With Mexican Gang Boss: “He Kept Looking At Me”
Ralph Gracie, one of the most notorious names from the Gracie family, was convicted of assaulting Flavio Almeida during the 2018 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships. In 2021, he was sentenced to 6 months...Mackenzie Dern Details Being Unable to Defend Herself from her Ex-Husband’s Physical Abuse
May 24, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Mackenzie Dern Details Being Unable to Defend Herself from her Ex-Husband’s Physical Abuse
UFC Vegas 73, held this Saturday in Las Vegas was marked by the American-Brazilian Mackenzie Dern who had a dominant performance from start to finish, overcoming Angela Hill by unanimous decision...From underground fights to mainstream success: How Nevada became the epicenter of MMA
May 24, 2023BJJEEComments Off on From underground fights to mainstream success: How Nevada became the epicenter of MMA
Nevada, and more specifically, Las Vegas, is a vibrant, high-energy environment which attracts some of the biggest names for some of the world’s most significant sporting events. ...Draculino Reveals The Reality Of BJJ Business Success: “There Isn’t A Day That I’m Not Working”
May 24, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Draculino Reveals The Reality Of BJJ Business Success: “There Isn’t A Day That I’m Not Working”
Being a successful BJJ business owner is all about training, coaching, seminars, and enjoying the BJJ lifestyle… Right? Well, not quite. As in all things business-related, being successful in...Frankie Edgar Promoted To 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt
May 24, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Frankie Edgar Promoted To 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt
Frankie Edgar, former UFC lightweight world champion, has just been promoted to the rank of a 3rd degree BJJ black belt! Ricardo Almeida, his long-time coach and friend, promoted him and shared the...ADCC Champion Orlando Sanchez Exact Cause Of Death Revealed
May 24, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADCC Champion Orlando Sanchez Exact Cause Of Death Revealed
ADCC champion and elite BJJ athlete Orlando Sanchez passed away back in December 2022. In a coroner report shared just a few days ago, it has been revealed that the cause of Sanchez’s death was...Gordon Ryan Out Indefinitely as Health Issues Persist
May 23, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Gordon Ryan Out Indefinitely as Health Issues Persist
3x ADCC champion and arguably No Gi GOAT Gordon Ryan (27) has had to deal with a few notable health issues throughout his storied jiu-jitsu career. One of the main issues he has struggled with is...You’ve Got To Learn These Superb Foot Lock Breaking Mechanics
May 23, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on You’ve Got To Learn These Superb Foot Lock Breaking Mechanics
The straight ankle lock (depending on how it is performed is known in judo as an akiresuken-gatame or ashi-hishigi) is what is usually thought of as an ankle lock. It is typically performed using the...How To Escape Mount When Opponent Covers Your Head?
May 23, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on How To Escape Mount When Opponent Covers Your Head?
Remember every time you are stuck in the mount and you can’t escape for dear life? You are being smashed and left at the mercy of your opponent and are clueless on how to escape? For many...Jacare Demonstrates A Great Morote Seoi Nage Variation
May 23, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Jacare Demonstrates A Great Morote Seoi Nage Variation
Do your Judo throws suck? Don’t worry, you’re not alone – but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start working on them! For example, here is a super effective throw setup...The Legendary Ricardo Arona to Return to Grappling Competitions? BJJ Stars Teases Comeback Campaign
May 23, 2023BJJEEComments Off on The Legendary Ricardo Arona to Return to Grappling Competitions? BJJ Stars Teases Comeback Campaign
Ricardo Arona is one of those athletes whom the younger BJJ enthusiasts have trouble recalling – and no wonder, because he was a superbly dominant competitor back in the late ’90s and...Anderson Silva Teaches his Son a Jiu-Jitsu ‘lesson’: ‘You’re going to fly’
May 23, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Anderson Silva Teaches his Son a Jiu-Jitsu ‘lesson’: ‘You’re going to fly’
MMA legend Anderson da Silva is a 3rd degree BJJ black belt under Ricrado De La Riva. He has legit BJJ skills which he has showcased in a few occasions in his MMA career. He just doesn’t use...