Category Archive: Articles
Romulo Barral Not Retired After All – Ready To Compete at Worlds
May 19, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Romulo Barral Not Retired After All – Ready To Compete at Worlds
Just last year Romulo Barral had his emotional retirement from the IBJJF Worlds. Romulo Barral, aged 34 is a black belt under Vinicius Magalhaes and competes for Gracie Barra, where he...Can You Improve in Martial Arts if You Can Only Train Once a Week?
May 19, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Can You Improve in Martial Arts if You Can Only Train Once a Week?
Photo: Joshua Halvatzis, Goliveco at Frota Academy in Zurich, Switzerland. A lot of people have this misconception that you can’t improve on only 2 – 3 days a week of BJJ training. And these...Video: Garry Tonon vs Shinya Aoki Countdown
May 19, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Video: Garry Tonon vs Shinya Aoki Countdown
It goes without saying that a grappling match between two of the most exciting submission artists in MMA and BJJ is something special. Actually, it’s much more than that for BJJ and MMA fans –...Demi Lovato Talks Up Jiu-Jitsu, Advises Everyone To Try It
May 18, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Demi Lovato Talks Up Jiu-Jitsu, Advises Everyone To Try It
Pop star Demi Lovato is one of the biggest celeb fans of jiu-jitsu right now. Not only is she not shy about trying on techniques and posting all over social media, she’s also come...Roger Gracie & Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida Set to Rematch in Rio de Janeiro
May 18, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Roger Gracie & Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida Set to Rematch in Rio de Janeiro
Metamoris had it’s ups and downs but one definitive upside was a really cool match they put together – the one between GOAT Roger Gracie and a fierce modern age king of...Georgian Judo Team’s Secret Routine You’d Never Guess
May 18, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Georgian Judo Team’s Secret Routine You’d Never Guess
Georgian Judo has quite a few interesting names – among them Georgian born Greek judoka legend Ilias Ilidis. Indeed judokas in Georgia work a lot on honing their skills. ...Jiu-Jitsu Heaven: Valente Bros Amazing New Academy in Miami
May 18, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Jiu-Jitsu Heaven: Valente Bros Amazing New Academy in Miami
Jiu-Jitsu heaven… Imagine nice mats, great facilities, a nice location, great sparring partners. The Valente Brothers have taken it one step further and have just moved into an amazing, state of...[Video] 17 year old BJJ Blue Belt (135 lbs.) versus Ninjitsu Black Belt (185 lbs.)
May 17, 2017BJJEEComments Off on [Video] 17 year old BJJ Blue Belt (135 lbs.) versus Ninjitsu Black Belt (185 lbs.)
Every now and then we get to see an interesting challenge match. The latest in line of interesting challenges is 17 year old Judo Brown Belt / BJJ Blue Belt (135 lbs.) versus Ninjitsu Black...5 Reasons Why Shinya Aoki vs Garry Tonon Is A Mouthwatering, Adrenaline-Pumping, MUST-SEE Grappling Super Fight!
May 17, 2017BJJEEComments Off on 5 Reasons Why Shinya Aoki vs Garry Tonon Is A Mouthwatering, Adrenaline-Pumping, MUST-SEE Grappling Super Fight!
It goes without saying that a grappling match between two of the most exciting submission artists in MMA and BJJ is something special. Actually, it’s much more than that for BJJ and MMA fans...Woodley Wants 7 Figures To Face Demian Maia in Brazil
May 17, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Woodley Wants 7 Figures To Face Demian Maia in Brazil
Tyron Woodley knows how much he is risking by accepting a Demian Maia match. This is why he’s reportedly asking for 7 figures! Woodley spoke with the MMA Hour confirming just...Rafael Mendes: Modified Kimura from Side Control
May 17, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Rafael Mendes: Modified Kimura from Side Control
Rafael Mendes shows a reallly cool and unusual set for a Kimura Variation from Side Control. Notice the different grip he uses. @mendesbros @artofjiujitsu www.artofjiujitsu.comPolaris 5 reveals First Part Of Killer Card
May 16, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Polaris 5 reveals First Part Of Killer Card
Looks like Polaris is gearing up to host another killer grappling card. UK based event unvailed it’s first matches – We are pleased to announce the top of the card for...Cavaliers’ Deron Williams Owns MMA Gym, Wants to Compete in BJJ
May 16, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Cavaliers’ Deron Williams Owns MMA Gym, Wants to Compete in BJJ
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is very appealing to a number of pro athletes. Some consider it a great way to keep in shape in the off season while others think it improves their safety and the...Dillon Danis Issues Statement Following SUG 4 Loss
May 16, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Dillon Danis Issues Statement Following SUG 4 Loss
Dillon Danis made quite a few controversial statements leading upto the match so he was naturally quite irked by not being able to back up all his words at the actual 4th edition of the...Purple Belt Wins Superfight With Buggy Choke
May 15, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Purple Belt Wins Superfight With Buggy Choke
Buggy choke has turned quite a few eyebrows since videos of it first surfaced. Tony Pacenski who is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Rodrigo Medeiros (BJJ Revolution Team). He runs his...King of the Beach: Europe’s Biggest Outdoor Grappling Tournament; Netherlands 8-9th July
May 15, 2017BJJEEComments Off on King of the Beach: Europe’s Biggest Outdoor Grappling Tournament; Netherlands 8-9th July
King of the Beach, Europe’s biggest outdoor grappling event, will celebrate its 8th edition this year and it will be a 2 day event! Grapplers attendance has steadily been rising up to 285...Rockstar Matt Heafy Reveals How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Helped His Music Career
May 15, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Rockstar Matt Heafy Reveals How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Helped His Music Career
Matt Heafy is a bjj purple belt and he’s quite dedicated. In fact he’s so dedicated that he also arranged for a inter band bjj & grappling tournament a little while...Submission Underground 4 Results
May 15, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Submission Underground 4 Results
Submission Underground just concluded the latest edition of the event. In the 4th edition of the event Dillon Danis went up against Jake Shields, Paolo Miyao against Urijah Faber and...BJJ World Champion Vitor ‘Shaolin’ Does Self Defense Course with Valente Bros
May 15, 2017BJJEEComments Off on BJJ World Champion Vitor ‘Shaolin’ Does Self Defense Course with Valente Bros
Over the past 2 years Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro has been working towards the Self-Defense Specialization Course and Fighting Foundations Instructors Courses Levels I and II. Vitor is a...Bjj Blue Belt (135 lbs) vs 6th Degree Hapkido Black Belt (175 lbs)
May 14, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Bjj Blue Belt (135 lbs) vs 6th Degree Hapkido Black Belt (175 lbs)
Nikolas Collier a 17 Year Old (135 lbs.) Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under 7 x IBJJF World Champion Samuel Braga / Brown Belt in The Collier Method of Judo faces a 30 Year Old (175 lbs.) 6th...Demian Maia: “I’m Not Going To Sell Myself Just Because I Want To Be a Champion”
May 14, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Demian Maia: “I’m Not Going To Sell Myself Just Because I Want To Be a Champion”
Demian Maia just earned his 7th consecutive victory in the UFC octagon. Following latest victory against Jorge Gamebred Masvidal he was promised a title shot by Dana White. Still this...Stipe Miocic Scores Stunning KO over Junior Dos Santos – UFC 211
May 14, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Stipe Miocic Scores Stunning KO over Junior Dos Santos – UFC 211
Wow.. Stipe Miocic finishes Junior Dos Santos in the 1st round.. #ufc #mma #wmma #ufc211 #miocicvsdossantos2 #stipemiocic #champ #andstill #heavyweightchamp...Demian Maia Forces Masvidal To Grapple For His Life – UFC 211
May 14, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Demian Maia Forces Masvidal To Grapple For His Life – UFC 211
Demian Maia Works His Way To A Tricky Victory Against Masvidal OHHH @GamebredFighter shakes Maia off and starts dropping ???????????? #UFC211 pic.twitter.com/K2sg1xLZFu — UFC (@ufc) May 14,Kimura Trap Defense with BJJ World Champion Tarsis Humphreys
May 14, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Kimura Trap Defense with BJJ World Champion Tarsis Humphreys
The kimura trap is one of the most effective systems in BJJ. Some practitioners such as David Avellan base their whole game around them and even have a DVD series on the system. Used as a...