Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News, Featured
The Real Strength Difference Between Men and Women in Jiu-Jitsu: What Science Tells Us
Oct 11, 2024BJJEEComments Off on The Real Strength Difference Between Men and Women in Jiu-Jitsu: What Science Tells Us
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu prides itself on being an art where technique and leverage can triumph over size and strength. However, when men and women roll together, the natural strength differences between...Kodokan Reinstates Leg Grabs in Judo: A New Era for the Sport
Oct 10, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Kodokan Reinstates Leg Grabs in Judo: A New Era for the Sport
In a landmark decision, the All Japan Judo Federation (AJF), in collaboration with Kodokan, has revived a traditional technique that has long been a topic of debate within the judo community. The...Seif Houmine Makes History as First Morrocan & Frenchman to Win IBJJF Black Belt World Championship
Oct 08, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Seif Houmine Makes History as First Morrocan & Frenchman to Win IBJJF Black Belt World Championship
Morrocan-French BJJ black belt Seif Eddine Houmine has made history by becoming the first Morrocan, first Frenchman and second African athlete to win the prestigious IBJJF Black Belt World...Man Who Showed Middle Finger To Little Girl At BJJ Competition Explains His Side of the Story
Oct 08, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Man Who Showed Middle Finger To Little Girl At BJJ Competition Explains His Side of the Story
A few days ago, BJJ community saw one of the worst displays of “being an adult” in BJJ competition… When a man showed first mocked and then showed the middle finger to a little...BJJ Girl with Massive Following Opens OF Account
Oct 01, 2024BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Girl with Massive Following Opens OF Account
Anastasia Ishchenko, a 20-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu white belt from Ukraine, has made waves in the martial arts world, not only for her performance on the mats but also for her online presence....Old School BJJ Black Belt’s Time Tested Advice on Avoiding Physical Conflict in the Streets
Sep 28, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Old School BJJ Black Belt’s Time Tested Advice on Avoiding Physical Conflict in the Streets
As martial artists, we are often faced with aggressive people who threaten us either verbally or physically. It’s important to know the difference between an insult like “F– You” and a threat...F2W’s Seth Daniels Resurfaces; is ‘Humbled’ After D*ath Threat Controversy: “I Deserved Every Bit Of It”
Sep 24, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on F2W’s Seth Daniels Resurfaces; is ‘Humbled’ After D*ath Threat Controversy: “I Deserved Every Bit Of It”
Seth Daniels, CEO of the Fight 2 Win promotion, has been a part of a huge controversy – when he sent death threats to Craig Jones a few months ago. Now, however, it would appear that he has...BJJ Instructor Requires Students to Pay a Yearly Fee to Recognize Their Belt: Money Grab or Legit Approach?
Sep 23, 2024BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Instructor Requires Students to Pay a Yearly Fee to Recognize Their Belt: Money Grab or Legit Approach?
In a surprising move, Nick Stefan, a well-respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Rigan Machado, has announced a controversial new rule change regarding the recognition of belts he has...Pranksters Attempt to Distract BJJ Purple Belt By Seducing Him During Training Session
Sep 19, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Pranksters Attempt to Distract BJJ Purple Belt By Seducing Him During Training Session
The NELK Boys, a YouTube group renowned for their daring pranks and social experiments, recently took their antics to a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training session, pushing the boundaries of gym etiquette...Frustrated Kron Gracie Blasts Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners that Only Train No Gi
Sep 17, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Frustrated Kron Gracie Blasts Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners that Only Train No Gi
Kron Gracie has recently stirred up controversy in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community by taking aim at practitioners who refuse to train in the traditional gi. As a member of the legendary Gracie...Giancarlo Bodoni on John Danaher’s Revolutionary Approach to Creating New Trends in Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 16, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Giancarlo Bodoni on John Danaher’s Revolutionary Approach to Creating New Trends in Jiu-Jitsu
In an insightful interview, Giancarlo Bodoni discusses John Danaher’s approach to creating trends in Jiu-Jitsu. As one of the key figures in Danaher’s training camp, Bodoni shares how...Why Some BJJ Academies Become Cultish– And How I Avoid It in My Academy
Sep 08, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Why Some BJJ Academies Become Cultish– And How I Avoid It in My Academy
Written by Gile Huni., a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is renowned for fostering intense training, camaraderie, and deep personal growth....Jocko Willink Trained With Rickson: ‘Keenan is WRONG in Saying That His Level is of a ‘Tough Purple Belt’
Sep 07, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Jocko Willink Trained With Rickson: ‘Keenan is WRONG in Saying That His Level is of a ‘Tough Purple Belt’
There are many stories of Rickson Gracie manhandling and submitting BJJ world champions when they came to visit him in his academy during the 90’s. One of the names that come up are bjj greats...Things BJJ Guys Do That Drive Their Girls Nuts
Sep 06, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Things BJJ Guys Do That Drive Their Girls Nuts
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter cascao vital and runs cascao bjj hard knocks out of Las Vegas nv. My wife somehow always throws in her famous quote, “I miss being...How To Become a Master in YouTube-Jitsu
Sep 06, 2024BJJEEComments Off on How To Become a Master in YouTube-Jitsu
Guest post by Masafumi Matsumoto, a BJJ brown belt from Japan who has been travelling the world, training, competing and working as a translator. ‘Masa’ is known for having a very good guard,...Gracie Barra Ridiculed Online for Its Cult Like Rules
Sep 05, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Gracie Barra Ridiculed Online for Its Cult Like Rules
Gracie Barra, one of the most well-known Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu affiliations globally, has found itself at the center of controversy yet again. A recent viral video has shed light on the school’s...EXCLUSIVE: AJPTour Lands in Dublin, IRELAND for the first time on 13th October 2024
Sep 04, 2024BJJEEComments Off on EXCLUSIVE: AJPTour Lands in Dublin, IRELAND for the first time on 13th October 2024
The AJP Tour is making history by bringing its prestigious Jiu-Jitsu competition to Ireland for the first time on October 13, 2024. This marks a significant milestone for the Irish Jiu-Jitsu...Mikey Musumeci: ‘The Biggest BJJ Teams are Giving PEDs to 12 & 13 year Olds’
Sep 04, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Mikey Musumeci: ‘The Biggest BJJ Teams are Giving PEDs to 12 & 13 year Olds’
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star Mikey Musumeci has voiced serious concerns about the rising prevalence of performance-enhancing drug (PED) use among young athletes in the sport. In a recent interview,...Big Mistake: Clueless Guy Provokes Old School BJJ Black Belt
Aug 30, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Big Mistake: Clueless Guy Provokes Old School BJJ Black Belt
In a remarkable display of composure and martial arts mastery, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Chris Bower found himself in a real-life self-defense scenario after landing in Auckland, New Zealand,...Joe Rogan Destroys the Dream of Guest’s Son’s Taekwondo Junior Black Belt
Aug 30, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Joe Rogan Destroys the Dream of Guest’s Son’s Taekwondo Junior Black Belt
The conversation surrounding martial arts and the value of ranks, particularly black belts, has sparked renewed debate following comments made by Joe Rogan on his popular podcast, The Joe Rogan...Breaking: Gordon Ryan Accepts Nicky Rod’s $1 Million Challenge But Under Certain Conditions
Aug 28, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Breaking: Gordon Ryan Accepts Nicky Rod’s $1 Million Challenge But Under Certain Conditions
In a bold move that has sent shockwaves through the grappling community, Gordon Ryan has accepted Nicky Rodriguez’s $1 million challenge, but not without laying down a series of stringent...How to Get Ridiculously Strong for Jiu-Jitsu without Lifting Weights
Aug 27, 2024BJJEEComments Off on How to Get Ridiculously Strong for Jiu-Jitsu without Lifting Weights
Building Strength for BJJ Without Weights: Proven Strategies and Examples Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that heavily emphasizes technique and functional strength over sheer muscle mass. For...ADCC Kuwait Open 2024: The Middle East’s Premier No-Gi Tournament with Over $20,000 in Prizes!
Aug 25, 2024BJJEEComments Off on ADCC Kuwait Open 2024: The Middle East’s Premier No-Gi Tournament with Over $20,000 in Prizes!
The ADCC Kuwait Open 2024 is set to make history as the biggest No-Gi tournament in the Middle East, offering a staggering prize pool of over $20,000! This prestigious event, scheduled for September...Craig Jones Reveals Messages With Gordon Ryan: “You Know I Could Put Yours In Prison?”
Aug 21, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Craig Jones Reveals Messages With Gordon Ryan: “You Know I Could Put Yours In Prison?”
In a recent interview, Craig Jones alluded to underlying issues between the former Danaher Death Squad members… And also touched upon the rift created between the Ryan brothers (Nicky and...