Miyao Bros Open New Academy In New York
Dec 13, 2014BJJEE
The Miyao brothers have made a big step in their career: They are moving to New York city to teach Jiu-Jitsu at new academy Unity Jiu-Jitsu! Paulo & Joao Miyao will not be a lone...
Roger Gracie: “I Want To Face Ronaldo Jacare in Metamoris”
Dec 12, 2014BJJEE
Last Friday (05), Roger Gracie , 10x black belt world Jiu-Jitsu champion Roger Gracie TKO’d James McSweeney with a kick at One FC. This was Roger’s first ever knockout victory. So far he...
Ashton Kutcher Promoted to BJJ Purple Belt by Rigan Machado
Dec 12, 2014BJJEE
It looks like Ashton Kutcher has been promoted to purple belt by Rigan Machado. Back in February 2014 he was a promoted straight to a ‘2 stripe blue belt’ by Machado....
Toukon Challenge Highlight Video
Dec 11, 2014BJJEE
The Toukon Challenge which was held on November 23 at London’s Clapham Grand was a great success. It was the first edition of an elite, invitation only grappling event; Featuring...
Buchecha: ‘Jiu-Jitsu Needs New Rules. I Can Barely Watch It Nowadays, It’s Too Boring’
Dec 11, 2014BJJEE
Jiu-Jitsu’s biggest current star and reigning absolute world champion has publicly showed his support for the newest league to come out: the creation of Rigan Machado and Mathew...
Liborio: ‘With 7 Herniated Discs, I Had No Motivation to Train Hard. This ADCC Superfight Came at The Right Time’
Dec 09, 2014BJJEE
In 2015, at the ADCC Manaus, two legends of Jiu-Jitsu which were formed by the late Carlson Gracie will lock horns. 2 other legends will also have a superfight: Renzo Gracie and Matt...
Serbia National Pro Results and Review
Dec 07, 2014BJJEE
The Serbia National Pro was a great success. The venue, SC Sumice, was top class, the brackets ran on time, and the best competitors from all over Europe came down to compete. At white...
Royce Gracie: “My Nephew’s Online Programs Are Not A True Representation Of Helio Gracie Jiu-Jitsu”
Dec 05, 2014BJJEE
Tension in between Gracie family members is increasing regarding the controversial Gracie online University. Following Rener Gracie’s recent comments that he thought that ‘Learning...
Rodolfo Vieira: ‘The Problem with Jiu-Jitsu is that People Don’t Go For the Finish, They Go in to Win’
Nov 30, 2014BJJEE
Last weekend’s Metamoris 5, was marked by a large number of draws. Of the six bouts held at the event, five ended without a winner. A born finisher, the world champion Rodolfo...
Judo Federation Counters Migration to MMA by Creating MJA: ‘Mixed JuJitsu Arts’
Nov 28, 2014BJJEE
Last week, The IJF – International Judo Federation came under fire from all grappling practitioners with the recent scandal of not allowing international Judo competitors to compete...
BJJ Legend Fernando Pinduka: ‘Jiu-Jitsu Nowadays is Sh*t. Full of Restrictions & Federations’
Nov 27, 2014BJJEE
Fernando Pinduka is a true legend of the gentle art. Black belt under Carlson Gracie, he was one of the biggest names in Jiu-Jitsu during the 1980s, known for the epic battle with Marco Ruas in 1984....
Roger Gracie Interview w/ BJJEE.com, Next MMA Fight, Love for BJJ, Dealing with nerves
Nov 27, 2014BJJEE
10x BJJ black belt world champion Roger Gracie talked with Guillaume Huni of BJJ Eastern Europe about his upcoming MMA fight at One FC vs James McSweeney, about his love for BJJ,...
Kron Gracie To Make MMA Debut Vs Kim Hyung Soo on Dec 23
Nov 26, 2014BJJEE
Kron Gracie will make his MMA debut next month against Hyung Soo Kim. The bout is set at a catch weight of 161lbs. The lightweight bout will take place at Real Fight Championship 1,...
After Winning Copa Podio, Felipe ‘Preguica’ Pena’s Next Goal is Open Weight World Champion
Nov 26, 2014BJJEE
Newly sponsored by market leader STORM KIMONOS, Felipe “Preguiça” Pena won the Copa Podio MW GP last weekend, defeating Luiz Panza in the finals. Could Pena be the...
Serbia National Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship: 17 Full Travel Packages to World Pro Championships + 1,500$ Prize Money
Nov 25, 2014BJJEE
UPDATE: PRICE DROPPED TO 48 euros/60$ from 80 euros/ 100 $. It’s 20$ for UAEJJF membership and 40$ for registration. Registering the academy is free It is with great pleasure...
Braulio Estima on Competitions in 2015 & How He Plans To Reconquer World Title in 2 years Time
Nov 25, 2014BJJEE
Multiple world champion Braulio Estima talked with Guillaume Huni of BJJ Eastern Europe at last weekend’s Toukon Challenge in London. Braulio discussed his recent 2 year ban from...
Renzo Gracie: ‘People Were Asking Me To Break Sakuraba’s Arm’
Nov 25, 2014BJJEE
Metamoris 5 complete results: Garry Tonon Def. Zak Maxwell Submission (Heel Hook) Vinny Magalhaes Draw Matheus Diniz 20:00 Yuri Simoes Draw Keenan Cornelius 20:00 Jake Shields Draw...
IJF President Statement: ‘The Migration of Judokas To Other Sports Will Spiritually Contaminate Judo’
Nov 21, 2014BJJEE
According the the Facebook page ‘The Grapplers Guide‘: The IJF – International Judo Federation shared an official statement on their facebook page addressing the...
Braulio Estima Suspended for 2 years Following USADA Banned Substance
Nov 19, 2014BJJEE
World Exclusive – Braulio Estima discusses his recent suspension regarding the IBJJF 2014 World Championship. Last June during the 2014 Jiu-Jitsu world championships, Braulio...
Marcus Buchecha Wants To Have an MMA Fight To Test The Waters
Nov 19, 2014BJJEE
Jiu-Jitsu’s biggest star today, Marcus Buchecha Almeida is a 3x world champion and ADCC gold medallist. The 24 year old Buchecha, is close to testing the MMA waters. He has been...
Ronda Rousey on new IJF Rule: ‘Bullsh*t Politics is Going to Destroy Judo’
Nov 18, 2014BJJEE
After BJJEE.com reported the news that the International Judo Federation (IJF) prohibited ranked Judokas from competing in other combat sports, UFC champion and Olympic Judo bronze...
International Judo Federation Prohibits Judo Athletes To Compete in BJJ & other Grappling Competitions
Nov 17, 2014BJJEE
The IJF International Judo Federation has just sent an email to all its official schools worldwide with a warning: ranked Judo athletes may not participate in other grappling...
Lucio Lagarto: ‘Cancer Came Knocking on the Wrong Door!’
Nov 13, 2014BJJEE
Lucio “Lagarto” Rodrigues is a BJJ black belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. from Gracie Barra. A few years ago, Lagarto overcame cancer, and returned to world class BJJ...
Yuri Simoes on Keenan Cornelius: ‘I Hope He Uses His Worm Guard’
Nov 12, 2014BJJEE
After Rafael Lovato’s injury, Yuri Simões will now face American sensation Keenan Cornelius at Metamoris 5,held on November 22 in California. The pairt have faced each other...
