Epic Judoka & Wrestler in a Submission Grappling Match
Feb 07, 2020BJJEE
Judoka vs Freestyle Wrestler at a Grappling competition in Germany. Neither one is more effective. It depends entirely on the fighters, and particularly how well they’ve translated their...
10 Best Examples of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Fiction (Movies, TV and Books)
Feb 06, 2020BJJEE
Written by Alexander Darwin @CombatCodes. Photo by Ryan Best @RyanBestArt I’ve always kept an eye out for Brazilian jiu jitsu in fiction. Every time I see even the slightest grappling exchange...
How To Break Grips In BJJ
Feb 06, 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...
Law Enforcement and Security Techniques That Just Don’t Work
Feb 06, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
You’ve probably had a chance to see all of those inefficient martial arts techniques on Instagram, Youtube and similar, right? And, while it seems that they are often a laughing stock for some...
How Can I Train a New BJJ Technique So That I Don’t Forget It?
Feb 06, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Oh, so many techniques! You know how it is: BJJ offers an enormous amount of sweeps, submissions and escapes to choose from, so much so that it’s truly a great treat to be at the class, to roll...
Chael Sonnen On Why Folkstyle Is The Best Style Of Wrestling
Feb 06, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
It’s not rare that you hear the discussion on which type of wrestling is „the best“, and it often revolves around a debate between Greco-Roman and Freestyle Wrestling. However, Chael Sonnen...
Travis Stevens Teaches The Most Powerful (Legal) Judo Throw
Feb 06, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s face it: the fact is that you’re probably not practicing and drilling takedowns and throws as much as you should. But, hear us out; what if you could learn the most powerful legal...
Best Set Up For Triangle From Bottom Side Control by Braulio Estima
Feb 06, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Playing defense in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is most commonly associated with evading submissons and escaping bad positions. However, just because you’re defending yourself doesn’t mean you...
Dominate with The Reverse Grip Kimura
Feb 06, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The Closed Guard possesses so many submission options that it’s sometimes as if you’re in an ice cream shop: there’s just too many flavors to choose from! Sometimes, however, it...
Andre Galvao Shows How He Sets Up His Effortless Trademark Single Leg
Feb 06, 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...
BJJ World Champ Otavio Sousa’s Leg Workout For BJJ
Feb 06, 2020BJJEE
Many athletes focus more on strengthening their upper body instead of focusing on their lower body. While strong shoulders, arms, chest and core are very important in Jiu-Jitsu, a strong base which...
5 Best Adventure Dog Breeds for the Active Outdoorsman
Feb 05, 2020BJJEE
Photo Credit: Photo by Patrick Hendry on Unsplash One of the top reasons people get dogs is for companionship. Dogs are extraordinarily loyal and devoted animals. They’re such a comfort that many...
From Being Adopted From Montenegro Orphanage to Rio Olympics for Team USA
Feb 05, 2020BJJEE
One of the most heart warming stories of this Olympic games is the one of American Judoka Nick Delpopolo. His life story is truly amazing. Nicholas “Nick” Delpopolo is a Team USA Judoka...
This 12 year old Has 260 BJJ Competitions Under His Belt
Feb 05, 2020BJJEE
How old were you when you started training BJJ? Michael Kennedy was 7 years old when he started training. This 12 year old from Brisbane, Australia, competes in MMA, Muay Thai, and has around 260 BJJ...
The Tragic Story Of Marcelo Behring, Rickson Gracie’s Greatest Student & His Descent To The Dark Side
Feb 05, 2020BJJEE
Marcelo Behring is one of the most important Brazilian jiu jitsu figures in the 1980’s. He was a black belt under Rickson Gracie, and was widely regarded as Rickson’s greatest student. ...
Dave Mustaine of Megadeth Trains BJJ & Is a Blue Belt
Feb 05, 2020BJJEE
Dave Mustaine of Megadeth is the latest famed musician to enjoy the joys of jiu jitsu. Mustaine is 57 years old – he is best known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, guitarist and primary...
Watch: The ‘Blue Belt Blues’ Funny Music Video
Feb 05, 2020BJJEE
So you just got your blue belt. The best thing that happened to you since you started BJJ. No more standing in the back of the line. You’re now a color belt and nobody can take it away from...
Draculino Blasts 10th Planet JJ, “American Jiu-Jitsu”: There Is Only Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 05, 2020BJJEE
Vinicius „Draculino“ Magalhães is a fifth-degree black belt under the legendary founder of Gracie Barra, Carlos Gracie Jr. A part of the „golden generation“ of BJJ, he has trained with other...
According To World Champions, Here’s How To Stay Calm Before A Fight
Feb 05, 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...
Actor Mickey Rourke is a Blue Belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 05, 2020BJJEE
World famous actor Mickey Rourke has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the past few years under the tutelage of Scott “Einstein” Epstein, a black belt under Eddie Bravo of 10th Planet...
Asian Popstar Sandra Riley Talks Jiu Jitsu, And How It’s Helping Her Career
Feb 05, 2020BJJEE
Asian Popstar Sandra Riley is one half of a popular Singaporean duo called The Sam Willows. She’s recently talked a great deal about going solo in her career and how jiu jitsu has helped...
Every Kneebar Finish in UFC History
Feb 04, 2020BJJEE
The kneebar is a tremendous weapon, both in grappling and in MMA. While we see more kneebars in Grappling, if they are if applied properly and keeping you far away from strikes, they are also very...
Every Heel Hook Finish in UFC History From 1993 to 2020
Feb 04, 2020BJJEE
The heel hook is a tremendous weapon, both in grappling and in MMA. While we see heel hooks more often in Grappling, they are if applied properly and keeping you far away from strikes, very effective...
Successfully Grappling Well Into Your 40’s And Beyond!
Feb 04, 2020BJJEE
There’s a stigma in sports that once you hit a certain age, you begin to lose your skill and can no longer escape. We hear it all the time in basketball, football, baseball, mixed martial arts...
