Category Archive: Articles, Strength & Conditioning
How To Never Gas Out For BJJ
Nov 28, 2021BJJEEComments Off on How To Never Gas Out For BJJ
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. Gassing out on the mats at training, it happens. Especially when going from hard roll to hard roll with little rest. But in competition? This...Jon Bernthal, Main Actor of “The Punisher”, Trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 28, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Jon Bernthal, Main Actor of “The Punisher”, Trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jon Bernthal is an actor best known for his role as Shane on “The Walking Dead”; as well as for his main role in “The Punisher”. He’s also worked on “The Wolf of Wall...Jon Jones Gets Humbled Wrestling with World Champion J’Den Cox
Nov 28, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Jon Jones Gets Humbled Wrestling with World Champion J’Den Cox
The controversial former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has posted a new video of him wrestling with world freestyle wrestling champion and Olympic wrestling bronze medalist J’den...If Your Side Control Escapes Suck, Follow These Tips
Nov 28, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on If Your Side Control Escapes Suck, Follow These Tips
So your Side Control escapes kinda suck, don’t they? Don’t worry – we’ve all been there at one point in time or another (sometimes more than once, especially as you climb...Polaris 18: Full Results & Highlights
Nov 28, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Polaris 18: Full Results & Highlights
Polaris 18 did not disappoint. The event featured a total of 6 submissions, with almost every match being high-paced and full of exciting techniques and setups. For instance, Stevie Ray – a PFL...Andrew Schulz: “Jiu-Jitsu is Useless in High Level MMA”
Nov 28, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Andrew Schulz: “Jiu-Jitsu is Useless in High Level MMA”
Apparently Comedian Andrew Schultz is a bjj doubter. One recent Twitter post of his revealed he BJJ to be useless in MMA: I’ve never done jiu jitsu. So yes you prolly would. But JIU JITSU IS...Marcelo Garcia Teaches Armbar Setup vs. Kneeling Opponent
Nov 27, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Marcelo Garcia Teaches Armbar Setup vs. Kneeling Opponent
You might be in favor of starting on your feet (if so, kudos to you). Or you might feel more comfortable pulling guard and forcing your opponent to pass it – why not. But whatever your...Buchecha: “I Proved Myself In BJJ Already, It’s Time For A New Challenge”
Nov 27, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Buchecha: “I Proved Myself In BJJ Already, It’s Time For A New Challenge”
Marcus Buchecha Almeida has done it all in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As one of the greatest grapplers of all time, he’s won 13 world titles as a black belt and 2 ADCC titles as well; now deciding...ADCC 2022: Tickets Sell Out in Less Than 24hrs, NFT’s To Be Introduced
Nov 27, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADCC 2022: Tickets Sell Out in Less Than 24hrs, NFT’s To Be Introduced
The popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing by the minute – and it couldn’t be more evident than it was last night, when all 12.000 seats for ADCC 2022 were sold out in less than 24...Tom DeBlass Opens Up for CNN: “I Was Sexually Abused As A Child”
Nov 26, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Tom DeBlass Opens Up for CNN: “I Was Sexually Abused As A Child”
One of the most well-known and appreciated BJJ athletes and coaches, Tom DeBlass, recently published his very own autobiography! “How You Bear It: Triumph And Resilience In Life” reached #1 on...The Big Brother Sweep is Your New Favorite Sweep from Closed Guard
Nov 26, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on The Big Brother Sweep is Your New Favorite Sweep from Closed Guard
There’s no denying it: sweeping people from Closed Guard can sometimes be surprisingly difficult. Especially as you climb through the ranks and as your opponents become more skillful in...BJJ World Champion Erberth Santos Has Run-In With Brazilian Police, Thrown Out of Bar
Nov 26, 2021BJJEEComments Off on BJJ World Champion Erberth Santos Has Run-In With Brazilian Police, Thrown Out of Bar
Controversial BJJ World Champion, Erberth Santos was involved with the police, and was expelled from a party, in Santa Catarina. The Jiu-Jitsu champion accused the police of racism. Erberth Santos...How To Avoid Injuries When Rolling with Spazzy White Belts?
Nov 25, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on How To Avoid Injuries When Rolling with Spazzy White Belts?
Learning how to deal with those new spazzy white belts in BJJ… Can be a rather difficult task. Although you should have the patience for them (we were all beginners once, weren’t we?),...Manteca Police Department Adopts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training
Nov 25, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Manteca Police Department Adopts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… It’s almost as if it was designed for law enforcement – allowing it to overpower and control the violent person, staying safe all the while not afflicting any...MMA Fighter & BJJ Practitioner Arrested for Biting Roommate’s Testicle
Nov 25, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on MMA Fighter & BJJ Practitioner Arrested for Biting Roommate’s Testicle
There are no rules on the street, right? Even when you’re a trained mixed martial arts athlete. On November 11, MMA fighter and BJJ practitioner Donovan Salvato allegedly assaulted his roommate...Cole Abate Explains How He Won ADCC Trials as a 16-Year Old & Blue Belt
Nov 24, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Cole Abate Explains How He Won ADCC Trials as a 16-Year Old & Blue Belt
Imagine being just 16 years old and sporting a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt around your waist… And winning the ADCC Trials. Impossible? Well, somebody forgot to tell that to Cole Abate. The...Watch: BJJ Black Belt Kody Steele KO’s Opponent in 13 Seconds
Nov 24, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Watch: BJJ Black Belt Kody Steele KO’s Opponent in 13 Seconds
Kody Steele is a well-known grappler, coming out of the Brazilian Fight Factory in Austin (Texas). He competes rather frequently at high-level tournaments such as Who’s Number One (WNO),...Kheydon Gracie – Royce’s Son – Enlists Into US Army Rangers
Nov 23, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Kheydon Gracie – Royce’s Son – Enlists Into US Army Rangers
When you hang out with people who hold physical fitness, discipline, and progress in high regard… Then there’s an enormous chance that you’ll become successful, in whichever field...Neil Melanson Demonstrates How To Counter The “Ball Splitter”
Nov 23, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Neil Melanson Demonstrates How To Counter The “Ball Splitter”
You’ve been working hard on your Triangle Choke, haven’t you? Of course you have, it shows. Day in and day out, you’ve drilled it and practiced setting it up in every single roll....Andre Galvao Inducted Into The ADCC Hall Of Fame
Nov 23, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Andre Galvao Inducted Into The ADCC Hall Of Fame
It is now official. Andre Galvao, an ADCC 6x title and 4x superfight winner, has been inducted into the ADCC Hall Of Fame! The promotion shared the news on their Instagram account: ADCC Hall of Fame:...Ben Askren Explains Why Dagestan Wrestlers Are So Dominant
Nov 22, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Ben Askren Explains Why Dagestan Wrestlers Are So Dominant
What makes Dagestan, a region Russian, so good at Wrestling and combat sports? “In Dagestan, they train more on technique and skills. It is a more beautiful style of wrestling.” former...Lachlan Giles: “Short On Time For BJJ? Emulate A High-Level Grappler”
Nov 22, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Lachlan Giles: “Short On Time For BJJ? Emulate A High-Level Grappler”
Do you remember Lachlan Giles’ run at ADCC 2019? Of course you do. That tournament was one of the most memorable ones in history, much thanks to Lachlan’s winning streak in the absolute...The Legendary Tale Of BJJ Icon Renzo Gracie
Nov 22, 2021BJJEEComments Off on The Legendary Tale Of BJJ Icon Renzo Gracie
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...Watch: ‘Mat Made’, New Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Themed Reality Show
Nov 22, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Watch: ‘Mat Made’, New Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Themed Reality Show
MAT MADE Reality TV is the project of jiu-jitsu black belt Kenny Kim who takes you to a new city to explore the city, culture, food, fun and the jiu jitsu mats. The show will travel to BJJ...