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...
Buchecha: ‘Metamoris Is Mostly No Gi Now & I’m Focusing on Gi’
Nov 09, 2014BJJEE
Metamoris will not be able to book Jiu-Jitsu’s biggest name – at least not for a while. After Metamoris 4, Ralek had said that he wanted Marcus Buchecha as a challenger to...
2014 IBJJF Moscow Open Highlights & Results
Nov 09, 2014BJJEE
The 2014 IBJJF Moscow Open is done and dusted and it was a great success. Here are the final results: http://static.ibjjfdb.com/Campeonato/000324/en-US/Results.pdf and for the No...
Rafael Lovato Injured, Out of Metamoris Match Vs Yuri Simoes.
Nov 08, 2014BJJEE
Rafael Lovato is out of Metamoris 5. He has just announced on his Facebook that he has suffered a serious injury. Metamoris have not yet announced his replacement for the November 22 bout vs...
Toukon Challenge Founder Gus Oliveira: ‘Our Priority is to Make Jiu-Jitsu Transition from Amateur to Professional Sport’
Nov 06, 2014BJJEE
The Toukon Challenge is an elite, invitation only grappling event; Featuring exciting competitors from around the world. It is the first of its kind to appear in Europe, with an...
‘BJJ No-Mad’ – BJJ Documentary Travel Series Pilot Episode
Nov 01, 2014BJJEE
“BJJ NO-MAD” is a documentary series about two martial artists – a cinematographer and a traveller, who are searching for the way of the warrior around the world This...
Roger Gracie: ‘I’ve Been Offered to Fight Rodolfo, Buchecha & Keenan in Metamoris’
Nov 01, 2014BJJEE
Hungarian website ellenfelem.hu spoke with 10x world champion Roger Gracie, and he gave some news regarding his future plans including plans to compete once again in Metamoris:...
Toukon Challenge PPV Site Now Open: Lucio Lagarto, Kywan Gracie & 40 More Elite Fighters
Oct 31, 2014BJJEE
The Toukon Challenge is an elite, invitation only grappling event; Featuring exciting competitors from around the world. It is the first of its kind to appear in Europe, with an...
