Category Archive: Articles
Eddie Cummings & Paulo Miyao Set To Face Off At Grappling Industries
Jun 18, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Eddie Cummings & Paulo Miyao Set To Face Off At Grappling Industries
Exciting superfight has just been announced. In August, under the grappling industries banner, Eddie Wolverine Cummings will be battling Paolo Miyao for the coveted prize. The two will...15 yr old Nicky Ryan Submits Marvin Castelle with Heelhook
Jun 18, 2017BJJEEComments Off on 15 yr old Nicky Ryan Submits Marvin Castelle with Heelhook
Fifteen year old prodigy Nicky Ryan submitted 10th planet instructor Marvin Castelle in Grappling superfight. Castelle is a brown belt under Eddie Bravo himself! – He is 25 years old and lives in...Firas Zahabi Starting Grappling League In Montreal, Offering Bitcoin Prizes
Jun 17, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Firas Zahabi Starting Grappling League In Montreal, Offering Bitcoin Prizes
A ban of grappling events in Montreal surprised everyone in the community earlier this year. Now Tristar head coach Firas Zahabi is offering up an explanation as to what happened as...Berkut Announces Open World Championships With Cash Prizes For All Belt Levels
Jun 16, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Berkut Announces Open World Championships With Cash Prizes For All Belt Levels
Some exciting news coming from Russia. Berkut announces open world championship ACB JJ. The tournament will be held in Moscow, Festivalniy sports complex. We invite all Jiu-Jitsu...Whatever Happened To Female BJJ & Why It’s Not Ok To Pile On Mackenzie Dern
Jun 16, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Whatever Happened To Female BJJ & Why It’s Not Ok To Pile On Mackenzie Dern
While the male grappling scene is constantly covered with every little tiff deemed significant it seems like female jiu-jitsu scene has been in a slump. In many ways 2017 was a...Woodley Trying To Steamroll Demian Maia Into July Title Fight
Jun 16, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Woodley Trying To Steamroll Demian Maia Into July Title Fight
Tyron Woodley has long been set for match up with brazilian jiu-jitsu expert Demian Maia. However Maia, 39, fought Masvidal in May and may be needing time to recover and execute a...Tonon Content To Let Dillon Danis Make A Fool Of Himself Ahead Of Polaris Match
Jun 16, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Tonon Content To Let Dillon Danis Make A Fool Of Himself Ahead Of Polaris Match
Polaris was onto something when they successfully booked the match everyone was gearing up for – Garry Tonon vs Dillon Danis. This garnered so much positive attention it even got Polaris...How Jiu-Jitsu Changed The Life Of Austin McDaniel from a Victim of Bullying To An Assertive Young Man Joining The Marines
Jun 15, 2017BJJEEComments Off on How Jiu-Jitsu Changed The Life Of Austin McDaniel from a Victim of Bullying To An Assertive Young Man Joining The Marines
Back in 2012 Austin McDaniel was a 13 year old boy from Indiana who was quite fond of video games and playing the guitar. Some time in September of the same year he had the unfortunate...Keenan Cornelius Set For A Superfight Against Matheus Diniz
Jun 15, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Keenan Cornelius Set For A Superfight Against Matheus Diniz
A very exciting day for grappling is in the works. Jiu Jitsu Phenom Keenan Cornelius is set to grapple MG Dream Team flagbearer – Matheus Diniz. The two will be facing off in San...McGregor Boxing Bout With Mayweather Officially Announced
Jun 15, 2017BJJEEComments Off on McGregor Boxing Bout With Mayweather Officially Announced
The ultimate challenge match between disciplines has been agreed upon. Following long and extensive negotiations Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor will be happening August 26th! On the...Neiman Gracie Calls Dillon Danis An Amateur, Wants Him To Stop Mouthing Off
Jun 14, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Neiman Gracie Calls Dillon Danis An Amateur, Wants Him To Stop Mouthing Off
Neiman Gracie is just honing his name in the mma community in spite of being a member of the Gracie family. A little while back Gracie confirmed Bellator had offered him the fight with...A Texas deputy and Her Husband Have Been Indicted For Denny’s Altercation
Jun 14, 2017BJJEEComments Off on A Texas deputy and Her Husband Have Been Indicted For Denny’s Altercation
A couple from Houston, Texas has been indicted after the night out for a couple turned into a deadly altercation. You may have seen the video in which the deputy’s husband holds...No Gi Baseball Bat Choke Explained by Eli Knight
Jun 14, 2017BJJEEComments Off on No Gi Baseball Bat Choke Explained by Eli Knight
How to do the baseball choke in No Gi by BJJ Black Belt Eli Knight: Here is a technique I have gotten asked about several times, the Baseball Bat Choke No Gi version. This is a...BJJ Student Goes From Blue Belt To Black Belt – In 8 Months!
Jun 13, 2017BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Student Goes From Blue Belt To Black Belt – In 8 Months!
Promotion is a huge deal in jiu jitsu given the amount of time and effort it takes to master the gentle art. This is why it never fails to surprise when someone gets promoted under...Victor Silverio Leaves GF Team For Gracie Barra
Jun 13, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Victor Silverio Leaves GF Team For Gracie Barra
Team switching has held quite a bit of controversy over the years in the bjj community. The last to contribute to the trend is Victor Silverio who has opted out of GF Team in order to...Buchecha: Leandro Lo Is The Best Fighter In The World
Jun 13, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Buchecha: Leandro Lo Is The Best Fighter In The World
Photo: Mike Anderson BJJ Photographer Marcus Buchecha Almeida is fresh off of winning his 10th collective world title having conquered both his division and the absolute for the 5th time....Judo Mixed Team event added to the 2020 Olympic Games
Jun 12, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Judo Mixed Team event added to the 2020 Olympic Games
The preparation for Tokyo Olympics set for 2020 are well under way. And the grappling community just got some exciting news. The games are now set to feature a Judo Mixed Team event....Erberth Santos Receives Worlds Prize – IBJJF Set To Reimburse Him Worlds Entry Fees
Jun 12, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Erberth Santos Receives Worlds Prize – IBJJF Set To Reimburse Him Worlds Entry Fees
Much can be said about the business model IBJJF has. Thanks to being a private for profit company they’ve largely avoided giving out prizes for some of the most prestigious...BJJ Black Belt Peter Itaipava Hired As An Extra- Ended Up In Kung Fu vs MMA Viral Video
Jun 11, 2017BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Black Belt Peter Itaipava Hired As An Extra- Ended Up In Kung Fu vs MMA Viral Video
Itaipava recently clarified how the video titled “A China kung fu master announced online that he defeated Peter Irving, the Champion of European MMA” came to be. According to...UFC’s Oluwale Bamgbose receives Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt
Jun 11, 2017BJJEEComments Off on UFC’s Oluwale Bamgbose receives Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt
Oluwale Bamgbose is a UFC middleweight fighter who recently fought in Rio. Even though he wasn’t successful at UFC 212 in the World capital of Jiu Jitsu he got a big wish...Mark Hunt Stops Lewis In What Might Be The Last Performance of Career
Jun 11, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Mark Hunt Stops Lewis In What Might Be The Last Performance of Career
Are Americans & Other Non-Brazilians Being Cheated at IBJJF Worlds?
Jun 11, 2017Monty CollierComments Off on Are Americans & Other Non-Brazilians Being Cheated at IBJJF Worlds?
Some have claimed for years that U.S. fighters and other non-Brazilians have been the subject of, not just bad calls, but actual cheating on the part of the IBJJF. Is this true? Why would this...5 Ways To Defend & Counter The Achilles Hold- David Avellan & MMA Coach
Jun 11, 2017BJJEEComments Off on 5 Ways To Defend & Counter The Achilles Hold- David Avellan & MMA Coach
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...Diego Sanchez and Joe Lauzon Roll With the Troops
Jun 10, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Diego Sanchez and Joe Lauzon Roll With the Troops
Physical readiness is an imperative for every soldier since their lives depend on it. So it’s not a big surprise that when Diego Sanchez and Joe Lauzon got the chance to...