Category Archive: Articles, Featured
Most Commonly Used St*roids in MMA & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and How They Work
Feb 28, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Most Commonly Used St*roids in MMA & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and How They Work
Steroids and performance enhancing drugs have been a black mark on almost all sports in existence including MMA and also Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In February of 2020, the 2019 IBJJF world champion and...Gracie Breakdown: How Andre Galvao Should Have Handled Being Slapped By Gordon Ryan
Feb 27, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Gracie Breakdown: How Andre Galvao Should Have Handled Being Slapped By Gordon Ryan
Gordon Ryan confronted Andre Galvao at WNO. The two have being going at it for years. Ryan wants to face Galvao but Galvao, who announced his retirement 2 years ago, wants 1 million dollars to...Gordon Ryan Confronts & Slaps Andre Galvao
Feb 27, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Gordon Ryan Confronts & Slaps Andre Galvao
Gordon Ryan confronted Andre Galvao at WNO. The two have being going at it for years. Ryan wants to face Galvao but Galvao, who announced his retirement 2 years ago, wants 1 million dollars to...Video: Fighter Gets Caught in Omoplata But Then Submits Opponent with Rare & Sneaky Toe Hold in MMA
Feb 23, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Video: Fighter Gets Caught in Omoplata But Then Submits Opponent with Rare & Sneaky Toe Hold in MMA
Toeholds! How often do you practice them, how often do you go for them when you roll; be it in training or competition? Chances are that the answer is: „Honestly, not so often.“ And you’re not...How Does An Increase In Muscle Mass & Bodyweight Affect Grappling Conditioning?
Feb 20, 2021BJJEEComments Off on How Does An Increase In Muscle Mass & Bodyweight Affect Grappling Conditioning?
In order to become the best jiu-jiteiro you can be it’s not enough to just attend class day after day – you need to maximize strength, power, flexibility, balance and endurance! So...Online International Grappling Referees Seminar by International Grappling Federation
Feb 17, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Online International Grappling Referees Seminar by International Grappling Federation
PURPOSE AND TASKS To popularize the sport of Grappling and to permit to be the referee and to improve the qualification of referees. PLACE AND TIME OF THE SEMINAR ...Roger Ver, World’s First Investor in Bitcoin Is a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 17, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Roger Ver, World’s First Investor in Bitcoin Is a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Roger Ver is the World’s first Investor in Bitcoin startups including Bitcoin.com , Blockchain.com , Z.cash , BitPay, Kraken, Purse.io. Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency and a digital payment...The Recipe For Older Grapplers To Dominate Younger, Faster Grapplers
Photo: William Burkhardt- BJJ Pix By Guillaume (Gile) Huni, BJJ black belt and head instructor of Kimura Academy in Belgrade, Serbia. Back when I was in my early 20’s I used to love sparring and...4 Secrets To Losing Weight After 40
Feb 12, 2021BJJEEComments Off on 4 Secrets To Losing Weight After 40
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...Jealous Of Your Training Partner’s BJJ Progress? Just Keep This In Mind
Feb 12, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Jealous Of Your Training Partner’s BJJ Progress? Just Keep This In Mind
Let’s say that you began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with a friend, or with someone else who started at around the same time as you did. The two of you were pretty close to each other in terms...Romulo Barral Has The Perfect Counter To Over Under Pass
Feb 10, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Romulo Barral Has The Perfect Counter To Over Under Pass
The over under pressure is one of the hardest guard passes to deal with. If your opponent knows what they are doing, it is a real nightmare… Although the over under is a high percentage guard...How To Counter & Escape the Dangerous Muay Thai Clinch
Feb 10, 2021BJJEEComments Off on How To Counter & Escape the Dangerous Muay Thai Clinch
Clinch fighting is the part of stand-up fighting where the combatants are grappling in a clinch, typically using clinch holds. Clinching the opponent can be used to eliminate the...Adapting Wendler’s 5/3/1 Powerlifting Routine For Grapplers
Feb 06, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Adapting Wendler’s 5/3/1 Powerlifting Routine For Grapplers
Wendler 5/3/1 is a very popular powerlifting program that was developed by powerlifter and strength coach Jim Wendler. It’s relatively simple. You have four main barbell lifts: overhead press,...Rayron’s Tribute to Late Father Ryan Gracie in the Documentary “Letters to my Father”
Feb 02, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Rayron’s Tribute to Late Father Ryan Gracie in the Documentary “Letters to my Father”
The documentary “Rayron Gracie – Letters to My Father” focuses Rayron Gracie’s delicate process to understand the passing away of his legendary father Ryan Gracie. Rayron now...Get Unfriended with Braulio Estima’s ‘Pretzel Pass’
Feb 01, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Get Unfriended with Braulio Estima’s ‘Pretzel Pass’
Jiu-Jitsu is limitless. There are always new ways to control your opponents, especially in the Gi where the Gi material is a great tool. Braulio Estima is one of the most innovative BJJ...Heartwarming Surprise Promotion for Russia’s 2nd Female BJJ Black Belt Maria Varshavskaia
Jan 27, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Heartwarming Surprise Promotion for Russia’s 2nd Female BJJ Black Belt Maria Varshavskaia
Russian grappler Maria Varshavskaia moved to Istanbul, Turkey afew years ago and started training with Corvos MMA/BJJ Team. She was promoted last night by her instructors Ugur Kursadagansoy and Burak...BJ Penn Arrested Again On Suspicion of DUI
Jan 26, 2021BJJEEComments Off on BJ Penn Arrested Again On Suspicion of DUI
Former UFC champion BJ Penn was again arrested over the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence in Honolulu, Hawaii. Penn was arrested just before 5 p.m. last Saturday. The Hawaii Police...The Grapplers Ultimate Guide To Sleep, Naps & How It Affects Sports Performance
Jan 25, 2021BJJEEComments Off on The Grapplers Ultimate Guide To Sleep, Naps & How It Affects Sports Performance
What are the benefits of taking naps? There are many benefits of napping such as recovery, relaxation, reduced fatigue, increased alertness, improved mood and performance as well as quicker reaction...Breaking: Ralph Gracie Receives Six Months Prison Sentence For Assaulting Flavio Almeida
Jan 19, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Breaking: Ralph Gracie Receives Six Months Prison Sentence For Assaulting Flavio Almeida
Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA legend Ralph Gracie has been today sentenced to six months in prison for having assaulted Flavio Almeida back in December 2018. Brazilian news outlet Tatame first reported...2021 IBJJF Rules Update: Heel Hooks & Reaping Allowed but NOT For Master Competitors
Jan 16, 2021BJJEEComments Off on 2021 IBJJF Rules Update: Heel Hooks & Reaping Allowed but NOT For Master Competitors
The largest BJJ organization in the world, IBJJF, has updated the list of regulations for 2021, which include one of the most discussed topics – knee reaping that is and heel hooks. This year,...Take Online Private Jiu-Jitsu Lessons From The Best In The World NOW – The “BJJ HI” App
Jan 14, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Take Online Private Jiu-Jitsu Lessons From The Best In The World NOW – The “BJJ HI” App
Imagine learning BJJ from the legends themselves… From Renzo Gracie, Buchecha, Felipe Pena, Braulio Estima – just how awesome would that be? Now, imagine that you didn’t have to travel...Introducing The World’s First Ever Online Grappling Techniques Demonstration Tournament
Jan 12, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Introducing The World’s First Ever Online Grappling Techniques Demonstration Tournament
The International Grappling Federation has a new concept for 2021: an online No Gi BJJ tournament focused on Grappling demonstrations! Participants are required to perform three demonstrations of the...Building Stronger Legs For Jiu-Jitsu with Kettlebells
Jan 11, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Building Stronger Legs For Jiu-Jitsu with Kettlebells
Many athletes focus more on strengthening their upper body instead of focusing on their lower body. While strong shoulders, arms, chest and core are very important in Jiu-Jitsu, a strong base which...BJJ World Champion Tip: Overcome Competition Nerves by Pretending You are Someone Else
Jan 07, 2021BJJEEComments Off on BJJ World Champion Tip: Overcome Competition Nerves by Pretending You are Someone Else
I was listening to a BJJ podcast and this world champion said that to deal with competition nerves, they would switch to their alter ego which was a ruthless and fierce version of themselves. Another...