Common Jiu-Jitsu Skin Diseases & Treatments
Dec 06, 2019BJJEE
Due to constant skin-to-skin contact, infections of the skin are a common and unfortunate part of Jiu-Jitsu. The prevalence of such conditions has changed the way many people look at the sport, and...
Eddie Bravo’s Tips On How To Avoid Ringworm
Dec 04, 2019BJJEE
Due to constant skin-to-skin contact, infections of the skin are a common and unfortunate part of Jiu-Jitsu. The prevalence of such conditions has changed the way many people look at the...
How To Actively Recover From An Injury
Dec 04, 2019BJJEE
Unfortunately, for athletes, injuries are inevitabilities and this is true also for people training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. When a major injury like an Achilles Tendon Rupture strikes, it may...
How To Injury Proof Your Body For Grappling
Dec 03, 2019BJJEE
It has often been said that you are typically less prone to serious injuries when training and competing in BJJ than in other more high impact martial arts. Why is that? First of all, there is no...
Rest Days: It’s Part Of The Program. What Happens To Your Body When You Take A Day Off To Rest
Nov 25, 2019BJJEE
Photo: BJJ Pix Overtraining is a physical, behavioral, and emotional condition that occurs when the volume and intensity of an individual’s exercise exceeds their recovery capacity. They cease...
Facts About Vegan Energy Diet For Fighters With Durable Strength
Nov 04, 2019BJJEE
A vegan is someone who doesn’t consume anything that comes from an animal including dairy. This statement also differentiates a vegan from a vegetarian. Vegans are not considered to be healthy...
Game Changers: Benefits Of a Plant Based Diet For BJJ Athletes
Oct 30, 2019BJJEE
It’s a common misconception that athletes cannot eat a plant-based diet, because it does not provide the protein they need. In fact, many world class athletes are vegetarians or vegans. Here are...
One Simple Exercise To Improve Posture and Decrease Injuries For BJJ
Sep 16, 2019BJJEE
This technique is one that can be performed anywhere. Its simple, quick, and if done correctly can help balance out the muscles in the neck, shoulders, and back to improve posture and muscle...
Constant Neck Pain & Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 24, 2019BJJEE
Guest post by Dr Kickass, Mike Piekarski, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Former MMA Fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt. Follow him on instagram. Considering jiu jitsu has a significant...
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...
Do I Have To Be Extremely Flexible To Have Success with the Rubber Guard?
Aug 14, 2019BJJEE
The Rubber guard sometimes referred to as Mission Control is a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu technique, which involves the practitioner ‘breaking down’ the opponent into the rubber guard, while maintaining...
Judo Olympian On Keeping Fit After Lifetime of Overtraining
Aug 03, 2019BJJEE
Guest post by Neil Adams MBE, an English judoka who won numerous Olympic and World Championship medals in judo representing Great Britain. Adams was the first British male to win a World...
8 Ways To Avoid Getting Injured in Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 03, 2019BJJEE
Injuries are always going to happen if you train in Jiu-Jitsu. It’s part of the journey. How does BJJ stack up with other martial arts in terms of rate of injury? It has often been said that...
How a Cancer Support Community Can Help Medical Students to Eliminate the Cancer
Jul 15, 2019BJJEE
Cancer is a battle that some people are made to fight during their life and tests their ultimate patience and ability to survive a battle. The nerve wracking disease is a challenge that no one should...
What Really Happens To Your Grappling Performance When Taking St*roids
Jul 14, 2019BJJEE
(Picture of Paulo Miyao, who was banned for 2 years by USADA for testing positive for PED’s) St*roids can be good for some people. They can actually do wonders for them if they are used...
What Are the Benefits of CBD Oil for Athletes?
May 28, 2019BJJEE
As an athlete, you want to take care of your body the best you can, because your body is a pretty major part of your job. Regardless of the sport you play or physical task you must do for your job or...
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...
Here’s Why BJJ & MMA Athletes Are Loving CBD Oil
Mar 27, 2019Cody
The use of CBD for a wide range of medical applications is gaining a considerable amount of popularity among athletes including grapplers and mixed martial artists in 2019. The recent legalization of...
How to Stabilize Blood Sugar by Lifting Weights
Mar 25, 2019BJJEE
Resistance training causes your muscles to secrete a chemical that directly regulates your bodies blood sugar level by producing insulin. Find out more. Wondering how to stabilize blood sugar? ...
Matters of the Gut: 5 Facts About Probiotics You Need to Know
Mar 17, 2019BJJEE
Are you considering taking probiotics? Before you do, it helps to know what you are getting into. To get you started, here are some top facts about probiotics. Did you know that the probiotics...
Don’t Fear Foot Locks: How To Strengthen & Improve Mobility for Ankles
Feb 22, 2019BJJEE
Having strong ankles is important for any athlete as it’s the base that will help you have balance. Every time you are attempting a takedown, passing someone’s guard or bridging, your...
6 Reasons CBD Oil is Great for Grapplers
Jan 08, 2019BJJEE
Cannabidiol, the main active ingredient in CBD, has a range of medical properties that make it the perfect workout supplement, especially for guys (and ladies) involved in martial arts. Hemp oil has...
How To Apply Rickson Gracie’s Breathing Tactics When Doing Jiu-JItsu
Oct 10, 2018BJJEE
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter cascao vital and runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. If you have ever stepped on mat to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you have most...
How To Successfully Return To Grappling After a Serious Back Injury
Sep 21, 2018BJJEE
Hi readers, My name is Arizona, I’m a 26 year old BJJ black belt from Scotland and I train under the Gold Team affiliation. My coach is Arek Zienkiewicz; IBJJF British National Champion and first...
