Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News, Featured
Copa Podio Results and Highlights
Jul 10, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Copa Podio Results and Highlights
Another exciting Copa Podio is behind us. Last night Leanro Lo proved his absolute dominance in this type of tournament. Leandro Lo defeated Nicolas Meregali in a tight first match on...50,000$ IBJJF Pro League Results & Videos
Jul 09, 2016BJJEEComments Off on 50,000$ IBJJF Pro League Results & Videos
The IBJJF Pro league Grand Prix took place this Saturday, July 9, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was held during the UFC Fight Expo. The event was also be held during the traditional American...Gianni Grippo Leaves Marcelo Garcia Academy
Jul 08, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Gianni Grippo Leaves Marcelo Garcia Academy
The 2015 Pan/ Abu Dhabi Pro champion Gianni Grippo has just announced that he is leaving Marcelo Garcia Academy in NYC. A black belt under Marcelo Garcia since 2014, he joined the academy...Watch IBJJF Pro League LIVE & For FREE
Jul 08, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Watch IBJJF Pro League LIVE & For FREE
The IBJJF Pro league Grand Prix takes place this Saturday, July 9, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It will be held during the UFC Fight Expo. Matches should start at 11:00 AM Las Vegas time and...Metamoris 7: Completely New Card Released 10 Days Before Event
Jul 07, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Metamoris 7: Completely New Card Released 10 Days Before Event
Despite all the recent turmoil with competitors pulling out because of fear of non payment, the Metamoris 7 event is going on as planned on July 17th albeit with a totally new fight card. The...Chris Haueter on Enson Inoue: ‘Downgrading Yourself is False Humility’
Jul 05, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Chris Haueter on Enson Inoue: ‘Downgrading Yourself is False Humility’
Photo: BJJ Legends Magazine MMA legend and BJJ black belt Enson Inoue has been retired from MMA since 2004 (he had a short comeback fight in 2010), but he has recently started training...MMA Legend Enson Inoue Talks Return to BJJ After 10 Yr Break
Jun 29, 2016BJJEEComments Off on MMA Legend Enson Inoue Talks Return to BJJ After 10 Yr Break
MMA legend and BJJ black belt Enson Inoue has been retired from MMA since 2004 (he had a short comeback fight in 2010), but he has recently started training Jiu-Jitsu again after taking a 10...Gracie Tournaments Ban Donkey Guard: ‘It’s Just Silly’
Jun 28, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Gracie Tournaments Ban Donkey Guard: ‘It’s Just Silly’
The Gracie Tournaments are run by Rose Gracie (daughter of Rorion Gracie) and they organise tournaments all over the USA: Gracie regionals, Gracie nationals and Gracie Worlds. They have...BJJ Legend Mario Sperry Hosts World Master Camp; Las Vegas 22-24 August
Jun 27, 2016BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Legend Mario Sperry Hosts World Master Camp; Las Vegas 22-24 August
The World Master Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship will be held in Las Vegas on August 25th, 26th & 27th, 2016. BJJ and MMA legend Mario Sperry is organising a special 3 day Worlds Masters Las...IBJJF 50.000$ Pro League GP Complete Star Studded Card Announced
Jun 27, 2016BJJEEComments Off on IBJJF 50.000$ Pro League GP Complete Star Studded Card Announced
Las Vegas IBJJF Pro League Grand Prix is set to take place on July 9th in Las Vegas. The biggest names in BJJ, battle it out for the grand prize of $40,000 – 1st place and $10,000...Kron Gracie & Diaz Bros Compete in Triathlon Before Upcoming MMA Fights
Jun 26, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Kron Gracie & Diaz Bros Compete in Triathlon Before Upcoming MMA Fights
Kron Gracie and Nate Diaz are both going to be fighting in the next few months. Gracie (2-0 in MMA), will once again be fighting in Japan’s Rizin Fighting Federation this September...Watch: Mackenzie Dern & Gezary Matuda Seminar at Frota Academy Zurich
Jun 24, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Mackenzie Dern & Gezary Matuda Seminar at Frota Academy Zurich
Current World BJJ Champions Gezary Matuda and Mackenzie Dern were this week in Zurich, Swizerland where they held a seminar at the Frota Academy, one of the most beautiful BJJ academies in the...Steve Maxwell Jiu-Jitsu Seminar in Zagreb, Croatia 23/06
Jun 23, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Steve Maxwell Jiu-Jitsu Seminar in Zagreb, Croatia 23/06
Steve Maxwell is in Croatia and he’s ready to share some knowledge! Steve Maxwell is a physical educator, coach, martial artist and nomad. He is a 5th degree Jiu Jitsu blackbelt under Relson...Report: Italian BJJ Open, 3rd Biggest BJJ Tournament in Europe
Jun 23, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Report: Italian BJJ Open, 3rd Biggest BJJ Tournament in Europe
Report of Italian BJJ Open 2016 UIJJ – IBJJF. Guest post by Enrico Di Luise, Brazilian JiuJitsu coach and competitor (GPT Messina) and translated by Gloria Coccoli (Jorge Santos BJJ –...Ralek Gracie Ready For War: Gets Mohawk for Metamoris 7
Jun 23, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Ralek Gracie Ready For War: Gets Mohawk for Metamoris 7
Things are heating up ahead of Metamoris VII! Latest round of superfights has been scheduled for July 17th and it will be headlined (now) by Garry Tonon and Metamoris founder – Ralek...Road Rage: Driver vs BJJ Cyclist with Great Transitions & Top Control
Jun 22, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Road Rage: Driver vs BJJ Cyclist with Great Transitions & Top Control
This road rage incident happened last week between a driver and cyclist who obviously trains some Jiu-Jitsu. Watch his windshield wiper transition from side control to mount and his front...Karate Instructor Arrested For Sending Nude Pics to 11yr Old Boy
Jun 21, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Karate Instructor Arrested For Sending Nude Pics to 11yr Old Boy
An Orlando female Karate instructor sent her 11 year old male student nude pictures and told him she wanted to have sex with him. Stephannie Figueroa, 21, is facing charges of attempted lewd or...Rodolfo Vieira: ‘I Feel Like a White Belt in MMA’
Jun 21, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Rodolfo Vieira: ‘I Feel Like a White Belt in MMA’
5x jiu-jitsu world champion at black belt, Rodolfo Vieira is preparing his transition to MMA. He has signed a contract with Japan based Real Fight Championship. His debut was initially planned...15 yr Old Green Belt Defeats BJJ Black Belt in Competition
Jun 21, 2016BJJEEComments Off on 15 yr Old Green Belt Defeats BJJ Black Belt in Competition
Grand Prix Houston Championship last year featured a very exciting match between BJJ prodigy Roberto Jimenez (Alliance Gacho) and Washington Luis (GF Team). What’s so special about this...Mega Seminar In Zurich: Buchecha, Rodolfo Vieira & Leandro Lo @Frota Academy
Jun 21, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Mega Seminar In Zurich: Buchecha, Rodolfo Vieira & Leandro Lo @Frota Academy
A BJJ-Tornado hits Zurich: Rodolfo Vieira, Marcus Buchecha and Leandro Lo are teaching a Mega Seminar at Frota Academy, one of the most beautiful BJJ Academies in the World. The Frota...Brock Lesnar Promoted to Blue Belt in BJJ By Comprido
Jun 17, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Brock Lesnar Promoted to Blue Belt in BJJ By Comprido
Though Lesnar said that he was “closing the door on MMA” in March 2015, but the UFC announced on June 4, 2016 that he would return and compete at UFC 200 on July 9. WWE...Copa Podio Middleweight GP: Leandro, Erberth, Dillon & More Stars
Jun 15, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Copa Podio Middleweight GP: Leandro, Erberth, Dillon & More Stars
Copa Podio jiu-jitsu is exploring new markets, and on July 9, Argentina’s Independence Day, the event is set to go down in Buenos Aires. Five-time champion in the professional jiu-jitsu...Gracie Barra Losing 150+ Academies With Ze Radiola’s Departure
Jun 13, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Gracie Barra Losing 150+ Academies With Ze Radiola’s Departure
José Olimpio, more known as “Zé Radiola”, who was one the top 3 leaders of the Gracie Barra organisation, has officially left GB to form his own team: ZR Team. Ze Radiola is one of the...Tonon: ‘I’ll CRUSH Ralek Gracie & Be As Abusive Possible’
Jun 13, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Tonon: ‘I’ll CRUSH Ralek Gracie & Be As Abusive Possible’
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 Satoshi...