Creatine, Whey, BCAAs… Which Supplements To Take As A Grappler?
Mar 18, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Oh there are so many supplements to choose from out there! There’s the omnipresent whey protein, then there’s the creatine and the BCAAs, glucosamine, fish oil, the various pre-workout...
Intermittent Fasting – Yay Or Nay For BJJ Athletes?
Mar 18, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
There are a lot of „diets“ out there, and it can be rather difficult for a regular Jiujiteiro to choose which one isn’t a fad. However, intermittent fasting is one of those diets that have...
Can You Be Overweight And Still Excel in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Mar 14, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
„I am overweight. So can I still train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?“ The question which plagues a lot of soon-to-be BJJ white belts… And the one which makes them afraid of beginning their Arte...
These Foods Will Fuel Your Performance On The Mat
Mar 05, 2021BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Jiu-Jitsu and the Keto Diet: Is it The Perfect Match?
Mar 05, 2021BJJEE
Does the perfect diet exist? For BJJ, the perfect diet is one that allows you to reduce body fat and gain lean muscle. One meal plan that helps accomplish this is the ketogenic diet, or the keto...
Exercise and Sleep: Exercising Impact On Your Sleep Quality
Mar 03, 2021BJJEE
There are countless reasons why Americans are not getting enough sleep. From the bright city lights to the constant stresses and pressures of daily life, getting the required 7-9 hours of sleep every...
5 Of The Best Active Recovery Exercises For Your Next Rest Day
Feb 22, 2021BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
4 Secrets To Losing Weight After 40
Feb 12, 2021BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Top 4 Lifestyle Habits That Are Actively Ruining Your Health & Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You know what? Perhaps it’s time that you take a little step back from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu… No, no – not from training BJJ, but from being focused exclusively on it for the sake of your...
Why Does My Elbow Hurt? Dealing With Elbow Tendonitis In BJJ
Jan 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
One moment, you’re training Jiu Jitsu and everything is going fine; you’re rolling, submitting people, tapping out occasionally, learning new techniques, and just all-around having fun....
Jocko Willink Explains How to Get Better Sleep
Jan 20, 2021BJJEE
You think that you’re doing everything you should be, don’t you? You’re training regularly and not just that; but every drill you execute is taken seriously and done to the best to your...
The 5 Biggest Myths Surrounding Intermittent Fasting
Jan 16, 2021BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
How To Safely Train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu In Your 50’s And Onward
Jan 13, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Regardless of how old you may be, the love for Jiu Jitsu will follow you for as long as you’re alive. The way it makes you feel better about yourself, and the smile it puts on your face…...
Fish Oil: The Essential Supplement for Grapplers That Train Hard
Jan 13, 2021BJJEE
If you’ve been in this grueling world of brazilian jiu jitsu for longer then a month odds are you’ve heard a laundry list of supplements you should be taking to make the ride smoother, sort of...
Female Chiropractor & BJJ Practitioner Massages & Cracks BJJ Brown Belt’s Neck
Jan 07, 2021BJJEE
If you train Jiu-Jitsu, you are sure to have some spinal problems.The spine is the life center of the human body. It controls every human function, such as, digestion, hormonal balance, muscle...
Fitness Fallacy: “Running is Healthy”
Jan 02, 2021BJJEE
Written By Simon Hayes, BJJ black belt and instructor at Carlson Gracie London, UK. A popular opinion especially supported by those that for some reason “don’t lift weights”....
Gordon Ryan Shares His Formula For Dealing For Injuries in BJJ
Dec 28, 2020BJJEE
Dealing with injuries is something almost all athletes struggle with. Overcoming injuries to getting back to your original form is another problem a lot of athletes face! Runners for example can...
How Not To Stink – The Basics Of Personal Hygiene For Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Dec 16, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Being a combat sport and martial art, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu involves a high degree of physical contact. So if you’ve ever rolled with a person that doesn’t take care of their personal...
Do THIS To Have Consistent Levels Of ENERGY In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Dec 11, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Have you noticed that your Jiu Jitsu training sessions aren’t really similar to one another? It’s not just about how „well“ your training goes – meaning, how much you’ve...
3 Health Benefits Pork Offers to BJJ Athletes
Dec 09, 2020BJJEE
If you’re looking to hit the gym and build extra muscle, you’ll need the perfect source of protein. Although chicken takes center stage in most people’s diets, you should regularly...
So You Injured Your Knee In BJJ? Follow This Simple Step-By-Step Guide
Nov 27, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Sorry to burst your bubble, but the matter of a fact is – if you haven’t injured your knee while training BJJ so far, there’s a high chance that you’ll injure it sometime down the...
Cracking Your Back Sure Feels Good… But Is It Bad For Your Health?
Nov 24, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
If you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, then you know very well just how stiff your back can get. All of that inverting, getting stacked, pressure passed and twisted into all directions takes its toll....
How To Prevent Getting A Staph Infection In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nov 23, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
One of the worst things that can happen when you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is being forced to stop training. Almost every Jiujiteiro understands what this is about; you enjoy spending time on the...
How To Do Rickson Gracie’s Impressive Breathing Exercises in 3 Steps
Nov 20, 2020grappler 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...
