Category Archive: Articles, Health & Nutrition
How To Prevent Getting A Staph Infection In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nov 23, 2020BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on How To Prevent Getting A Staph Infection In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
One of the worst things that can happen when you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is being forced to stop training. Almost every Jiujiteiro understands what this is about; you enjoy spending time on the...Who Would Win Between a PRIME Rickson Gracie & Roger Gracie?
Nov 23, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Who Would Win Between a PRIME Rickson Gracie & Roger Gracie?
10x BJJ World Champion and former ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion Roger Gracie has been a BJJ competitor for 20 years. Gracie retired from Jiu-Jitsu by finally submitting his nemesis, Marcus...Jocko Willink on If Beginners Should Be Taught Dangerous BJJ Techniques
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Heel hooks, calf slicers, and neck cranks are all deemed dangerous submissions and prohibited from competition by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), a non-profit that hosts...John Danaher On How To Return To Jiu-Jitsu After a Long Break
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Whether it’s just a week or a full month of rest, there are many advantages but also disadvantages to taking time off from BJJ practice. Although the determination and perseverance of a Jiu-Jitsu...Muay Thai Instructor Uses Jiu-Jitsu to Subdue Manhattan Baby Abduction Suspect
Nov 23, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Muay Thai Instructor Uses Jiu-Jitsu to Subdue Manhattan Baby Abduction Suspect
A good Samaritan used his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills to stop an attempted kidnapping at Madison Square Park in NYC this month. Brian Kemsley, 33, a Muay Thai instructor and BJJ practitioner found...How To Do Rickson Gracie’s Impressive Breathing Exercises in 3 Steps
Nov 20, 2020grappler zComments Off on How To Do Rickson Gracie’s Impressive Breathing Exercises in 3 Steps
We’ve all seen Rickson’s impressive breathing exercises in the documentary Choke. What Rickson is doing is called a ‘Kriya or internal’ cleaning exercise. It’s a self...Wrestling Legend Dan Gable: ‘They Say Wrestling Isn’t For Everybody, But I Say It Should Be’
Nov 20, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Wrestling Legend Dan Gable: ‘They Say Wrestling Isn’t For Everybody, But I Say It Should Be’
Dan Gable is best known for his coaching accolades (including 15 NCAA team team titles for university of Iowa) but the legend is primarily forged on a career that totaled only one lost match in his...Things You Should Probably Never Say to Your BJJ Instructor
Nov 20, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Things You Should Probably Never Say to Your BJJ Instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t easy and it’s quite often contrary to inept instincts. Here are some pearls of wisdom you should probably keep to yourself: There’s a place and a way to...What Should Your Focus be if You’re Training BJJ Purely for Self Defense
Nov 20, 2020grappler zComments Off on What Should Your Focus be if You’re Training BJJ Purely for Self Defense
One can never necessarily be completely “ready” for a real self defense situation, however, we can increase our odds of surviving against a violent attacker by targeting certain moves, and...Pro BJJ Tip: Focus Less On Collecting Techniques & More On Combinations
Nov 20, 2020grappler zComments Off on Pro BJJ Tip: Focus Less On Collecting Techniques & More On Combinations
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. Less number of techniques and more combinations It’s Time to Use...Turkish Get Ups: The Secret of the Ottoman Army
Nov 20, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Turkish Get Ups: The Secret of the Ottoman Army
Written by Emre Bardakci a specialist in Biomechanics. Emre is a black belt in Judo, blue belt in BJJ and has spent over 12 years in Turkey training with Turkish Wrestlers, Judokas,...7 Signs You’re Getting Serious About Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 19, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 7 Signs You’re Getting Serious About Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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...5 Scientific Reasons Why Martial Arts Keeps You Happy And Stress-Free
Nov 19, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 5 Scientific Reasons Why Martial Arts Keeps You Happy And Stress-Free
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...Gordon Ryan Flees New Jersey & Has Arrived at His New Home Outside the US
Nov 19, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Gordon Ryan Flees New Jersey & Has Arrived at His New Home Outside the US
The suspense is over, 3x ADCC world champion has revealed where he has moved to Puerto Rico! The world’s best No Gi grappler decided to leave to New York last week because of various reasons:...Here Are Some Of The Best Pressure Passers In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 19, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Here Are Some Of The Best Pressure Passers In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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...Jocko Willink Teaches a Very Cool Misdirection Guard Pass on Dean Lister
Nov 19, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Jocko Willink Teaches a Very Cool Misdirection Guard Pass on Dean Lister
The Baddest Man in the BJJ World is Jocko Willink. From September of 1990 to 2010 Willink was a Navy SEAL Platoon Commander and Seal Task Unit Commander leading hundreds of operations in combat. He...Prevent Frequent BJJ Shoulder Injuries With This Routine
Nov 19, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Prevent Frequent BJJ Shoulder Injuries With This Routine
What’s versatile is fragile. And the glenohumeral joint or shoulder is very versatile. Small wonder that many grapplers have problems with it: wrestlers, BJJ and especially Judo players. So it pays...Watch: Epic Trailer For New Jiu-Jitsu Movie w/ Sean Patrick Flanery, Dennis Quaid & Renzo Gracie
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After the calamity that is the new Nicolas Cage movie called “Jiu-Jitsu” which actually has nothing to do wit Jiu-Jitsu, we now have a promising MMA/BJJ movie coming up. The trailer for...Fellipe Andrew Explains Decision To Switch Teams from Zenith to Alliance
Nov 19, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Fellipe Andrew Explains Decision To Switch Teams from Zenith to Alliance
Fellipe Andrew made a huge impact at this year’s European championship when he won the gold in the black belt absolute in spectacular fashion. The Zenith black belt became the first man to submit...50 Before-And-After Photos Of People Who Transformed Their Bodies & Lives Through Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 19, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 50 Before-And-After Photos Of People Who Transformed Their Bodies & Lives Through Jiu-Jitsu
BJJ has proven itself as a great aggregator for weight loss in the past. Here are some of the most outstanding examples from the past: Actor/comedian Lavell Crawford has been dedicated to working on...The Drill Xande Ribeiro Uses That Helped Him Not Get His Guard Passed In Competition Since 2005
Nov 18, 2020BJJEEComments Off on The Drill Xande Ribeiro Uses That Helped Him Not Get His Guard Passed In Competition Since 2005
Xande Ribeiro has legendary stature – he’s been an active competitor at the black belt level since the early 00s. His 7 World titles are accompanied by many other different ones. The 39 year...The Right Stretching To Improve BJJ Guard Retention
Nov 18, 2020BJJEEComments Off on The Right Stretching To Improve BJJ Guard Retention
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a whole body sport, and for this reason the entire body deserves to be stretched. The most important areas to be stretched for optimal flexibility, smoother moves, and better...BJJ Stars 4 Recap & Results: The Return of Leandro Lo & Gabi Garcia
Nov 17, 2020BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Stars 4 Recap & Results: The Return of Leandro Lo & Gabi Garcia
📸 @carolhaberfotografia In yet another historic night, BJJ Stars 4, held last Saturday, in São Paulo, promoted great matches. In the main event, multi-champion Leandro Lo confirmed his...You’ll Progress The Most In Bjj AFTER You Reach Your BLACK BELT
Nov 17, 2020BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on You’ll Progress The Most In Bjj AFTER You Reach Your BLACK BELT
Photo: Joshua Halvatzis, GoLive You’ll never stop learning in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! There’s always so much to improve in that you can be certain that it’ll never seize to be...