Category Archive: Articles, Featured
Official USADA Statement: Paolo Miyao Tested Positive For Clomiphene, Challenged Positive test
May 10, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Official USADA Statement: Paolo Miyao Tested Positive For Clomiphene, Challenged Positive test
Back in late March several sources came to BJJEE.com presenting evidence that Paolo Miyao was pinged by USADA for doping. Paulo Miyao Rumoured To Be the Next BJJ Athlete That Failed...Wiz Khalifa Trains in Rigan Machado’s “Flow Jiu-Jitsu” System
May 09, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Wiz Khalifa Trains in Rigan Machado’s “Flow Jiu-Jitsu” System
The latest big time celebrity to train Jiu-Jitsu is Wiz Khalifa! He is training with the most Hollywood of all BJJ instructors: Rigan Machado in the system that Rigan specially made for celebrities...Rener Gracie Explains Decision To Distance From Ralek Gracie
May 08, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Rener Gracie Explains Decision To Distance From Ralek Gracie
Ralek Gracie has had a tortured relationship with the community. After initiating the sports bjj scene and pivoting it into a new ear he’s been plagued by debts, bad business decisions...How BJJ Can Be Used as a Powerful Tool in Addiction Recovery
May 06, 2017Connor HayesComments Off on How BJJ Can Be Used as a Powerful Tool in Addiction Recovery
Substance abuse is harmful enough for the body both physically and emotionally, yet addiction recovery presents even bigger challenges in both categories. At a critical point in your life when...Filmmaker & BJJ Black Belt Guy Ritchie Talking BJJ with Joe Rogan
May 06, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Filmmaker & BJJ Black Belt Guy Ritchie Talking BJJ with Joe Rogan
The British filmmaker Guy Ritchie, 47, a long time practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu became a black belt under Renzo Gracie back in 2015. Ritchie is the director of movies such as Snatch, Sherlock Holmes,...Paulo Miyao Confirms Failed USADA Test, Issues Statement
May 05, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Paulo Miyao Confirms Failed USADA Test, Issues Statement
Back in late March several sources came to BJJEE.com presenting evidence that Paolo Miyao was pinged by USADA for doping. Paulo Miyao Rumoured To Be the Next BJJ Athlete That Failed...(Video) Mario Lopez And His Son Take BJJ Lesson Together
May 04, 2017BJJEEComments Off on (Video) Mario Lopez And His Son Take BJJ Lesson Together
Saved By The Bell actor has been considered a fitness phenom for a number of years. He is known for taking chances – he’s done tv movies, exercise videos but also reality shows. Some claim he...Aikido vs MMA – Finally REAL SPARRING
May 03, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Aikido vs MMA – Finally REAL SPARRING
Aikido once used to be a famous Martial Art, respected by all martial artists. Yet these days it is losing it’s popularity fast, while being compared to other modern martial arts. Yet what...Diaz Brothers On Parts Unknown Plus Benefits of Vegan Lifestyle, Irreplaceable Effects of Cannabis
May 01, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Diaz Brothers On Parts Unknown Plus Benefits of Vegan Lifestyle, Irreplaceable Effects of Cannabis
UFC fighters & brazilian jiu-jitsu black belts Nick and Nate Diaz have worked their way upto the reputation they have today in both MMA and BJJ communities. However what might...Leandro Lo Talks Gordon Ryan Fight, ADCC And What Comes next For Him
Apr 28, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Leandro Lo Talks Gordon Ryan Fight, ADCC And What Comes next For Him
right side photo via Jude Abadi via Lo’s own instagram Lo has been on an epic tear this year. Longtime considered one of the most interesting competitors to watch Lo has been steadily...Tom DeBlass Calls Out Frank Mir For a Grappling Match, Kangoroo Meat Optional
Apr 23, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Tom DeBlass Calls Out Frank Mir For a Grappling Match, Kangoroo Meat Optional
Tom DeBlass has a very long list of credits in addition to his impeccable reputation as a member of the bjjcommunity. After the news of Frank Mir’s suspension hit the web...Black Belt champions crowned in Grand Finale for the 2017 ADWPJJC
Apr 22, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Black Belt champions crowned in Grand Finale for the 2017 ADWPJJC
The 2017 Abu Dhabi world Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship came to an end this Saturday, April 22, at the IPIC Arena, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The final day of competitions featured the...2017 World Pro Day 3 Recap: Black Belts
Apr 21, 2017BJJEEComments Off on 2017 World Pro Day 3 Recap: Black Belts
The highlights of Day 3 at the 2017 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship were the country qualifiers for the adult and master 1 brown and black belt divisions. Big names competed for...The Real Reason Women Aren’t Paid the Same as Men in “Pro” Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 20, 2017BJJEEComments Off on The Real Reason Women Aren’t Paid the Same as Men in “Pro” Jiu-Jitsu
Guest post by Eric York, BJJ purple belt, world traveller and president of BJJ Lifestyle brand Yolo BJJ. In our first installment we took a look at the hard math behind the accusations...Remco Pardoel Leaves Gracie Barra After 14yrs: “There Are No More Family Values’
Apr 19, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Remco Pardoel Leaves Gracie Barra After 14yrs: “There Are No More Family Values’
Remco Pardoel made his MMA debut at UFC 2. Since then, he has become one of Europe’s most sought after BJJ instructors. He was recently a guest on the best BJJ podcast Grappling central podcast...Rolling Instructor VS Observing Instructor – Which One Is Better?
Apr 17, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Rolling Instructor VS Observing Instructor – Which One Is Better?
Photo: Leon Sandoval www.heyleon.com, Instagram @heyleonmedia and Facebook.com/heyleonmedia The idea that a belt ranking would be assigned to a student that doesn’t roll is almost universally...Gordon Ryan Replaces Braulio Estima Against Lo, More ADCC North America Results
Apr 16, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Gordon Ryan Replaces Braulio Estima Against Lo, More ADCC North America Results
Another great ADCC event is behind us. The North American trials had much hype to them thanks to the excellent lineup of superfights in addition to the exciting opportunity to qualify...Dillon Danis & Mansher Khera Suspended From Marcelo Garcia Academy
Apr 14, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Dillon Danis & Mansher Khera Suspended From Marcelo Garcia Academy
Marcelo Garcia explains a difficult decision he made to have his black belts Dillon Danis and Mansher Khera take time away from the academy due to their bad behaviour. In addition, Marcelo...How To Become a Master in YouTube-Jitsu
Apr 11, 2017BJJEEComments 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,...(Video) Tom DeBlass Defuses Situation Instigated By Drunk Guy With Ease
Apr 10, 2017BJJEEComments Off on (Video) Tom DeBlass Defuses Situation Instigated By Drunk Guy With Ease
Tom DeBlass is known for being a very stand up guy. Former MMA fighter and a coach of the many outstanding names in the bjj competitive scene found himself in a peculiar situation last...Gordon Ryan Calls Out Galvao After Galvao Labels Ryan’s Victory Over Barbosa Inexplicable
Apr 09, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Gordon Ryan Calls Out Galvao After Galvao Labels Ryan’s Victory Over Barbosa Inexplicable
Gordon Ryan got the chance to duke it out against Lucas Hulk Barbosa last night in another edition of the Fight To Win Pro. Since a submission couldn’t be secured by either the...Black Belts Visiting Kron Gracie School Can’t Wear Black Belts From Other Lineage
Apr 02, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Black Belts Visiting Kron Gracie School Can’t Wear Black Belts From Other Lineage
Kron Gracie has caused quite a ruckus as of late. Following his Earth dedication following victory at Rizin he’s taken his life up a notch and declared the Earth was flat on a...Not April Fools Joke: Jorge Masvidal Claims He Can Out-grapple Demian Maia
Apr 01, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Not April Fools Joke: Jorge Masvidal Claims He Can Out-grapple Demian Maia
Demien Maia has long been the biggest representative of bjj in the octagon. And one that carries the load with such elegance and dedication without indulging in latest era UFC promotion...Exclusive Ibiza BJJ Camp 2017 w/ Rodolfo, Buchecha & Leandro Lo
Mar 31, 2017BJJEEComments Off on Exclusive Ibiza BJJ Camp 2017 w/ Rodolfo, Buchecha & Leandro Lo
This amazing camp with the 3 biggest BJJ stars has been going on for the past 2 years! There have also been appearances from Braulio Estima, Magid Hage and Rodrigo Minotauro Nogueira. This year’s...