This One-Armed Kimura is a Powerful Finish From Top Half Guard
May 29, 2020BJJEE
Jiu-Jitsu is limitless. There are always new techniques being developed. Everybody knows the Kimura, the powerful shoulder lock but how about this Kimura variation? The Kimura would be known as the...
Pursue Your Dream Of Becoming A BJJ World Champion Or Be a Great Mediocre BJJ Student?
May 28, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is all about making progress every time you’re on the mats. It’s about reaching new heights as a Jiujiteiro, ones you thought would never be possible. But what if you...
Nationwide Movement From Police Officers To Make Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training Mandatory
May 28, 2020BJJEE
The potential for jiu jitsu to enable police officers to be better at their job is enormous. We often observe videos like trips and perfect stand up technique enabling men in nasty situations to...
5x World Champ Bernardo Faria: 3 Ways To Avoid Getting Your Guard Passed
May 28, 2020BJJEE
Guest post by 5x BJJ World Champion Bernardo Faria, who is known for his half guard. He achieved a phenomenal double gold medals in the BJJ Mundials in 2015. Be sure to check out Bernardo’s...
Marcus “Buchecha” Teaches The Best Double Leg Takedown For Jiu Jitsu
May 28, 2020BJJEE
Marcus Buchecha is known as one of the best takedown artists in BJJ. He has incredible explosive power which he always times perfectly when going for a sweep, guard or takedown. His double leg is...
The Easiest Takedown For BJJ Players by Bernardo Faria
May 28, 2020BJJEE
Guest post by 5x BJJ World Champion Bernardo Faria, who is known for his half guard. He achieved a phenomenal double gold medals in the BJJ Mundials in 2015. Be sure to check out Bernardo’s...
Judo Olympian: BJJ Not Enough To Help Your Judo Ground Game
May 28, 2020BJJEE
Guest pots 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...
Andre Galvao’s Plyometric Workout Will Improve Your Explosiveness And Cardio
May 27, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Plyometric training is one of the best ways to improve your cardio and explosiveness for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. An additional bonus to it is that you don’t need a lot of equipment to have a good...
Wrist Locks: Painful or Real Damage?
May 27, 2020BJJEE
Guest post by Dr Kickass, Mike Piekarski, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Former MMA Fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. Follow him on instagram. The wrist is a very complex joint(s). The wrist is...
Big Things & Little Things To Focus On When Training For BJJ Competition
May 27, 2020BJJEE
Photo: Joshua Halvatzis, Goliveco at Frota Academy in Zurich, Switzerland. Guest post by Tyler Bishop, BJJ black belt instructor, editor at bishopbjj.com. When preparing for tournaments we often...
Jocko Willink Has Precious Jiu Jitsu Advice on Injuries, Ego & Going Hard
May 27, 2020BJJEE
Hooray, you just made a decision to start training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! BJJ will introduce great things to your life, such as: better health, stronger self-confidence, awesome friendships, the...
How Much Does Strength Really Affect Your Jiu-Jitsu Performance?
May 27, 2020BJJEE
If Jiu Jitsu was a test of strength, we could just have a set of weights at the door – and a contest as you come in to see who is strongest, and then go home having never touched the mats. Now...
Old School Jiu-Jitsu Workout Routine with the Machado Brothers
May 27, 2020BJJEE
There are benefits to all bodyweight exercises for fighters, yet some are more beneficial than others when it comes to developing the strength and conditioning attributes needed to be an all around...
How To Do The Infamous ‘McKenzietine’ Guillotine
May 27, 2020BJJEE
Cody McKenzie is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Welterweight division of World Series of Fighting. He is well known for submitting opponents with a modified...
These BJJ Stars Have Never Won An IBJJF World Championship At Black Belt
May 27, 2020BJJEE
They have an impressive track record (World Championships, World Cups, ADCC, …), are known to the jiu-jitsu and MMA scene, but they have never won the World IBJJF Black Belt. Who are they?...
How To Set Up Reverse Triangles From Everywhere like Judo World Champ Daria Bilodid
May 26, 2020BJJEE
Ukrainian Juodaka Daria Bilodid has mastered the reverse triangle in Judo matches. She sets them up from every position and with lightning speed. Her body is made for the Sankaku (triangle) with her...
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...
