Category Archive: BJJ News, Featured
Kron Gracie Criticizes Gracie University & Belt Sellers : ‘I’ve Already Lost Students In The Past Because I Didn’t Promote Them’
After Murilo Bustamante and Royce Gracie, another prominent Jiu-Jitsu has spoken out openly against online learning and grading in Jiu-Jitsu, more specifically Gracie University. ...Exposed: BJJ Instructor Alesandro Nascimento Wanted In Serbia & Russia For Theft Of Tatamis, Debt Of 5,000 Euros & Sexual Harassment Of Female Student’
2 years ago BJJ Eastern Europe interviewed a new arrival on the BJJ scene of Serbia: Alesandro Nascimento, a 4th degree Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt from Brazil under Rolker Gracie...2014 Copa Podio Lightweight GP: Leandro Lo Retains Title For 3rd Straight Year
May 11, 2014BJJEEComments Off on 2014 Copa Podio Lightweight GP: Leandro Lo Retains Title For 3rd Straight Year
The semifinals of the Copa Podio lightweight GP was made up of Leandro Lo, Gregor Gracie (Green group) and Gilbert Durinho and Victor Silverio (group yellow). In the first semi...Rodrigo Comprido Medeiros on Eddie Bravo, Metamoris 3 & Marijuana
May 09, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Rodrigo Comprido Medeiros on Eddie Bravo, Metamoris 3 & Marijuana
Choketv met the founder of Brasa, Comprido, after his annual seminar in Greece. They asked his opinion about the Eddie Bravo vs Royler Gracie match and his thoughts about the statements...ADCC European Trials Will Be Held In Sofia, Bulgaria On October 11
May 08, 2014BJJEEComments Off on ADCC European Trials Will Be Held In Sofia, Bulgaria On October 11
The capital city of Bulgaria will host the ADCC European Championship for 2014. The venue will be one of the most popular and contemporary arenas on the Balkans – Arena Armeec....Xande Ribeiro: ‘I Still Have 3 Good Years Left To Compete With This New Generation’
May 08, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Xande Ribeiro: ‘I Still Have 3 Good Years Left To Compete With This New Generation’
BJJ legend Xande Ribeiro could be out of this year’s Worlds , which will be held at the end of May in California. Xande has recently moved back to Brazil to focus on the...BREAKING NEWS: IBJJF Releases 2014 Rules With Updates
May 07, 2014BJJEEComments Off on BREAKING NEWS: IBJJF Releases 2014 Rules With Updates
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation announced today the latest updates to Jiu-Jitsu’s competition rules: Updates take place from May 11th. Major changes are regarding...Central-Eastern Europe Seminar Tour Of Karel “Silver Fox” Pravec, Czech-American Renzo Gracie Black Belt
May 07, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Central-Eastern Europe Seminar Tour Of Karel “Silver Fox” Pravec, Czech-American Renzo Gracie Black Belt
Czech-American Karel “Siver Fox” Pravec has 20 years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience (since 1993). During his training at the Renzo Gracie Academy, Karel has trained with and...Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs Bear Part 2; This Time As An Adult
May 07, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs Bear Part 2; This Time As An Adult
A few months ago, a video went viral on youtube. It featured 2 young boys wrestling a bear cub. One of the boys was rumored to have been UFC lightweight prospect Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib has...(Video) Ricardo Arona’s Seminar in Abu Dhabi In Front Of 120 BJJ Black Belts
May 05, 2014BJJEEComments Off on (Video) Ricardo Arona’s Seminar in Abu Dhabi In Front Of 120 BJJ Black Belts
The Brazilian Tiger Ricardo Arona still has no fixed date for his expected return to MMA. In the meantime, the BJJ black belt is spreading his knowledge around the world. While passing...Weekend Recap: IBJJF Brasileiro, Las Vegas Open, Copenhagen Gi & No Gi Open
May 05, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Weekend Recap: IBJJF Brasileiro, Las Vegas Open, Copenhagen Gi & No Gi Open
The IBJJF had a busy weekend with no less than 4 competitions running at the same time in 3 continents. Here’s a recap of the action: IBJJF Brasileiro The 2014 Brasileiro...Before Their WSOF Fight, Jon Fitch & Jake Shields Faced Each Other In A Grappling Match
May 03, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Before Their WSOF Fight, Jon Fitch & Jake Shields Faced Each Other In A Grappling Match
MMAjunkie has anounced that both Jon Fitch and Jake Shields have verbally agreed to a WSOF fight. Fitch vs. Shields will serve as the co-main event of WSOF 11, which takes place July...Royce Gracie/ Eddie Bravo Metamoris Incident Caught On Tape (Trailer)
A sneak peek at the upcoming Eddie Bravo documentary, a TUFMED Films original. This project provides insight into Eddie’s historic rematch against Royler Gracie at Metamoris 3...Andre Galvao: ‘I’m Totally Committed To Jiu-Jitsu, No Plans To Go Back To MMA’
May 02, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Andre Galvao: ‘I’m Totally Committed To Jiu-Jitsu, No Plans To Go Back To MMA’
(Photo: William Burkhardt, BJJ Pix) A few months ago, multiple world champion in Jiu-Jitsu and ADCC, Andre Galvao has thoughts about about returning to MMA. He had enjoyed past success in MMA . The...10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Member Makes Playful Song Mocking Royler Gracie ‘I Dominated Eddie’
May 02, 2014BJJEEComments Off on 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Member Makes Playful Song Mocking Royler Gracie ‘I Dominated Eddie’
Guitarist and 10th Planet Jiu-jitsu Alabama member Brandon McCaghren made a joke song: “I Dominated Eddie.”. The song mocks Royler Gracie and his post fight analysis of...Roger Gracie: ‘The Rodolfo/Buchecha Rivalry Is What Gives Excitement To The Sport. In My Days I had Jacare, Xande & Romulo’
Apr 30, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Roger Gracie: ‘The Rodolfo/Buchecha Rivalry Is What Gives Excitement To The Sport. In My Days I had Jacare, Xande & Romulo’
The absolute final of World Pro, starring Marcus Buchecha and Rodolfo Vieira in Abu Dhabi, received the stamp of approval of Roger Gracie . The biggest name in the history of...5x World Champion Leticia Ribeiro: ‘White Belt Was The Most Challenging Belt Level For Me’
Apr 30, 2014BJJEEComments Off on 5x World Champion Leticia Ribeiro: ‘White Belt Was The Most Challenging Belt Level For Me’
Leticia Ribeiro is one of the most decorated female grapplers of all time. A pioneer of Brazilian jiu-jitsu for women Leticia is not only a competitor, but also a coach and an...2014 German KUMITE. Sub Only. 12 Blue & Purple Belt Fighters Needed
The second edition of the German Kumite is on! Submission Only, No Points! The tournament is in Germany, town: Regensburg adress: Nelkenweg 3b Nearest airport Munich or Nuremberg with...Registrations Open For IBJJF Paris International Open & Paris NO Gi; 28 & 29th June 2014
IBJJF have justopened registrations for the Paris International Open a dn Paris No Gi. After Lisbon (Europeans), London, Rome, Munich, Copenhagen and Zurich: the city of lights:...Check Out The Complete Lineup Of The 2014 Copa Podio Lightweight GP
Apr 28, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Check Out The Complete Lineup Of The 2014 Copa Podio Lightweight GP
On the 27 of April 2014 was the start to the race for the maximum lightweight title for the 3rd season of Copa Podio, set for May 10 at the Botafogo Gymnasium, in Rio de Janeiro....Cristiano Oliveira, Head Instructor Of Gracie Barra Yakima, Confesses To Child Rape. Faces Long Prison Sentence
Apr 28, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Cristiano Oliveira, Head Instructor Of Gracie Barra Yakima, Confesses To Child Rape. Faces Long Prison Sentence
Cristiano Oliveira (pictured), instructor at a Gracie Barra in Yakima, Washington, was arrested last week on charges of child rape, child molestation and sexual misconduct with a minor....Russian-American BJJ Black Belt Anton Berzin Fights In The Ultimate Fighter 19
Apr 28, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Russian-American BJJ Black Belt Anton Berzin Fights In The Ultimate Fighter 19
TUF 19 contestant Anton Berzin is a 24-year-old Russian-Amercian who comes from Northeast Philly. He is also a BJJ black belt under Adam Rocco. He told Philly.com: “Being from...Rodolfo Vieira Contesting Result Of WPJJC Final: ‘Buchecha Did Not Stabilize For 3 Secs. It Should Have Just Been An Advantage’
Apr 25, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Rodolfo Vieira Contesting Result Of WPJJC Final: ‘Buchecha Did Not Stabilize For 3 Secs. It Should Have Just Been An Advantage’
Last Saturday 19th of April, Rodolfo Vieira and Marcus Buchecha Almeida met in the open weight black belt final at World Pro, held in Abu Dhabi. In the final seconds, the Checkmat...