Category Archive: Articles
It’s Never Too Late: 80-year-old Turkish woman takes up judo
Jun 01, 2018BJJEEComments Off on It’s Never Too Late: 80-year-old Turkish woman takes up judo
It’s never too late to start a martial art. You’re not too old, too young, too out of shape, too fat – you just need to bite the bullet and do it. 94 Year Old Judo Sensei Credits...Rodolfo Vieira Next Opponent Announced – Match Set In June
May 31, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Rodolfo Vieira Next Opponent Announced – Match Set In June
Rodolfo Vieira will be adding another MMA fight to his resume quite soon. The bjj ace most recently defeated german serbian bjj black belt Alexander Neufang Watch: RoldolFo Vieira Faces Alexander...BJJ Couple Dies in Domestic Violence Situation Resulting In Murder/Suicide
May 31, 2018BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Couple Dies in Domestic Violence Situation Resulting In Murder/Suicide
Ian S. Stone, 37, and Jaclyn D. Zabel had 4 kids together. The couple would often do bjj along with their children. A deaf couple who practiced at the Bonners Ferry Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu studio at...Brown Belt Fanfavorite Amal Amjahid Out Of Worlds Over Moroccan Background
May 31, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Brown Belt Fanfavorite Amal Amjahid Out Of Worlds Over Moroccan Background
While in jiu jitsu we try to stay away from the politics it often enters the sphera. The latest to be impacted is Brown Belt Fanfavorite Amal Amjahid – a Belgian citizen with Moroccan heritage....Andre Galvao Retires from BJJ Competition at Age 35
May 31, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Andre Galvao Retires from BJJ Competition at Age 35
One of the greatest BJJ competitors in history has finally retired after a glorious 13 year career. Andre Galvao, co-founder and leader of Atos Jiu-Jitsu, a 5 time ADCC champion & 11 times world...Tai Chi Practitioner Enters Jiu-Jitsu Competition In China and Gets Submitted Twice In One Match
May 30, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Tai Chi Practitioner Enters Jiu-Jitsu Competition In China and Gets Submitted Twice In One Match
In China there’s currently a strong wave of mma and bjj practitioners challenging traditional martial artist. This has lead to many exposed fake belts. However this last case had a bit of a...Brackets for Worlds 2018 are Out: Buchecha, Meregali Plus Megaton Dias & Pe De Chumbo In Adult
May 30, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Brackets for Worlds 2018 are Out: Buchecha, Meregali Plus Megaton Dias & Pe De Chumbo In Adult
Adult Black Ultra Heavy: Superheavy: Heavy: Medium heavy: Middle: Light: Feather: Light feather: Rooster: Female black belt divisions: Super heavy heavyweight: Medium heavy: Middleweight:...Caio Terra Out Of Worlds With 2 Injuries
May 30, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Caio Terra Out Of Worlds With 2 Injuries
Caio Terra is 32 years old – to this point he’s achieved many accolades. However IBJJF Worlds 2018 spectators won’t be seeing a repeat performance from Caio as he got injured just...Jiu-Jitsu Hairstyles That Will Keep Your Hair Secure While Rolling
May 29, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Jiu-Jitsu Hairstyles That Will Keep Your Hair Secure While Rolling
Long hair and Jiu-Jitsu don’t always go well together. If you don’t want any hair troubles, while rolling, the best is to have the most popular haircut in BJJ: the shaved head (minus the...Combat Jiu Jitsu Set To Feature Upkicks – No More Stalling Says Eddie Bravo
May 29, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Combat Jiu Jitsu Set To Feature Upkicks – No More Stalling Says Eddie Bravo
Combat Jiu Jitsu has been attracting attention since the event first got started. In a way this event was developed from old community Challenge footage. “The Brazilians, they like the idea of...Eddie Bravo Training Jiu-Jitsu with His 6yr old Son
May 29, 2018grappler zComments Off on Eddie Bravo Training Jiu-Jitsu with His 6yr old Son
There is no greater joy than to share your passion of Jiu-Jitsu with your children. Making them appreciate the gentle art is not an easy task though as many of them may not understand the intricacies...White defends putting CM Punk over Alistair Overeem on UFC 225 Main Card
May 29, 2018BJJEEComments Off on White defends putting CM Punk over Alistair Overeem on UFC 225 Main Card
CM Punk has been a point of contention for many UFC fans. The 39 year old bjj blue belt has a 0-1 record in the octagon and many don’t feel he belongs in the promotion let alone on a main card....European Judo Union Has Thoughts On Champions League Football Tackle
May 28, 2018BJJEEComments Off on European Judo Union Has Thoughts On Champions League Football Tackle
Champions League recently featured some interesting takedowns. Most notably the final Champions League match between football clubs Real Madrid and Liverpool featured something peculiar. Real Madrid...Mental Health Awareness Month Features Story Where Jiu-Jitsu Classes Help Maintain Good Mental Health
May 28, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Mental Health Awareness Month Features Story Where Jiu-Jitsu Classes Help Maintain Good Mental Health
The mental peace that comes from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be just as beneficial as the physical benefits an individual gains. This form of martial arts requires discipline, focus and patience. As...Fighter Returns To UFC After 4 Years And Neck Cranks Opponent
May 28, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Fighter Returns To UFC After 4 Years And Neck Cranks Opponent
Claudio Silva has been absent from the UFC Octagon for 4 years. He made a triumphant return last night at UFC Liverpool. Silva dealt with an eye injury, had four foot surgeries after fracturing both...Tom DeBlass On Countering People Leg Lacing You From Half Guard
May 27, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Tom DeBlass On Countering People Leg Lacing You From Half Guard
It’s no secret that Tom Deblass’ favorite position is the half guard. It’s a position he has been using since he was a blue belt nearly 15 years ago. Since then he has been refining...GSP Revealed Intermittent Fasting Changed His Life
May 27, 2018BJJEEComments Off on GSP Revealed Intermittent Fasting Changed His Life
Intermittent Fasting has been a hot topic in grappling for quite some time. Intermittent Fasting is the process of cycling periods in which you eat with periods that you don’t eat. These short...Nick Diaz is Out, First Word Out; Jake Shields and Garry Tonon share Messages Of Support
May 27, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Nick Diaz is Out, First Word Out; Jake Shields and Garry Tonon share Messages Of Support
Nick Diaz found himself in quite the situation yesterday. The UFC fighter found himself accused of domestic violence. And here’s where things get tricky – the report was filed by a woman...Darren Till Failed The Weigh Ins – And Tried To Cheat
May 27, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Darren Till Failed The Weigh Ins – And Tried To Cheat
Darren Till has not been having a good day. The headliner of UFC Liverpool found himself in a peculiar situation yesterday at weigh ins. To start with, he was granted late weigh ins due to a family...AJ Agazarm Tries To Ramp Up Excitement for Gi Worlds -Calls Out Gordon, Garry and Geo
May 26, 2018BJJEEComments Off on AJ Agazarm Tries To Ramp Up Excitement for Gi Worlds -Calls Out Gordon, Garry and Geo
AJ Agazarm is nothing if not a gi loyalist. The gracie barra ace with a strong wrestling background is trying to drum up some excitement for his division – which is fairly lackluster. Agazarm...Nick Diaz Arrested Allegedly Committed Domestic Violence – Battery By Strangulation
May 26, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Nick Diaz Arrested Allegedly Committed Domestic Violence – Battery By Strangulation
Nick Diaz has been in the news a lot lately. The older Diaz brother has just regained his eligibility to fight in the Octagon however he hit a slump on a personal level. MMA Junkie is reporting that...Luke Rockhold Talks How BJJ Changed His Life: “Gave me the Confidence to Seek Out the Next Level “
May 25, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Luke Rockhold Talks How BJJ Changed His Life: “Gave me the Confidence to Seek Out the Next Level “
We often hear stories about how bjj inspires people. Lifestyle change, confidence change and even body change is an everyday occurence once you start bjj. Luke Rockhold recently talked about how jiu...Mackenzie Dern Oustered From UFC Strawweight rankings
May 25, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Mackenzie Dern Oustered From UFC Strawweight rankings
Mackenzie Dern was recently ranked #15 Strawweight in the UFC. To get there Dern 2-0 in UFC displaced Angela Hill. Hill is a seasoned veteran with 8-4 record and last 4 in the UFC over the last year...Questionable Kungfu Black Belt Instructor Who Choked Out Schoolboys In Lessons Was Sentenced
May 24, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Questionable Kungfu Black Belt Instructor Who Choked Out Schoolboys In Lessons Was Sentenced
Over the years we’ve reported on various hazing rituals – however what Martial Arts Instructor Steven Grant, 29 had unique is he was performing them on his underage students. The boys had...