Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News, Featured
Jonathan Lipnicki: From Child Star to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Feb 22, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Jonathan Lipnicki: From Child Star to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Jonathan Lipnicki, the child star who played the nerdy kid in the movie ‘Jerry Maguire’ has grown up into a tough young man and BJJ black belt competitor! Lipnicki made his film debut in...The Power of Charisma in Jiu-Jitsu: From Obscurity to Fame
Feb 22, 2020BJJEEComments Off on The Power of Charisma in Jiu-Jitsu: From Obscurity to Fame
Brazilian Jiu-JItsu’s demanding nature and larger than life personalities set us apart from the run-of-the-mill martial art dojo. What defines a compelling leader? Are we defining...How To Be A Great Training Partner In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 22, 2020BJJEEComments Off on How To Be A Great Training Partner 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...Renzo Gracie Got Inspiration From Starbucks To Write Names on Gi Collars
Feb 21, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Renzo Gracie Got Inspiration From Starbucks To Write Names on Gi Collars
Renzo Gracie recently appeared on the UFC unfiltered podcast where he talked about various subjects. One of them was: Renzo Gracie on Keenan Cornelius Disrespecting Rickson: ‘You Just Got Submitted...How To Achieve The Conditioning of a BJJ World Champion
Feb 21, 2020BJJEEComments Off on How To Achieve The Conditioning of a BJJ World Champion
When it comes to improving your BJJ conditioning, should you just roll more? Do more circuits? Do long distance running? Go swimming? There are so many options used in Conditioning for BJJ, so how...Brian Ortega Believes BJJ is the best martial art for a child to start
Feb 21, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Brian Ortega Believes BJJ is the best martial art for a child to start
Brian Ortega got to answer a very interesting question recently – which martial art would be the best to start a child on his martial arts journey. Ortega told bloodyelbow: Brian, “Oooooh,...Which Wrestling Style Is Best For MMA?
Feb 21, 2020grappler zComments Off on Which Wrestling Style Is Best For MMA?
It’s well known that wrestling is an essential component for success in MMA. Randy Couture, Frank Edgar, Daniel Cormier, and many other world champions have strong wrestling backgrounds. Even...Best Leg Lock Specialists in Grappling Today
Feb 21, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Best Leg Lock Specialists in Grappling Today
Leg locks started as a “lesser” technique. To quote the book by Reila Gracie: “Oswaldo Fadda’s team won, making better use of their footlock knowledge, something Helio frowned upon, calling...Keenan Cornelius Shares Best Way to Escape a Jiujitsu Triangle – And Not Get Armbarred In Process
Feb 21, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Keenan Cornelius Shares Best Way to Escape a Jiujitsu Triangle – And Not Get Armbarred In Process
Keenan Cornelius is one of the bannerman of ATOS in every way. He’s gained international popularity with the innovations he’s brought to the game including his staggering combinations of...Why Does Your BJJ Instructor Have To Be The Best On The Mat?
Feb 21, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Why Does Your BJJ Instructor Have To Be The Best On The Mat?
Many beginners look at different gyms when they first start out. For majority of people preparing to join the dominance instructor asserts on the mat is a deciding factor. But what about the...Ali Abdelaziz shares which Gracie has the best guard in MMA
Feb 21, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Ali Abdelaziz shares which Gracie has the best guard in MMA
Ali Abdelaziz has a great number of fighters as his clients. Among them are Khabib Nurmagomedov, Vinny Magalhaes, Justin Gaetje and others. He recently appeared on MMA Junkie Radio broadcast and...42 Best Takedowns & Combinations For Gi & No Gi BJJ
Feb 21, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 42 Best Takedowns & Combinations For Gi & No Gi BJJ
Every BJJ player should have at least 5 takedowns & throws in their arsenal. Many BJJ players go for 1 off attacks and these rarely work (unless you are bigger or stronger than you...Ryan Hall’s Analysis of What is the Best Martial Art for Self Defense
Feb 21, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Ryan Hall’s Analysis of What is the Best Martial Art for Self Defense
Ryan Hall is a UFC fighter who has submitted BJ Penn and defeated Gray Maynard. He is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Felipe Costa and one of the best featherweight grapplers in the world. A tough...What’s The Best Way To Prepare For a High Intensity BJJ Competition Match?
Feb 20, 2020BJJEEComments Off on What’s The Best Way To Prepare For a High Intensity BJJ Competition Match?
Much can be said about the various different types of preparation all designed to optimize an athlete’s performance at a particular event. But what is the ultimate cheat sheet for...Here’s How You Can Beat That Bigger Guy In BJJ Class
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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...Training With Your Brother(s), The Key To Success in Jiu-Jitsu?
Feb 20, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Training With Your Brother(s), The Key To Success in Jiu-Jitsu?
Written by Jason Bright of Genesis Jiu-Jitsu There are few things in life that can compare to a bond that brothers share. Being the second of four boys I am able to testify to this notion...Pros and Cons of Learning BJJ Online
Feb 20, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Pros and Cons of Learning BJJ Online
Condemned by some, encouraged by others, online learning has been a relatively new trend that started with Gracie University. There are several websites that offer videos with BJJ techniques and...How To Successfully Use Action-Reaction Principles When Grappling
Feb 20, 2020BJJEEComments Off on How To Successfully Use Action-Reaction Principles When Grappling
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. This action reaction principal is one of the most important and fundamental...What Happens To Your BJJ Game When Cross-Training in Judo
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Guest post by Neil Adams MBE, an English judoka who won numerous Olympic and World Championship medals in judo representing Great Britain. Adams was the first British male to win a World title, and...Marcus Buchecha’s Epic Collar Drag Takedown
Feb 19, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Marcus Buchecha’s Epic Collar Drag Takedown
If you struggle to get takedowns, and don’t have time to cross train in Judo or Wrestling, here is a really simple option which you should add to your takedown. This takedown is so...Flying Submissions… Just Don’t Do Them
Feb 19, 2020BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Flying Submissions… Just Don’t Do Them
You’ve probably seen the video in which a grappler, trying to do the Flying Armbar, falls down and seriously injures his neck… A horrific incident, one which everyone is extremely sad...The Brilliant Triangle Set Up Fellipe Andrew Used To Tap Keenan Cornelius
Feb 19, 2020BJJEEComments Off on The Brilliant Triangle Set Up Fellipe Andrew Used To Tap Keenan Cornelius
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...Always Catch The Straight Ankle Lock from Standing with Dean Lister
Feb 19, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Always Catch The Straight Ankle Lock from Standing with Dean Lister
3x ADCC champion and BJJ black belt Dean Lister shows his latest adjustment to the straight ankle lock which he says is the most painful version so far and it’s 100% IBJJF legal. Lister said...5 World Class Omoplata Setups by Clark Gracie
Feb 19, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 5 World Class Omoplata Setups by Clark Gracie
The omoplata may be the most underrated submission in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It is not utilized often at the highest levels of bjj but it is an excellent submission. We have seen omoplata’s executed...