Category Archive: Articles
Former Marine Uses Jiu-Jitsu As A Way To Gain Mental Freedom
Jun 07, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Former Marine Uses Jiu-Jitsu As A Way To Gain Mental Freedom
Military personnel often struggles with mental issues upon returning from service. Such was the case with former US Marine Robert Consulmagno from jersey City. Consulmagno was seeking a peace of mind...John Danaher Breaks Down His 4 Part System’s Based Approach To Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 07, 2020BJJEEComments Off on John Danaher Breaks Down His 4 Part System’s Based Approach To Jiu-Jitsu
John Danaher is one of the most interesting contemporary jiu-jitsu figures. Over the years we got to know his philosophies and his system in some detail but he’s now opted to share the...Sakuraba Teaches The Moves He Used Against Royce Gracie
Jun 07, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Sakuraba Teaches The Moves He Used Against Royce Gracie
20 years ago, Kazushi Sakuraba defeated Royce Gracie in the longest fight in MMA History. The bout lasted an incredible 90 Minutes! Kazushi Sakuraba, a professional wrestler who derived his...Danaher outlines 4 Mechanical Principles You Need To Understand To Vastly Improve Your BJJ
Jun 07, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Danaher outlines 4 Mechanical Principles You Need To Understand To Vastly Improve Your BJJ
Anyone who follows the illustrious BJJ coach John Danaher on Instagram can attest to the many wins his squad has garnered over the past few years. From Garry Tonon winning his 5th EBI title to Gordon...Underestimating Your Opponent in BJJ: Why Do You Keep Doing It Over & Over Again?
Jun 07, 2020grappler zComments Off on Underestimating Your Opponent in BJJ: Why Do You Keep Doing It Over & Over Again?
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter cascao vital and runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. It is one thing to lose a fight or a match because the opponent is better...More Footage Emerges of Ronda Rousey & BJ Penn Rolling & Doing Judo Randori
Jun 07, 2020BJJEEComments Off on More Footage Emerges of Ronda Rousey & BJ Penn Rolling & Doing Judo Randori
This documentary of BJ Penn showcases his whole career. You can also see more footage of former UFC Women’s Bantamweight & bronze medal Judo Olympian Champion Ronda Rousey rolling in the Gi...Ilias Iliadis Teaches His Favorite Ura Nage Set Ups
Jun 07, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Ilias Iliadis Teaches His Favorite Ura Nage Set Ups
Ura nage in Japanese terminology means the rear throw. It is one of the original 40 throws of judo developed by Jigoro Kano. Worth noting, it’s classified as a rear sacrifice technique. Many people...How to use Jiu-Jitsu as a Positive Force to Improve Your Life
Jun 07, 2020BJJEEComments Off on How to use Jiu-Jitsu as a Positive Force to Improve Your Life
One of the most common things you will hear from long time Jiu Jitsu practitioners is how Jiu Jitsu helped them transform their life in better. But how does Jiu Jitsu do that? What can you do to help...[Video]: Shopkeeper uses Elegant Judo move Against Drunk Vandals who Kicked the door of his store
Jun 07, 2020BJJEEComments Off on [Video]: Shopkeeper uses Elegant Judo move Against Drunk Vandals who Kicked the door of his store
A shopkeeper didn’t take it too kindly when 2 young men who were intoxicated according to reports punched and kicked the door of his store. He opted to put them both down. The incident was...Why Do Kosen Judo Players Insist on Pulling Guard?
Jun 07, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Why Do Kosen Judo Players Insist on Pulling Guard?
Guest post by Masafumi Matsumoto, a BJJ black belt from Japan who has been travelling the world, training, competing and working as a translator. ‘Masa’ is known for having a very good guard,...3 Ways To Use Your Head As A Fifth Limb When Grappling
Jun 07, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 3 Ways To Use Your Head As A Fifth Limb When Grappling
Photo: William Burkhardt BJJ Pix Guest post by Daniel Vaughan UCLA undergraduate, judo brown belt under Mike Verdugo and BJJ black belt under Master Julio Cesar Pereira. Daniel is an instructor...John Danaher’s Talks About His Best Moves That He Uses When Practicing Jiu Jitsu & From His Bouncing Days
Jun 05, 2020BJJEEComments Off on John Danaher’s Talks About His Best Moves That He Uses When Practicing Jiu Jitsu & From His Bouncing Days
John Danaher is known as one of the best instructors in Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. The New Zealand born, BJJ black belt under Renzo Gracie has been praised by the BJJ community as being a master and brain of...John Danaher’s on DDS Plans Ahead Of 2021 ADCC & Spies in His Squad: ‘We’ll Bring in New Systems’
Jun 05, 2020BJJEEComments Off on John Danaher’s on DDS Plans Ahead Of 2021 ADCC & Spies in His Squad: ‘We’ll Bring in New Systems’
John Danaher is known as one of the best instructors in Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. The New Zealand born, BJJ black belt under Renzo Gracie has been praised by the BJJ community as being a master and brain of...5 Alternative Ways To Improve Your BJJ
Jun 05, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 5 Alternative Ways To Improve Your BJJ
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...3 Must-Know BJJ Submissions For Self-Defense
Jun 05, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 3 Must-Know BJJ Submissions For Self-Defense
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...John Danaher Reveals His Harsh Jiu Jitsu Training Methods: ‘I’m a Perfectionist’
Jun 05, 2020BJJEEComments Off on John Danaher Reveals His Harsh Jiu Jitsu Training Methods: ‘I’m a Perfectionist’
John Danaher is known as one of the best instructors in Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. The New Zealand born, BJJ black belt under Renzo Gracie has been praised by the BJJ community as being a master and brain of...The Incredible Healing Power of BJJ
Jun 04, 2020Zachary BarryComments Off on The Incredible Healing Power of BJJ
I don’t get political on Social Media and I don’t intend to with this post. For those of you who know me, you know the huge role Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu plays in my life, it truly is a lifestyle and...Dean Lister’s Best Heel Hook Escape
Jun 04, 2020grappler zComments Off on Dean Lister’s Best Heel Hook Escape
Heel hooks, calf slicers, are all deemed dangerous submissions and prohibited from competition by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), a non-profit that hosts some of the biggest...The Ultimate Guide To Surviving & Succeeding As A BJJ Blue Belt
Jun 04, 2020BJJEEComments Off on The Ultimate Guide To Surviving & Succeeding As A BJJ Blue Belt
Written by Ryan Kellar, BJJ black belt instructor at Team Ronin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu . You leveled up So your professor has presented you with a new belt, signifying that you have fulfilled the...John Danaher On How To Use Jiu Jitsu Language To Help Further Your Development
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Written by Max De Michelis, BJJ Black Belt and instructor at Rio Grappling Club Massa in Italy. Check out my youtube channel and my blog . Learning BJJ is a process which requires to remember a...John Danaher On The Reason That Conor McGregor Always Has Supreme Confidence
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“When I step in there, I am going to shock the whole god damn world, trust me on that!” -Conor McGregor Love him or hate, you cannot deny that Conor McGregor is supremely confident. Believe the...Should You Roll With People That Give You Bad Vibes?
Jun 04, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Should You Roll With People That Give You Bad Vibes?
Brazilian jiu-jitsu unlike some martial arts cannot be separated from the practical application of it. Although some have tried, the staple of every jiu-jiteiro is how they roll, who they roll with...John Danaher On The London Real Show
Jun 03, 2020BJJEEComments Off on John Danaher On The London Real Show
John Danaher is widely regarded as one of the most important Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches of his generation. He was recently featured on the uber popular London Real show/podcast which has close to 2...New BJJ Study Indicates Grip strength Endurance As Most Significant, Recommends Forearm Exercise
Jun 03, 2020BJJEEComments Off on New BJJ Study Indicates Grip strength Endurance As Most Significant, Recommends Forearm Exercise
Jiu-jitsu is a very young sport. As such there’s often not enough scientific research when it comes to certain effects and varied approaches. In many academies the rolling time varies from 5 to...