Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News
Ben Askren Voices Opinion on Father Arrested After Tackling His Son’s Opponent at a Wrestling Match
Jan 24, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Ben Askren Voices Opinion on Father Arrested After Tackling His Son’s Opponent at a Wrestling Match
Earlier the week, a father of a high school wrestler, rushed and tackled his son’s wrestling opponent in a high school wrestling match. The father, Barry Lee Jones, was then arrested and...Krav Maga Instructor Brags Online About Winning a BJJ Match in Masters White Belt Division
Jan 24, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Krav Maga Instructor Brags Online About Winning a BJJ Match in Masters White Belt Division
In a tournament in Poland, Wojciech Cieślak, a Krav Maga Master was competing. Nothing special, but he was signed to the MASTERS WHITE BELT category. He won his first fight by anaconda choke (a...Demian Maia Remembers Epic Victory over Jacare: ‘I Had No Strategy’
Jan 23, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Demian Maia Remembers Epic Victory over Jacare: ‘I Had No Strategy’
Demian Maia remembers his epic victory in 2005, as he overcame one of the all time greatest fighters in Jiu-Jitsu and snatched the gold in the World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Olympic...Galvao: ‘Until We Change Rules, BJJ Will Never be on TV. Athletes Will Never Be Well Paid’
Jan 23, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Galvao: ‘Until We Change Rules, BJJ Will Never be on TV. Athletes Will Never Be Well Paid’
Even the most enthusiastic fan of Jiu-Jitsu sometimes will find a match boring. The reason is the lack of action. Even worse, many times, it is purposeful. Athletes use of “comfortable”...Father Arrested After Tackling His Son’s Opponent at a Wrestling Match
Jan 20, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Father Arrested After Tackling His Son’s Opponent at a Wrestling Match
Barry Lee Jones, a father of of a high school wrestler, was arrested and charged with simple assault after rushing and tackling a his son’s opponent during a wrestling match, according to a...Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament In Russia Ended in a Mass Brawl
Jan 19, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament In Russia Ended in a Mass Brawl
The open Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament for children and adults in the Moscow Winter BJJ Cup, which took place on January 18 in Krasnogorsk near Moscow, ended with a mass brawl of participants and...Robert Downey Jr. Talks Kung Fu w/ Notorious Bullshido Doubter Joe Rogan
Jan 16, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Robert Downey Jr. Talks Kung Fu w/ Notorious Bullshido Doubter Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan is a longtime non-believer in Kung Fu. He has on numerous occasions talked down at Kung Fu and how innfective it is for self defense or for MMA. Here are the most colorful moments: Well,...Missing 14 Year Old BJJ Practitioner Samantha Lopez Has Been Found After 4 Days
Jan 09, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Missing 14 Year Old BJJ Practitioner Samantha Lopez Has Been Found After 4 Days
14-year-old Samantha Lopez who was reported missing has been located and is safe, according to her family. No other details were released, but the family thanks everyone for their prayers and...Jacare Reveals Reason For Leaving BJJ For MMA
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is the ultimate grappler with world class ground game and fantastic stand up takedown game. He is a BJJ and Judo black belt formed at ASLE academy with his first instructor...14 Year Old BJJ Practitioner Samantha Lopez Has Gone Missing
Jan 08, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 14 Year Old BJJ Practitioner Samantha Lopez Has Gone Missing
UPDATE: Missing 14 Year Old BJJ Practitioner Samantha Lopez Has Been Found After 4 Days Please help us locate 14 year old BJJ practitioner Samantha Lopez. She has been missing since January 4,...Jackson-Wink Release Footage Of Jon Jones Going 2-1 in NAGA Grappling Tournament
Jan 06, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Jackson-Wink Release Footage Of Jon Jones Going 2-1 in NAGA Grappling Tournament
Back in 2016, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones tested himself at NAGA (Grappling championships) against recreational practitioners. The champ was very playful as you can see by the way he was...Royce Gracie: ‘People that Walk into a BJJ School Wanting Self Defense are Guided To A Sport with a Point System’
Photo: Sonny Parlin http://sonnyparlin.com Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing all around the world. Sport style Jiu-Jitsu is flourishing while the traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu for self defense...Brendan Schaub Weighs in On Claim That Ashton Kutcher Could Beat Conor McGregor in a Grappling Match
Dec 30, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Brendan Schaub Weighs in On Claim That Ashton Kutcher Could Beat Conor McGregor in a Grappling Match
In his recent Fighter and the Kid podcast episode, Brendan Schaub – a former MMA fighter and a stand-up comedian – spoke with co-host Brian Callen, amongst other things, about wether newly...Ruotolo Twins Promoted to Purple Belt After 14 Yrs of Training BJJ
Dec 28, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Ruotolo Twins Promoted to Purple Belt After 14 Yrs of Training BJJ
Twin brother Kade and Tye Ruotolo represent a new generation of BJJ players. They are 16 years old and have been training since the age of 3 hey have won everything that there is to win in BJJ at...Train With The Best at The Caribbean Roots Camp with Samuel Braga, Erik Wanderley, Valerie Letourneau & More
Dec 27, 2019BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Train With The Best at The Caribbean Roots Camp with Samuel Braga, Erik Wanderley, Valerie Letourneau & More
What’s the one most important, most beautiful thing that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has given you? What would you say has given you the best goosebumps? Chances are – it’s the experiences....Breaking: Gordon Ryan Announces Retirement From Grappling at Age 24
Dec 27, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Breaking: Gordon Ryan Announces Retirement From Grappling at Age 24
Gordon Ryan, the biggest current star in Grappling has just announced his retirement from Grappling at the young age of 24. The ‘King’ is currently on vacation, the first he’s taken...Royce Gracie Reveals What Really Happened w/ Him & Eddie Bravo Backstage at Metamoris
Dec 25, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Royce Gracie Reveals What Really Happened w/ Him & Eddie Bravo Backstage at Metamoris
What happened between Royce Gracie and Eddie Bravo at Metamoris III? Chael Sonnen had a chance to talk with Royce Gracie about these and other topics… Royce Gracie Beef With Eddie Bravo: What...Cyborg Will Have Open Heart Surgery in 2020
Dec 18, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Cyborg Will Have Open Heart Surgery in 2020
ADCC champion Roberto ‘Cyborg’ Abreu did it again this weekend. He conquered his 6th No Gi world championship in dominating fashion. After a dissappointing ADCC campaign this is a sweet...Epic Roll: GSP & Braulio Estima Go Back & Forth on the Mat
Dec 17, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Epic Roll: GSP & Braulio Estima Go Back & Forth on the Mat
Back in 2011, then UFC champion Georges St Pierre came to London to improve his Jiu-Jitsu by training with Roger Gracie and Braulio Estima. A 3x black belt world champion and 3x ADCC champion,...Cub Swanson Possibly Out 9 Months After Jake Shields Knee Reap at Quintet Ultra
Dec 16, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Cub Swanson Possibly Out 9 Months After Jake Shields Knee Reap at Quintet Ultra
At last Thursday’s Quintet Ultra event, in the semi final between team UFC and team WEC (See full results here), Jake Shields defeated Cub Swanson via knee injury at 5:18 mark. Shields had...John Danaher On Why You Shouldn’t Care About Your BJJ Belt Progression
Dec 15, 2019BJJEEComments Off on John Danaher On Why You Shouldn’t Care About Your BJJ Belt Progression
John Danaher is universally known one of the best instructors in Jiu-Jitsu. The New Zealand born, BJJ black belt under Renzo Gracie has been praised by the BJJ community as being a master and brain...Female Bodybuilder Tries Out Grueling BJJ Specific Conditioning Circuit
Dec 14, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Female Bodybuilder Tries Out Grueling BJJ Specific Conditioning Circuit
In the past, there have been many instances where strength athletes, whether bodybuilders or powerlifters, have tried training Jiu-Jitsu and have rolled with the instructor to test themselves:...Cub Swanson Suffers Significant Knee Injury From Jake Shields Knee Reap at Quintet Ultra
Dec 14, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Cub Swanson Suffers Significant Knee Injury From Jake Shields Knee Reap at Quintet Ultra
At last Thursday’s Quintet Ultra event, in the semi final between team UFC and team WEC (See full results here), Jake Shields defeated Cub Swanson via knee injury at 5:18 mark. Shields had...Rickson Gracie Reveals Why He Snubbed His Brother’s Red Belt
Dec 14, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Rickson Gracie Reveals Why He Snubbed His Brother’s Red Belt
Rickson Gracie has been traveling the world, doing a series of seminars. But one prominent thing about him is that he was spotted wearing his old coral belt and not the red belt that he was given two...