Category Archive: Articles, Strength & Conditioning
12 Tips For Your Kettlebell Swing: The Ultimate BJJ-Specific Exercise
Apr 26, 2020BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on 12 Tips For Your Kettlebell Swing: The Ultimate BJJ-Specific Exercise
Some exercises need little introduction, and the same can be said for the Kettlebell Swing. It is one of the best BJJ-specific exercises that you can do; one that will improve your hip strength and...How To Make Money In Jiu-Jitsu When You’re Not a Black Belt or a Champion
Apr 26, 2020BJJEEComments Off on How To Make Money In Jiu-Jitsu When You’re Not a Black Belt or a Champion
You Do Not Need to Be a World Champion or Black Belt to Make More Money in Jiu-Jitsu. In fact being one could be a hindrance. All too often you see top competitors open a gym and forget that they are...Learn To Dominate With Clinch Takedowns For BJJ & Grappling
Apr 26, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Learn To Dominate With Clinch Takedowns For BJJ & Grappling
The biggest problem a BJJ guy usually has is nailing the actual takedown to bring the fight to the ground. Once you have a good wrestler or a fighter with great distance management, well sometimes...Wellness Service In Different Countries
Apr 26, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Wellness Service In Different Countries
Irrespective of how capable and independent we have been in life, unexpected things can always happen that force us to take assistance from someone else. Whether it is due to some terminal illness or...Should You Practice Your Guard Game or Passing?
Apr 26, 2020grappler zComments Off on Should You Practice Your Guard Game or Passing?
When a BJJ practitioner has a limited amount of time to be on the mats, maximizing their training time becomes essential. In this case, is it wiser to work on your passes, or is it better to...What’s better For Learning BJJ: Group Classes or Private Lessons?
Apr 26, 2020grappler zComments Off on What’s better For Learning BJJ: Group Classes or Private Lessons?
If you’ve been training for a month, or even a few years, you may have questioned whether you should participate in group or private lessons. The quick answer to that question would ideally be...Sometimes Technique is Not Your Problem – You’re Just Too Weak
Apr 26, 2020grappler zComments Off on Sometimes Technique is Not Your Problem – You’re Just Too Weak
You are able to execute a technique properly when training, but unable to set it up during randori (rolling) or during competition. What is the problem? Sometimes you have the technique down but...Garry Tonon Defends Takedowns By Mimicking an Airplane
Apr 26, 2020grappler zComments Off on Garry Tonon Defends Takedowns By Mimicking an Airplane
In this great grappling match between Garry Tonon and DJ Jackson,we can see incredible takedown defense against relentless pressure. Tonon is defending Jackson’s numerous shots by spreading his...Should You Be Training BJJ with A Small or A Big Team?
Apr 26, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Should You Be Training BJJ with A Small or A Big Team?
Every BJJ competitor wants to reach the pinnacle of the sport and sit among the elite of his division. That’s why we all grind on the mats, in the weights room, we sacrifice time with family...Should Grapplers Be Doing More Body Weight or Free Weights Training?
Apr 26, 2020grappler zComments Off on Should Grapplers Be Doing More Body Weight or Free Weights Training?
Body conditioning is important for keeping up endurance levels, promoting a healthy cardiovascular system and toning up. But most importantly, it enhances performance on the mats. Hitting the gym...How Should You Best Use Your Strength and Size in BJJ?
Apr 26, 2020grappler zComments Off on How Should You Best Use Your Strength and Size in BJJ?
Being physically bigger, and stronger than your opponent is always an advantage in BJJ. However, it’s very important to realize that those factors don’t necessarily guarantee a victory. A...It’s Possible To Roll Like a Savage & Still Avoid Cauliflower Ear
Apr 25, 2020grappler zComments Off on It’s Possible To Roll Like a Savage & Still Avoid Cauliflower Ear
To some jiujiteiros having “cauliflower ear,” or in more scientific terms, a perichondrial hematoma, can be a badge of honor, but to others it can be their worst nightmare. Here are a few tips to...Why Training BJJ in the Gi Gets More Appealing as We Age
Apr 25, 2020grappler zComments Off on Why Training BJJ in the Gi Gets More Appealing as We Age
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter cascao vital and runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. “If You Want Longevity, Do Gi Jiu-Jitsu” Chris Haueter My first year...This Is How You’ll Get A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Nickname
Apr 25, 2020BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on This Is How You’ll Get A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Nickname
After you’ve been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a while, and after you’ve started experiencing the many colorful lifestyle aspects of it as well, you’ll notice that a lot of...Travis Stevens On Why He Chose Judo Instead of Wrestling, BJJ or Baseball
Apr 25, 2020grappler zComments Off on Travis Stevens On Why He Chose Judo Instead of Wrestling, BJJ or Baseball
Judo Olympic silver medalist and BJJ black belt Travis Stevens is an elite athlete with a tremendous mindset. He could have succeeded at any sport where he would have focused it on. He talked to...10 Exercises & Lifts You Should NEVER Do If You Want Your Back To Remain Functional
Apr 25, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 10 Exercises & Lifts You Should NEVER Do If You Want Your Back To Remain Functional
Over the years there’s been a number of different exercise programs that try to appeal to specific audiences. There are kettlebells for grapplers, crossfit, Wendler’s 5-3-1, versions of...Free Online International BJJ Class This Sunday 4/26 with Renato Migliaccio 4th Degree Black Belt
Apr 24, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Free Online International BJJ Class This Sunday 4/26 with Renato Migliaccio 4th Degree Black Belt
Link for the free BJJ class: https://www.thejiujitsuevents.com/ibjja-online-class Donation Based only. Link for the donations: gf.me/u/xvm8hb Renato Migliaccio is a 4th-degree black belt under the...Keith Owen: BJJ Instructors Need To Teach Students To Be Better People
Apr 24, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Keith Owen: BJJ Instructors Need To Teach Students To Be Better People
Keith Owen lives in Boise Idaho and is a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Legendary 8th degree Gracie Black Belt Professor Pedro Sauer. He recently talked to Grappling...10 Reasons Why Grapplers Need To Train with Kettlebells
Apr 24, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 10 Reasons Why Grapplers Need To Train with Kettlebells
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 purple belt...How Much Do I Need To Cross Train To Get Better at BJJ?
Apr 24, 2020BJJEEComments Off on How Much Do I Need To Cross Train To Get Better at BJJ?
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. Listen, we all begin our BJJ journey for different reasons, and it’s...Bellator Champ Ilima-Lei MacFarlane Suing Former Basketball Coach for Sexual Abuse
Apr 24, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Bellator Champ Ilima-Lei MacFarlane Suing Former Basketball Coach for Sexual Abuse
Bellator MMA flyweight champion & 10th planet brown belt Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and sister are Mahina are accusing their former basketball coach of sexually abusing them back in 2003. A lawsuit is...Everything You Need To Know About Combat Sports Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science
Apr 24, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Everything You Need To Know About Combat Sports Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science
Guest post by Mark Lajhner founder and chief instructor of Kaizen MMA Academy and of mmacoach.net. Mark is a Judo black belt (Serbian national team member), Wrestler, BJJ purple belt, MMA coach...Should You Ever Take Extended Breaks in BJJ?
Apr 24, 2020grappler zComments Off on Should You Ever Take Extended Breaks in BJJ?
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...4 Reasons Cross Training in Other Grappling Arts Will Make You Reach Your Full Potential
Apr 24, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 4 Reasons Cross Training in Other Grappling Arts Will Make You Reach Your Full Potential
“BJJ Players Will Never Reach Their Full Potential Unless They Cross Train In Other Grappling Arts.” John Danaher If you haven’t started training BJJ yet, you definitely should. It’ s...