Category Archive: BJJ News
Queixinho, Manny Diaz, and Aaron Zaballos Leave Caio Terra Association
Jan 19, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Queixinho, Manny Diaz, and Aaron Zaballos Leave Caio Terra Association
Some changes 2015 for Caio Terra association with 3 major members having left the team: Osvaldo Queixinho, Manny Diaz, and Aaron Zaballos. Caio Terra announced it himself on his...Gabi Garcia on Europeans Next Week & MMA in March: ‘In the Best Shape of my Life!’
Having not competed at the Jiu-Jitsu world championships last year because of an injury, Nine times World BJJ champion Gabi Garcia has major plans for 2015. The Alliance Jiu-Jitsu...Jake Shields: ‘I’m going to take Palhares’s knee out’
Jake Shields is next in line for a title shot at World Series of Fighting welterweight champion Rousimar Palhares. The former Strikeforce middleweight champion defeated former UFC...2015 IBJJF Europeans Breaks Record: Now Biggest BJJ Championship in the World
Jan 17, 2015BJJEEComments Off on 2015 IBJJF Europeans Breaks Record: Now Biggest BJJ Championship in the World
The next big event in the European BJJ calendar are the 2015 European Jiu-Jitsu championships! This year with 3,400 registered competitors, the European is the biggest championship in...UK BJJ Association (UKBJJA) Sponsors UK Team To Compete at IBJJF Europeans
Yesterday the UKBJJA squad who have been selected and sponsored by the association to attend the IBJJF European Championships in Lisbon,Portugal assembled for at Gracie Barra Birmingham for a...Rigan Machado on Ashton Kutcher’s Real Level in BJJ. Compares His Body Type to Roger Gracie’s
When news broke out that actor Ashton Kutcher had been promoted to purple belt by Rigan Machado, the BJJ community had mixed reactions. Some were happy about the news, many were not and some...Updated Pre Schedule – 2015 European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Jan 14, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Updated Pre Schedule – 2015 European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship
The next big event in the European BJJ calendar are the 2015 European Jiu-Jitsu championships! The dates are January 21-25, in Lisbon, Portugal. Location: Complexo Municipal...UFC Gym BJJ Program Director Issues Statement Regarding Fake BJJ Black Belt Instructor
Two days ago a BJJ instructor at the UFC Gym in Flowermound, Texas was exposed as a fake BJJ black belt. The video of Jeremy Varney, the fake black belt being exposed can be found HERE....Kron Gracie Plans to Compete in ADCC in 2015, Rules Out Return to IBJJF Tournaments
Jan 13, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Kron Gracie Plans to Compete in ADCC in 2015, Rules Out Return to IBJJF Tournaments
He is now focused on MMA , but competing in Jiu-Jitsu is still in Kron Gracie’s plans. The 2013 ADCC Champion and BJJ black belt debuted in MMA with victory on December 2014 in...British Judo Association Signs Historical Deal with the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu UK Association
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing fast, there is no denying it. Last week, we heard the news that BJJ would be included in the 2018 Asian Games which is the 2nd Biggest Multi- Sport Event...(Video) UFC Fighter Michael Bisping Promoted to Brown Belt in BJJ
Jan 12, 2015BJJEEComments Off on (Video) UFC Fighter Michael Bisping Promoted to Brown Belt in BJJ
UFC fighter Michael Bisping has just been promoted to brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Brady Fink. Michael Bisping has a rich combat sports background. He actually began training...Polaris Professional Jiu Jitsu Invitational Complete Results
Jan 10, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Polaris Professional Jiu Jitsu Invitational Complete Results
The first edition of the Polaris Professional Jiu Jitsu Invitational is done and dusted. It was a major Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu invitational that happened in Cardiff, Wales this Saturday...Jiu-Jitsu To Be Included In Asian Games: 2nd Biggest Multi- Sport Event After Olympics
Last year Abu Dhabi’s UAEJJ Federation (Which organizes the World Pro) teamed up with The Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF which is the internationally recognized federation...Kron Gracie on His MMA Plans in 2015
Jan 10, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Kron Gracie on His MMA Plans in 2015
Kron Gracie’s MMA debout could not have been better: a win by submission. On stage he celebrated with his father and surrounded by friends. Son of legendary fighter Rickson...Polaris Professional Jiu Jitsu Invitational Predictions and Schedule
Polaris Professional Jiu Jitsu Invitational is a major Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu invitational happening in Cardiff, Wales this Saturday. The matches are 15 minutes in length and you can win...Joe Rogan Believes Jon Jones Might Have Had Cocaine While in Brazil
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones (21-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) successfully defended his title for an eighth consecutive time after defeating Daniel Cormier (15-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) via...Andre & Angelica Galvao, JT Torres & More Confirmed for 2015 IBJJF Europeans
Jan 08, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Andre & Angelica Galvao, JT Torres & More Confirmed for 2015 IBJJF Europeans
The next big event in the European BJJ calendar are the 2015 European Jiu-Jitsu championships! Registrations have been open for the past 2 months . There is a strong possibility that...Jon Jones: ‘I’m Now Going To Work for my Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu’
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones is former college wrestler. His ground game comprises of wrestling by having spent his college years wrestling for the Iowa Central...Mendes Brothers to Have Sub Only Superfights in Chechnya
Jan 03, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Mendes Brothers to Have Sub Only Superfights in Chechnya
On Feb 07th & 08th, The Mendes brothers, Rafael and Guilherme will be fighting GI & NOGI no time limit Superfights in Chechnya. They will also be conducting Jiu-Jitsu seminars there....Red Belt Hilton Leao Conducts Seminar for 150 Black Belts in UAE
Jan 03, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Red Belt Hilton Leao Conducts Seminar for 150 Black Belts in UAE
Palms sports in collaboration with the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation hosted it’s first seminar of the year 2015 to over 150 Black Belts. The Seminar showcased Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Red Belt Grand...TV Anthony Bourdain on his Passion for Jiu-Jitsu: ‘I’m in the Best Shape in my Life’
Jan 03, 2015BJJEEComments Off on TV Anthony Bourdain on his Passion for Jiu-Jitsu: ‘I’m in the Best Shape in my Life’
58 year old Anthony Bourdain is an American chef, author, and television personality. He is known for his 2000 book Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly, and in...Female US Navy Sailor Puts Rapist To Sleep With Triangle Choke In Dubai
This happened in Dubai. Looks like the guy messed with the wrong girl. A 28-year-old American Navy sailor, avoided being raped, and possibly getting killed by using the Jiu-Jitsu that...Michele Nicolini: ‘I Have a Bunch of Medals at Home. I’m Tired to Fight just for Medals’
Jan 02, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Michele Nicolini: ‘I Have a Bunch of Medals at Home. I’m Tired to Fight just for Medals’
FightingLifestyleUAE caught up with Multiple times World Champ, ADCC gold medalist & IBJJF Hall of Famer Michelle Nicolini ahead of her fight against Angelica Galvao at Polaris. Michelle...