Category Archive: Articles
What Makes You & Doesn’t Make You a ‘Creonte’ in BJJ
Dec 04, 2017BJJEEComments Off on What Makes You & Doesn’t Make You a ‘Creonte’ in BJJ
The term creonte originated within Brazilian jiu-jitsu organizations in Brazil to refer to a student who either is, or perceived to be, disloyal to a particular school or organization,...Travis Newaza Alleges He Was Pulled From EBI After Refusing To Sleep With Onnit CEO
Dec 04, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Travis Newaza Alleges He Was Pulled From EBI After Refusing To Sleep With Onnit CEO
Hollywood is all a buzz with the news of sexual harassment and abuses. It seems as though the world of jiu jitsu would not be touched with the splash back of me too campaigns –...EBI 14: ADCC Veterans Craig Jones & Gordon Ryan Slide Through Competition
Dec 04, 2017BJJEEComments Off on EBI 14: ADCC Veterans Craig Jones & Gordon Ryan Slide Through Competition
Craig Jones has been the biggest surprise of the ADCC. The talented Australian grappler managed to ouster some serious favorites on his road to the podium. However one nemesis he...5 Reasons Why Every Child Should Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 04, 2017BJJEEComments Off on 5 Reasons Why Every Child Should Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Guest post by Evolve Vacation. The Evolve Vacation Program offers travelers the rare opportunity of a lifetime to combine a tropical vacation under the sun with authentic training under World...Mongolian Judo Team’s Hard Core Training Regimen
Dec 04, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Mongolian Judo Team’s Hard Core Training Regimen
In July 2013, for the first time in history, an IJF Judo Grand Prix was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. By integrating the World Judo Tour, this event gave its credentials to a country which has...Wrestling Officials Investigating if Iranian Threw Match to Avoid Israeli
Dec 03, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Wrestling Officials Investigating if Iranian Threw Match to Avoid Israeli
A week ago we posted about Iranian Wrestlers that refused to compete against Israel. Iranian Wrestlers Refuse To Compete Against Israel This past Friday in Switzerland the...Tyron Woodley Debating Moving To middleweight to chase a GSP Matchup
Dec 03, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Tyron Woodley Debating Moving To middleweight to chase a GSP Matchup
Tyron Woodley has long been among the least favorite athletes of the UFC brass. The great wrestler is known for his tactical approach and for making his title challenges work for it. As...Holloway Bashes Aldo’s Dreams: That First Time I Was Holding Back A Little Bit
Dec 03, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Holloway Bashes Aldo’s Dreams: That First Time I Was Holding Back A Little Bit
Max Holloway managed to successfully defend his title last night. He repeated the performance from the last Aldo match and got another W to his name via TKo at 4:51 of round 3....Learning To Pummel for Throws
Dec 03, 2017Monty L. CollierComments Off on Learning To Pummel for Throws
Photo: Leon Sandoval www.heyleon.com, Instagram @heyleonmedia and Facebook.com/heyleonmedia Learning to throw without the gi is important for competition, as well as for self-defense. Like...Nicky Ryan Subs Decade Older Black Belt After Being Slammed
Dec 02, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Nicky Ryan Subs Decade Older Black Belt After Being Slammed
Young Nicky Ryan is just getting started. The junior prodigy of Danaher Death squad is fresh off of his ADCC appearance and ready to impress. His latest? Subbing 25 year old 10th Planet...BJJ Brand Collaborates with Skate Brand To Release Stylish New Gi
Dec 02, 2017BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Brand Collaborates with Skate Brand To Release Stylish New Gi
BJJ lifestyle wear company ‘Athletes On The Mat’ is bringing its BJJ Gi design to a whole new level. They have collaborated with famous Skate shop Milk and will release a limited edition Gi...Rafael Lovato Jr. Remains Unbeaten Following Latest Bout
Dec 02, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Rafael Lovato Jr. Remains Unbeaten Following Latest Bout
Rafael Lovato Jr has another victory in mma to his name. The bjj veteran was sadly forced to go the distance this time in Bellator 189 bout against Honeycut. He left the cage with an...Nate Diaz & Woodley Call Out Dana White For Lying About Match Offer
Dec 01, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Nate Diaz & Woodley Call Out Dana White For Lying About Match Offer
32 year old Nate Diaz has a fight record of 19 wins and 11 losses. Still he hasn’t fought since August of last year when he suffered a decision loss from Conor McGregor. Several...Buchecha Signs With ACB Jiu Jitsu – Likens Format To UFC
Dec 01, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Buchecha Signs With ACB Jiu Jitsu – Likens Format To UFC
Marcos Almeida Buchecha had an interesting year. After securing a double world title in the gi and matching Roger Gracie’s record he lost an exhibition with Roger but it...Jake Shields Caught A Man Defecating On His Car
Dec 01, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Jake Shields Caught A Man Defecating On His Car
Jake Shields is an esteemed MMA fighter and grappler. The ADCC, UFC veteran had a nasty surprise yesterday. Shields was last seen helping Georges St. Pierre prep for the Bisping...Jose Aldo Is Looking To Retire After He Regains the Belt and 3rd Fight With Holloway
Nov 30, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Jose Aldo Is Looking To Retire After He Regains the Belt and 3rd Fight With Holloway
Jose Aldo has been in the world of MMA since 2004 and in the UFC since 2011. The 31 year old brazilian has a record of 26 wins and 3 losses over his long career. Aldo has a UFC title...Gabi Garcia Got Leg kicked by Male on the Street: “You only fight old ladies!”
Nov 30, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Gabi Garcia Got Leg kicked by Male on the Street: “You only fight old ladies!”
Gabi Garcia has found herself in an awkward situation after accepting a fight against a middle aged former pro wrestler. Previously Rizin struggled to find an opponent for Garcia as she...Royce Gracie’s Son Khonry Signs With Bellator
Nov 30, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Royce Gracie’s Son Khonry Signs With Bellator
UFC Hall of Famer and current Bellator MMA brand ambassador Royce Gracie has his name forever written in the history of MMA. And now it looks like one of his kids is ready to take the...Karate Hottie Michelle Waterson Awarded Purple Belt in BJJ
Nov 29, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Karate Hottie Michelle Waterson Awarded Purple Belt in BJJ
Michelle Waterson has an interesting story. A karate student since the age of 10, Waterson holds a black belt in American Free Style Karate and has also trained in WuShu, Muay Thai,...Gabi Garcia Set To Duel Another Former Pro Wrestler
Nov 29, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Gabi Garcia Set To Duel Another Former Pro Wrestler
Rizin just announced an additional special match to take place at the New Years Eve. And it will feature Gabi Garcia and another middle aged former pro wrestler. Additional fight...Chael Sonnen calls out Fabricio Werdum for ADCC superfight
Nov 29, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Chael Sonnen calls out Fabricio Werdum for ADCC superfight
Chael Sonnen had an interesting showing at ADCC – not only was he victorious in a superfight against Chekmat head Leo Vieira but he also entered the absolute division! Still...Rickson Gracie To Release First Ever Video Technique Instructional
Nov 28, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Rickson Gracie To Release First Ever Video Technique Instructional
Rickson Gracie has said that the reason why he has never released a video instructional is that his Jiu-Jitsu which is based on weight distribution which he calls ‘invisible’, needs to be...Jiu-Jitsu Over Politics: Iranian, Israeli & Saudi Arabian Teammates at Atos San Diego
Nov 28, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Jiu-Jitsu Over Politics: Iranian, Israeli & Saudi Arabian Teammates at Atos San Diego
With the current harsh political situation around the world where many countries are enemies, Jiu-Jitsu proves to be a positive ray of hope for unity. When people have been brought up to hate...Hillbilly Twister- So Simple, So Powerful
Nov 28, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Hillbilly Twister- So Simple, So Powerful
Hillbilly twister by Coach Mike of Kimura BJJ Serbia! This one is powerful and so simple ???????????? When you get the pillow choke, you threaten mount with your knee on belly, when the opponent...