Category Archive: Articles
TV’s Sherlock Holmes bitten by BJJ Bug!
Jun 11, 2016BJJEEComments Off on TV’s Sherlock Holmes bitten by BJJ Bug!
Television’s Sherlock Holmes is the latest addition to the celebrity jiu-jitsu practicioners list! This group of dudes is a great group of dudes. #train #hard #enjoy...Mundials 2016 By The Numbers
Jun 10, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Mundials 2016 By The Numbers
Statistical analysis of the biggest tournament in BJJ calendar revealed some interesting trends. The Long Beach Walter Pyramid Tournament hosted some of the best athletes in the world of Jiu-Jitsu...Vinny Magalhaes Starting His Own School
Jun 10, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Vinny Magalhaes Starting His Own School
Vinny Magalhaes is looking forward to starting his own school! He’s announced on his personal facebook yesterday that he’s leaving Syndicate Mixed Martial Arts. Vinny Magalhaes was one of...Fan Opinion: “Why I’m going to watch Metamoris 7”
Jun 10, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Fan Opinion: “Why I’m going to watch Metamoris 7”
METAMORIS 7: Garry Tonon will face Ralek Gracie on July 17th at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles, CA. ABOUT THE EVENT Roger Gracie will have another opponent. Gabriel Gonzaga vs...Top 10 Things We’ve Learned From The Latest Mark Schultz interview
Jun 09, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Top 10 Things We’ve Learned From The Latest Mark Schultz interview
UFC 9 Veteran and Olympic Gold Winner in Wrestling, Mark Schultz recently got interviewed by the Grappling Central podcast. This is what we learned listening to the episode: 1) Mark Schultz...Andre Galvao considering retirement?
Jun 09, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Andre Galvao considering retirement?
It was revealed today that Andre Galvao, 2016 Worlds winner in the Black Belt heavyweight division might be considering retirement. Flograppling confirmed in an interview with Galvao following his...Bullshido: Meet Fake Judo 8th dan & BJJ Coral Belt Rudy Rodriguez
Jun 09, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Bullshido: Meet Fake Judo 8th dan & BJJ Coral Belt Rudy Rodriguez
The BJJ and Judo communities of Mexico have exposed ‘Master’ Rudy Rodriguez who is claiming to be the world’s highest ranked double belt holder in Judo and BJJ: 8th dan in...Competitors To Watch For In 2016
Jun 09, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Competitors To Watch For In 2016
Recent Worlds 2016 held at the The Walter Pyramid in Long Beach reaffirmed dominance of the older seasoned players, some names emerged as the ones to watch. Erberth Santos Erberth Santos has...Joe Rogan On Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor 2
Jun 09, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Joe Rogan On Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor 2
Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor respectively, will lock horns with one another for the second time at UFC 202 on August 20hth. The much awaited rematch was initially scheduled to take place at...King of the Beach: Europe’s Biggest Outdoor Grappling Tournament; Netherlands 2nd of july
Jun 09, 2016BJJEEComments Off on King of the Beach: Europe’s Biggest Outdoor Grappling Tournament; Netherlands 2nd of july
King of the Beach, Europe’s biggest outdoor grappling event, will celebrate its 7th edition this year. Grapplers attendance has steadily been rising up to 285 competitors in 2015, and is...Watch: Cobrinha’s Guard Passed For The First Time Ever in Competition by Marcio Andre
Jun 09, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Cobrinha’s Guard Passed For The First Time Ever in Competition by Marcio Andre
Up and comer Marcio Andre showing incredible pressure and perseverance with this pass on Rubens Cobrinha at Worlds. This was the first time ever that Cobrinha’s guard was ever passed in...Complete List of Jiu-Jitsu Founders Awards Winners
Jun 08, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Complete List of Jiu-Jitsu Founders Awards Winners
Jiu-Jitsu Founders Awards proudly presents a list of winners for 2016. These athletes, teams and events had great influence on the development of Jiu Jitsu. Jiu-jitsu Global Conference ??? Que...Mackenzie Dern Headed To EBI?
Jun 08, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Mackenzie Dern Headed To EBI?
Mackenzie Dern might be headed to EBI. A preliminary discussion between Mackenzie Dern and Eddie Bravo Invitational producer (and referee) Victor Davilla reveled there was interest on both...Smart Technology Rashguards in Development
Jun 08, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Smart Technology Rashguards in Development
Smart Technology Rashguards are currently in Development RollTec rashguard is the first ever wearable tec for grapplers. It gathers information from a motion sensor inside the rashguard. This...75 Yr Old Brown Belt Talks About His Love for Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 08, 2016BJJEEComments Off on 75 Yr Old Brown Belt Talks About His Love for Jiu-Jitsu
75 year old BJJ brown Belt Jim Hagen has been training Jiu-Jitsu for 10 years. He trains under Eduardo Santos at Gentle Art Studio – Lotus Club Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Wellness...Toreada Pass: Essential Details & Concepts- Leo Neves
Jun 08, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Toreada Pass: Essential Details & Concepts- Leo Neves
The Toreada guard pass is probably the first guard pass that you learned when you started BJJ. It is the most common guard pass in BJJ and is also one of the most effective. The pass is...Meet The New Gabi Garcia – Outstanding Tayane Porfirio
Jun 07, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Meet The New Gabi Garcia – Outstanding Tayane Porfirio
The Worlds have been good to a number of athletes but Tayane Porfirio will definitely always have a special place for Worlds 2016 in her heart. Shortly after winning Gold once again she has received...Rickson Influences HUGE Changes to Gracie University
Jun 07, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Rickson Influences HUGE Changes to Gracie University
In a surprising new video, released on the Gracie Breakdown YouTube chanel, four of jiu-jitsu’s most influential figures — Rickson Gracie, Ryron Gracie, Rener Gracie, and Pedro Sauer...Jake Shields and Georges St.Pierre break bread under the Danaher roof
Jun 07, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Jake Shields and Georges St.Pierre break bread under the Danaher roof
Jake Shields and Georges St. Pierre have overcome previous animosity! John Danaher confirmed this in an earlier post: Former adversaries, new friends: Georges St-Pierre and Jake Shields finish up a...Kimbo Slice – Dead at 42
Jun 07, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Kimbo Slice – Dead at 42
Kimbo Slice has passed away. Bellator president Scott Coker confirmed Slice’s death in a statement to Yahoo news: “We are all shocked and saddened by the devastating and untimely loss of...Watch: Buchecha Goes Beast Mode Against Joao Gabriel (2016 Worlds)
Jun 07, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Buchecha Goes Beast Mode Against Joao Gabriel (2016 Worlds)
Only a year after suffering a horrific knee injury Marcus Almeida Buchecha made a triumphant comeback and reclaimed the Ultra heavyweight throne at the World Championships from Gabriel...Watch: Romulo Barral’s Emotional Retirement From World Championships
Jun 07, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Romulo Barral’s Emotional Retirement From World Championships
Photo: JiuJitsutimes.com At the 2016 Worlds, 2 BJJ legends retired. The first was Michelle Nicolini who took silver and the second was 5X world champion Romulo Barral. Barral reached the final...UFC Slightly Backtracks On Ban For Helwani
Jun 06, 2016BJJEEComments Off on UFC Slightly Backtracks On Ban For Helwani
After receiving plenty of media attention for evicting Helwani and two colleagues from UFC 199, TMZ caught up with Dana White and inquired what exactly being “banned for life” entails....Michelle Nicolini Says Goodbye to BJJ Competitions
Jun 06, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Michelle Nicolini Says Goodbye to BJJ Competitions
One of the most decorated athletes (both male and female) in BJJ has announced she will not be competing anymore. The 8x World champion announced prior to Worlds 2016 that this will be her last...