Category Archive: Articles, Featured
Return of the Prince: Carlson Gracie Jr To Compete in BJJ After 18 year Break
Aug 11, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Return of the Prince: Carlson Gracie Jr To Compete in BJJ After 18 year Break
Carlson Gracie Jr. is gearing up to get back into action! The news surfaced that master Carlson Gracie Jr. is training hard after 18 years of not competing. The Prince has is it in him...Olympic Silver Medalist Travis Stevens’s Training Week: 6 Sessions/Day!
Aug 11, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Olympic Silver Medalist Travis Stevens’s Training Week: 6 Sessions/Day!
MARKUS SCHREIBER/ASSOCIATED PRESS You train hard, but do you train as hard as 2016 Judo Olympic silver medalist and BJJ Black Belt Travis Stevens? Travis Stevens is probably the hardest...Watch: Travis Stevens Taps Out Judo World Champion in Olympics Semi Final
Aug 10, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Travis Stevens Taps Out Judo World Champion in Olympics Semi Final
JOHN DAVID MERCER/USA TODAY SPORTS The USA’s Travis Stevens, probably the hardest working judoka around, has taken home a silver medal in the 2016 Olympic games. Travis Stevens when asked...Olympics: Travis Stevens Takes Silver Medal Thanks To Superior Ground Game
Aug 09, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Olympics: Travis Stevens Takes Silver Medal Thanks To Superior Ground Game
JOHN DAVID MERCER/USA TODAY SPORTS The USA’s Travis Stevens, probably the hardest working judoka around, has taken home a silver medal in the 2016 Olympic games. He showed great Newaza and...League Winner BJJ Pro Offering Major Prizes For Athletes
Aug 06, 2016BJJEEComments Off on League Winner BJJ Pro Offering Major Prizes For Athletes
The Grappling world has been quite exciting lately! The latest competition to offer prestigious awards is League Winner BJJ Pro. League’s goal is to change the trajectory of...Breaking Bad Star Dropped 120lbs With Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 03, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Breaking Bad Star Dropped 120lbs With Jiu-Jitsu
Actor/comedian Lavell Crawford has been dedicated to working on his figure. The actor that famously portrayed scary bodyguard Huell on smash hit “Breaking Bad” is now...Margot Robbie Trained Jiu-Jitsu For Her Role In Sucide Squad
Jul 29, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Margot Robbie Trained Jiu-Jitsu For Her Role In Sucide Squad
Much of the Suicide Squad press was directed toward Jared Leto and his Avant-garde approach to playing the joker. But the hottest casting is Wolf of WallStreet standout – Margot...New Zealand JiuJitero Kidnapped By Brazil Police
Jul 25, 2016BJJEEComments Off on New Zealand JiuJitero Kidnapped By Brazil Police
New Zealand Athlete, Jason Lee claims he was kidnapped by men in police uniform and forced to withdraw money from ATMs. Jason Lee, boyfriend of New Zealand journalist tweeted:...Mackenzie Dern Debuts in MMA: Watch the Full Fight Against Rosas
Jul 23, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Mackenzie Dern Debuts in MMA: Watch the Full Fight Against Rosas
Mackenzie Dern Debuts in MMA: Watch the Full Fight Against Rosas World BJJ champion and ADCC champion (2015), Mackenzie faced the American Kenia Rosas, who also will be making her MMA...Watch: Mackenzie Dern’s Weigh in For MMA Debut at Legacy58
Jul 22, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Mackenzie Dern’s Weigh in For MMA Debut at Legacy58
Save the date! The #1 Female BJJ practitioner in the world Mackenzie Dern starts her Legacy in MMA! #Legacy58 will be held at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino – Lake Charles Friday...Buchecha Analyses Pros and Cons of IBJJF Grand Prix, Praises Organization
Jul 20, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Buchecha Analyses Pros and Cons of IBJJF Grand Prix, Praises Organization
Winner of IBJJF’s Grand Prix held July 9th in Las Vegas, Marcus Almeida Buchecha, took the time to express his thoughts about the unique event that featured a huge cash prize....Croatia National Pro: U$50.000 In Travel Prizes To World Pro Championships in UAE
Jul 18, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Croatia National Pro: U$50.000 In Travel Prizes To World Pro Championships in UAE
It is with great pleasure that we announce the first ever World Pro Jiu-Jitsu championship in Croatia: The Croatia National Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2016 organized by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu...Copa Podio Results and Highlights
Jul 10, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Copa Podio Results and Highlights
Another exciting Copa Podio is behind us. Last night Leanro Lo proved his absolute dominance in this type of tournament. Leandro Lo defeated Nicolas Meregali in a tight first match on...Update: Enson Inoue Changed His Mind, Back To Black
Jul 07, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Update: Enson Inoue Changed His Mind, Back To Black
Here’s the confirmation with a thorough explanation he posted just now: When I first made the decision to demote myself I did it because I thought it was the right thing to do...Enson Inoue: ‘This New Jiu-Jitsu of Today Is Whole New Art’
Jul 06, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Enson Inoue: ‘This New Jiu-Jitsu of Today Is Whole New Art’
MMA legend and BJJ black belt Enson Inoue has been retired from MMA since 2004 (he had a short comeback fight in 2010), but he has recently started training Jiu-Jitsu again after...Grapplers Who Have Embraced Cannabis Optimize the Experience
Jul 03, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Grapplers Who Have Embraced Cannabis Optimize the Experience
We live at a strange time, as evidenced with the draconic fine of Nick Diaz for cannabis use when so many of his peers succumb to using steroids. Still some grapplers are openly...Dillon Danis On McGregor’s Jiu-Jitsu: He’s Amazing On The Ground
Jun 29, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Dillon Danis On McGregor’s Jiu-Jitsu: He’s Amazing On The Ground
Dillon Danis is hoping to gain the edge for Copa Podio by training with the notorious Conor McGregor. McGregor has been frequently criticized as a bjj player even though he managed to...MMA Legend Enson Inoue Talks Return to BJJ After 10 Yr Break
Jun 29, 2016BJJEEComments Off on MMA Legend Enson Inoue Talks Return to BJJ After 10 Yr Break
MMA legend and BJJ black belt Enson Inoue has been retired from MMA since 2004 (he had a short comeback fight in 2010), but he has recently started training Jiu-Jitsu again after taking a 10...7 Worst Excuses MMA/BJJ Athletes Have Offered After Doping
Jun 27, 2016BJJEEComments Off on 7 Worst Excuses MMA/BJJ Athletes Have Offered After Doping
John Oliver did an exciting segment last night on his shows “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” dedicated to the systematic effect Doping is having on Sport, Athletes and specifically...Kron Gracie & Diaz Bros Compete in Triathlon Before Upcoming MMA Fights
Jun 26, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Kron Gracie & Diaz Bros Compete in Triathlon Before Upcoming MMA Fights
Kron Gracie and Nate Diaz are both going to be fighting in the next few months. Gracie (2-0 in MMA), will once again be fighting in Japan’s Rizin Fighting Federation this September...Mega Seminar In Zurich: Buchecha, Rodolfo Vieira & Leandro Lo @Frota Academy
Jun 21, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Mega Seminar In Zurich: Buchecha, Rodolfo Vieira & Leandro Lo @Frota Academy
A BJJ-Tornado hits Zurich: Rodolfo Vieira, Marcus Buchecha and Leandro Lo are teaching a Mega Seminar at Frota Academy, one of the most beautiful BJJ Academies in the World. The Frota...Exclusive: Ze Radiola On ZR Team Plans & Leaving Gracie Barra
Jun 19, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Exclusive: Ze Radiola On ZR Team Plans & Leaving Gracie Barra
10 days ago, José Olimpio, more known as “Zé Radiola”, a former leader of the Gracie Barra organisation, officially left GB to form his own team: ZR Team. Ze Radiola is one of the...Brock Lesnar Promoted to Blue Belt in BJJ By Comprido
Jun 17, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Brock Lesnar Promoted to Blue Belt in BJJ By Comprido
Though Lesnar said that he was “closing the door on MMA” in March 2015, but the UFC announced on June 4, 2016 that he would return and compete at UFC 200 on July 9. WWE...Gracie Barra Losing 150+ Academies With Ze Radiola’s Departure
Jun 13, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Gracie Barra Losing 150+ Academies With Ze Radiola’s Departure
José Olimpio, more known as “Zé Radiola”, who was one the top 3 leaders of the Gracie Barra organisation, has officially left GB to form his own team: ZR Team. Ze Radiola is one of the...