How To Apply The Mental Toughness Gained in Combat Sports To Everyday Life
May 26, 2020BJJEE
In sport settings the identification and development of mentally tough athletes has become a major focus for many teams and organizations around the world. While the instruments used to determine...
Research Shows That Grappling Sports Are The Healthiest Choice For Your Mental Health
May 26, 2020BJJEE
So what are some psychological positives of being involved with grappling? “The three objectives of physical education, fighting and spiritual growth are expressly sought in judo. By practicing...
Lucas Lepri On Why You Should Keep Your BJJ Simple And Precise
May 26, 2020BJJEE
Whether you’re a beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or you have been training for years, you can benefit from keeping it simple. Jiu-Jitsu is a bit like an arms race, where there is a relentless pursuit...
Killer 5 Minute Kettlebell Workout For Grapplers
May 26, 2020BJJEE
Written by Matt D’Aquino, a multiple Australian and Oceania Champion and a 2008 Beijing Judo Olympian. He has been studying Judo for over 23 years. He is a 3rd Degree Black belt and a black belt in...
Wrestle-Jitsu: Pretty Simple & Effective Leg Takedown Set Ups
May 26, 2020BJJEE
The single leg take down is one of the first two takedowns that beginners learn in BJJ/Grappling. The reason for this is because it is relatively simple to understand and, like the double leg, it...
Tarikoplata: The Most SAVAGE Shoulder Lock | Tarik Hopstock
May 25, 2020BJJ Trickster
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is limitless. It is constantly evolving and with the internet, new techniques are readily available to even the newest white belts. This makes the sport of BJJ evolve even faster...
Sport Scientists Prove that Strength Training Done the Right Way Will Increase Flexibility
May 25, 2020BJJEE
Some BJJ athletes will choose not to do strength training as they’d rather spend that time doing more Jiu-Jitsu. Some BJJ coaches will sometimes tell their students not to lift weights because...
These Are The Best Stretches for Jiu-Jitsu Flexibility
May 25, 2020grappler z
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...
5 Ways To Build Strength For Jiu-Jitsu Without Putting On Extra Weight
May 25, 2020BJJEE
When your single aim is to build as much strength as possible, you should focus on the lower rep range. In Jiu-Jitsu, strength is important but extra bulk and weight can be more of a burden...
Flexibility Not Affected by Strength Training: World Champ Weightlifter Shows Great Flexibility
May 25, 2020BJJEE
Some BJJ athletes will choose not to do strength training as they’d rather spend that time doing more Jiu-Jitsu. Some BJJ coaches will sometimes tell their students not to lift weights because they...
The Straight Achilles Lock: Just Pain or Serious Risk of Injury?
May 25, 2020BJJEE
Photo: Gentle Art Media. Guest post by Dr Kickass, Mike Piekarski, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Former MMA Fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt. Follow him on instagram. Bas Rutten often said...
4 Solo BJJ Drills To Train During The Lockdown Period
May 25, 2020BJJEE
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...
Here’s Why Everyone Needs To Know How To Defend Themselves
May 25, 2020BJJEE
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...
Revisit The Basic Straight Ankle Lock Escape With These Pointers
May 24, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Whether you’re a true beginner or already have a couple of months and years invested into training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, it’s always a good idea to take a detailed look back at the basic...
Advice For Beginners: Learn These Basics Of Mount Defense First
May 24, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
When you’re a beginner, absolutely everything is unexpected in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! Most of the time, you won’t know what’s going on and what you should or shouldn’t do;...
Inverted Guard? No Problem – Learn How To Pass It With Marcelo Garcia
May 24, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Every now and then, you’ll stumble across someone who loves getting inverted all the time. If you’re inexperienced with this sort of a game, you’ll find it difficult to pass these...
You’ll Quit Jiu-Jitsu Because Of This, by Ryron Gracie. Don’t Make This Mistake
May 24, 2020BJJEE
It definitely requires a special type of person to become a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. Only 3% of the people who start training will get there. “If you are lucky enough to find a way of life...
Pilates For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Ryan Hall
May 24, 2020BJJEE
You have probably already heard of Pilates. It’s is a physical fitness system which is practiced worldwide. There are over 11 million people practicing Pilates worldwide the discipline...
Ninjutsu Master Develops System Using Kicks Against Grapplers
May 24, 2020grappler z
Yossi Sheriff, a Ninjutsu master from Israel explains how to use kicks in combination with grappling and throws to counter grapplers who clinch. Ninjutsu is system of guerilla warfare that was...
The Importance Of Working On Your BJJ As an Individual
May 23, 2020BJJEE
In jiu jitsu there are both the individual and the collective side to the sport. And no matter how you slice it you can’t really put one aside. Many instructors have their curriculum set around...
Mastering The Poker Face in Jiu-Jitsu
May 23, 2020BJJEE
From time to time we all get baffled by the sheer will and determination to keep going many competitors exhibit. There was Leandro Lo being kneebarred, Romulo Barral being toe holded, Miyao being leg...
Why You Should Start Competing in BJJ Early and Often…
May 23, 2020BJJEE
Compete early and compete often. Over many years of competing, training and teaching, I often hear students say they want to wait a while before they compete… they want to feel ready. Truth is,...
Street Grappling Trendy New Way Of Getting Fit In China
May 23, 2020BJJEE
Over the years we’ve seen many strange phenomenons in the grappling community. From laser sharp competition to bjj that focuses strictly on therapeutic effects but China has managed to merge an...
Women EMPOWERED & Empowering Jiu Jitsu | Rana Qubbaj, BJJ Black Belt From Jordan
May 22, 2020BJJEE
Our martial art is a very young one, in comparison to many of the traditional forms. It came as a revolution of how the world viewed combat and, not only ‘how to win a fight’ but also ‘who’...
