Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News
UFC Contender Anthony Smith: ‘Rolling with Nicky Rod Was One Of The Worst Experiences I’ve Ever Been Through’
Dec 20, 2022BJJEEComments Off on UFC Contender Anthony Smith: ‘Rolling with Nicky Rod Was One Of The Worst Experiences I’ve Ever Been Through’
There are levels to this game, especially when it comes to Jiu-Jitsu. UFC light heavyweight contender & BJJ black belt Anthony Smith was recently a guest on the Luke Thomas podcast. Smith is a...Nick Rodriguez Fires Back at Gordon Ryan’s Greasing Accusations with PED Allegations
Dec 20, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Nick Rodriguez Fires Back at Gordon Ryan’s Greasing Accusations with PED Allegations
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3 was held last week and the main event of Gordon Ryan vs. Nick Rodriguez did not dissappoint. The initial opponent for Ryan was supposed to be Vinny Magalhaes, but the...Brilliant SCARF CHOKE Setup That’ll Make Your Opponents Go “Zzzz” Fast
Dec 20, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Brilliant SCARF CHOKE Setup That’ll Make Your Opponents Go “Zzzz” Fast
Chokes, it could be argued, are the king of submissions. When you lock in an Armbar, a Kimura, a Straight Ankle Lock, or even a Heel Hook… If the adrenaline is running high, your opponent can...19 Year Old BJJ Prodigy Andrew Tackett Gets Promoted to Black Belt
Dec 20, 2022BJJEEComments Off on 19 Year Old BJJ Prodigy Andrew Tackett Gets Promoted to Black Belt
Andrew, the younger of the Tackett brothers was promoted to black belt by Rodrigo Cabral (Checkmat). The 19-year-old claims to have overtrained 75% of his life. Known in grappling society, the duo of...Should You Combine Cardio and Strength Training?
Dec 19, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Should You Combine Cardio and Strength Training?
Should You Combine Cardio and Strength Training? As clichéd as it might sound, you have to build a summer body in winter so you can have a stress-free summer. Winter is also the time when you tend...Roger Gracie On Taking Risks, Failing Repeatedly, Trying Again & Succeeding
Dec 19, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Roger Gracie On Taking Risks, Failing Repeatedly, Trying Again & Succeeding
As you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you will cross paths with many different training partners and opponents, each with their own unique game. Some you will have an easier time handling, whereas others...Fabio Gurgel: “Jiu-Jitsu Is A Constant Evolution”
Dec 19, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Fabio Gurgel: “Jiu-Jitsu Is A Constant Evolution”
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a live organism – it keeps changing and evolving as the years pass. Even just five years ago, it’s been quite a bit different from what it is today… Let alone...John Danaher’s Advice: “Don’t Become A Doubter – Stay True To Your Self Belief”
Dec 19, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on John Danaher’s Advice: “Don’t Become A Doubter – Stay True To Your Self Belief”
Life isn’t always a smooth ride. Especially when you want to achieve something bigger than “everyday stuff” – be it in your family life, career, or whatever else… Like...Georges St-Pierre: “I Don’t Like Roller Coasters, I’m Kinda Scared”
Dec 19, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Georges St-Pierre: “I Don’t Like Roller Coasters, I’m Kinda Scared”
Look – you can be among the toughest people in the world, but there will still be things that you’re afraid of. For instance, Georges St-Pierre – one of the greatest in mixed...Surprise Your Opponents With The Estima Lock Submission
Dec 18, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Surprise Your Opponents With The Estima Lock Submission
The Estima Lock is an infamous foot lock that was developed by the Estima brothers Victor and Braulio. At the 2011 No Gi World Championship Victor Estima won all his matches by Estima lock. The...Dillon Danis Released his Boxing ‘Highlight’ Ahead of KSI Bout & It is Glorious
Dec 18, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Dillon Danis Released his Boxing ‘Highlight’ Ahead of KSI Bout & It is Glorious
Dillon Danis, professional MMA fighter and well-known “bad boy” of MMA and BJJ, seems to have a knack for stirring up drama. Dillon Danis has now made switch to boxing, as the Marcelo Garcia...Aleksander Emelianenko Has Just Lost in MMA to a 43 kg Lighter Youtuber
Dec 18, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Aleksander Emelianenko Has Just Lost in MMA to a 43 kg Lighter Youtuber
Fedor Emelianenko’s brother Aleksander is back in action. He faced Russian youtuber Svyatoslav Kovalenko who has close to 800,000 subscribers to his Youtube channel where he interviews various...How To Open Closed Guard In BJJ? Andre Galvao Demonstrates
Dec 18, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on How To Open Closed Guard In BJJ? Andre Galvao Demonstrates
There are numerous ways to open your training partner’s or opponent’s Closed Guard. However, you can’t just pick all of them; that is to say, you need to pick a handful of techniques and...The Ghost Escape – One Of The Best Ways To Escape Side Control
Dec 18, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on The Ghost Escape – One Of The Best Ways To Escape Side Control
Escaping the sidecontrol is one of the biggest challenges any beginner faces and it’s paramount to mastering bjj or even just saying you have rudimentary skills. Coming out of side control is no...Do You Even Z Guard, Bro? It’s Time To Learn It – Felipe Pena Shows How
Dec 18, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Do You Even Z Guard, Bro? It’s Time To Learn It – Felipe Pena Shows How
Be honest with us… Do you feel like you’re a bit behind the “modern” game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? If so, then you’re probably not playing the Z Guard game, either. But...Clinton Terry, Blind BJJ Black Belt: “I Lost My First 40 Fights And I Did Not Quit”
Dec 18, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Clinton Terry, Blind BJJ Black Belt: “I Lost My First 40 Fights And I Did Not Quit”
Feeling discouraged by your recent losses in competition… Almost as if you’re never going to win? Well, then you should look up to Clinton Terry, the first blind BJJ black belt from New...Zion Clark (Wrestler Born Without Legs) Wins Professional MMA Debut
Dec 18, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Zion Clark (Wrestler Born Without Legs) Wins Professional MMA Debut
Zion Clark, the famous collegiate wrestler who was born with no legs due to a rare birth disorder, just won his professional MMA debut! The 25-year old fought Eugene Murray, at the Gladiator...Gordon Ryan To Dillon Danis: “Clean My Cars And I’ll Give You $30 A Week”
Dec 18, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gordon Ryan To Dillon Danis: “Clean My Cars And I’ll Give You $30 A Week”
Gordon Ryan and Dillon Danis are old “enemies”, who have been going back and forth for some time against each other on social media. However, this rivalry was quiet for a bit… But...Renzo Gracie on His Vural Subway Incident: ‘The Guy Tried To Make a Scandal Screaming I Can’t Breathe’
Dec 17, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Renzo Gracie on His Vural Subway Incident: ‘The Guy Tried To Make a Scandal Screaming I Can’t Breathe’
Renzo Gracie was recently seen engaged in a fight, in a New York Subway. It is reported that the popular Gracie was having a conversation in Portuguese, with one of his fellow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...Khabib Nurmagomedov: “My Son Started Wrestling At Three And A Half Years Of Age”
Dec 17, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Khabib Nurmagomedov: “My Son Started Wrestling At Three And A Half Years Of Age”
Khabib Nurmagomedov is known as one of the greatest to ever do it in MMA – and there’s a good chance that his son will follow his footsteps. During a recent interview with Red Corner MMA...Bobby Green Says Islam Makhachev Has Been Doing Steroids From A Young Age
Dec 17, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Bobby Green Says Islam Makhachev Has Been Doing Steroids From A Young Age
Bobby Green, who is returning after a six-month USADA suspension for testing positive for Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), has accused Islam Makhachev of taking steroids from an extremely young age....Gordon Ryan Admits Nicky Rod Broke His Ankle With A Toehold
Dec 17, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gordon Ryan Admits Nicky Rod Broke His Ankle With A Toehold
Gordon Ryan faced Nick Rodriguez – who stepped in as a last-minute replacement for Vinny Magalhaes – in the latest UFC Fight Pass Invitational event. The match went into overtime (EBI...Gordon Ryan: ‘Nicky Rod Was Greasing. He Was So Slippery’
Dec 17, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Gordon Ryan: ‘Nicky Rod Was Greasing. He Was So Slippery’
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3 was held last night and the main event of Gordon Ryan vs. Nick Rodriguez did not dissapoint. The initial opponent for Ryan was supposed to be Vinny Magalhaes, but the...ADCC Champion Orlando Sanchez Passes Away at Age 40
Dec 16, 2022BJJEEComments Off on ADCC Champion Orlando Sanchez Passes Away at Age 40
The 2015 ADCC +99kg champion Orlando Sanchez passed away today December 15th. Nicknamed ‘Big-O’ and ‘The Cuban Tree Stump’, Sanchez was known for his larger than life outspoken persona as...