Most Common BJJ Injuries & How To Roll With Them
Jan 13, 2020grappler z
Going too hard during BJJ practice is like pushing a rubber band to the point of snapping. Often times while rolling, tapping out isn’t an option because our egos are dominating our minds. Only...
Bad Habits BJJ Helps You Quit
Jan 13, 2020grappler z
Whether you’re trying to stay true to your New Year’s resolutions or you’re just trying to kick a bad habit, Jiu-Jitsu can put you on the right course. BJJ is even better than those Hollywood...
Best Stretches for Grappling Flexibility
Jan 12, 2020grappler z
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a whole body sport, and for this reason the entire body deserves to be stretched. The most important areas to be stretched for optimal flexibility, smoother moves, and better...
Everybody Makes These 3 Jiu-Jitsu Warm Up Mistakes
Jan 04, 2020BJJEE
A warm up generally consists of a gradual increase in intensity in physical activity (a “pulse raiser”), joint mobility exercise, and stretching, followed by the activity. Warming up brings the...
3 Time-Proven Strategies For Never Getting Injured in BJJ
Oct 19, 2019BJJEE
No matter if you are a total beginner or a seasoned BJJ veteran, and no matter if you are in your early 20’s or in your late 50’s – the right time to get going with injury prevention is...
Dealing With Common Weight Loss Issues: Best Tips
Oct 19, 2019BJJEE
The journey towards successful weight loss is riddled with obstacles. At times, you might feel as if you’re not making any progress. Weight loss is achieved by paying attention to a...
You’re Progressing Slower in BJJ as You Get Older – But You Can Fix It
Oct 16, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
As you get older, you might notice that your BJJ is not quite what it used to be: mainly, that you’re performing the techniques more slowly and that you cannot keep pace as you used to....
Junk Food Has Its Place in a Grappler’s Diet
Oct 15, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
So, you’ve decided to throw out junk food from your diet. You might do it because you believe that getting rid of it will make you into a better, healthier jiujiteiro – or you do it because...
4 Hip Stretches That Your BJJ Hips Are Craving For
Oct 09, 2019BJJEE
Most Grapplers will mainly focus on improving strength and conditioning rather than flexibility. What they fail to realize is that flexibility is extremely important in grappling arts because it...
3 Rules To Avoid Overtraining in BJJ
Sep 30, 2019grappler z
Say you just got into BJJ, and you’re loving every minute of it. You anticipate the next practice when one has just finished, and spend your Friday nights doing Stephan Kesting marathons until you...
Science of Soreness: What Causes Sore Muscles After Workout Sessions?
Sep 30, 2019BJJEE
Anyone that has ever exercised knows the feeling of sore muscles after workout sessions. Learn why sore muscles happen and how to cope with it. Dread working out because of sore muscles? Knowing why...
Nutritional Tips and Tricks: How to Create a Diet Plan
Sep 30, 2019BJJEE
Creating a nutrition and diet plan can be very beneficial. Click here for a helpful and complete guide on how to create a diet plan. Over 71% of Americans are obese or overweight. Naturally, many of...
The Secret On How to Avoid Cauliflower Ear – Coach Firas Zahabi
Sep 19, 2019BJJEE
To some jiujiteiros having “cauliflower ear,” or in more scientific terms, a perichondrial hematoma, can be a badge of honor, but to others it can be their worst nightmare. Here are a few tips to...
How to Take Care of ‘Small’ Injuries from Sparring
Sep 17, 2019grappler z
Not just as fighters but as human beings it’s inevitable that we are going to face some injury in our lifetime. Here are some ways to prevent them, but also some tips on how to nurse yourself back...
Rickson Gracie Shares His Daily Eating Regimen
Sep 14, 2019BJJEE
Rickson Gracie just celebrated his 60th birthday. Various members of his family celebrated the occasion. View this post on Instagram Happy birthday @ricksongraciejj @merfdogg in the...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Recovery: Reduce Pain with These 6 Key Tips
Sep 02, 2019BJJEE
It is well-known that hard training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can result in a lot of bodily pain. Unfortunately, many people let it get to the point where they cannot take part in BJJ before they try to...
Essential nutrition and supplements for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 23, 2019grappler z
Like other other mixed martial arts, BJJ is a very challenging sport. But in order to be fully immersed in BJJ, it’s vital to be leading a healthy lifestyle. Although taking supplements is not...
4 Plastic Surgeries that Help Athletes
Aug 14, 2019BJJEE
You may think of plastic surgery as something undertaken by A-listers. There’s a stigma around this specialty. It’s often thought of as something performed on people with money to blow...
How To Roll Like a Savage While Avoiding Cauliflower Ear
Aug 12, 2019grappler z
To some jiujiteiros having “cauliflower ear,” or in more scientific terms, a perichondrial hematoma, can be a badge of honor, but to others it can be their worst nightmare. Here are a few tips to...
How To Do Rickson Gracie’s Impressive Breathing Exercises in 3 Steps
Jul 21, 2019grappler z
We’ve all seen Rickson’s impressive breathing exercises in the documentary Choke. What Rickson is doing is called a ‘Kriya or internal’ cleaning exercise. It’s a self...
Rib Injuries in BJJ: Can They Be Avoided & How To Treat Them?
Jun 18, 2019grappler z
So you’re working super hard at practice, feeling on top of the world as you conquer your partner. You think you’ve nailed the moves but then BAM!, you take a bad blow to the chest and you know...
How to Cut Carbs Safely: 5 Ways and 5 Foods to Use
Jun 11, 2019BJJEE
Do you know how to cut carbs from your diet without doing damage to your body? With these approaches and foods you can do it safely. Carbohydrates seem to have gained an extremely unpopular...
How to Create the Ultimate Workout and Nutrition Plan
Apr 03, 2019BJJEE
Do you want to achieve the body of your dreams? Here’s how to build a great workout and nutrition plan to help you achieve your goals. Wouldn’t it be great if losing weight and building...
What To Eat Before & After BJJ Training
Mar 05, 2019grappler z
Although consistent training to be able to excel in Jiu-Jitsu is very important, the energy that your body needs to fuel itself through those rigorous trainings is just as relevant. The meals you eat...
