Category Archive: Articles, Health, Nutrition
Are You Drinking Enough Water? Stay Hydrated With These Tips
Mar 06, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Are You Drinking Enough Water? Stay Hydrated With These Tips
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...These Foods Will Fuel Your Performance On The Mat
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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...Exercise and Sleep: Exercising Impact On Your Sleep Quality
Mar 03, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Exercise and Sleep: Exercising Impact On Your Sleep Quality
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
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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...This is the Blueprint To Get You Back to BJJ in Top Shape After Injury
Feb 10, 2021BJJEEComments Off on This is the Blueprint To Get You Back to BJJ in Top Shape After Injury
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 mean...Neck Bridging: How Safe Is it?
Jan 27, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Neck Bridging: How Safe Is it?
Guest post by Dr Kickass, Mike Piekarski, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Former MMA Fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt. Follow him on instagram. Neck bridging: Is it safe? The neck bridge has...The Grapplers Ultimate Guide To Sleep, Naps & How It Affects Sports Performance
Jan 25, 2021BJJEEComments Off on The Grapplers Ultimate Guide To Sleep, Naps & How It Affects Sports Performance
What are the benefits of taking naps? There are many benefits of napping such as recovery, relaxation, reduced fatigue, increased alertness, improved mood and performance as well as quicker reaction...BJJ Black Belt Ray Elbe Travels To Colombia To Get Stem Cell Treatment on Knee
Jan 22, 2021BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Black Belt Ray Elbe Travels To Colombia To Get Stem Cell Treatment on Knee
What is stem cell treatment, and is it good for injuries? BJJ Black Belt Ray Elbe has had over 11 knee procedures done to fix the structural damage and instability he’s had in his knee. He has...Why Waking Up At 4:00 AM Every Day Can Be Your Secret To Success
Jan 20, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Why Waking Up At 4:00 AM Every Day Can Be Your Secret To Success
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...Jocko Willink Explains How to Get Better Sleep
Jan 20, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Jocko Willink Explains How to Get Better Sleep
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...Here’s How Percussion Therapy Boosts Muscle Recovery And Ignites Athletic Performance
Jan 16, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Here’s How Percussion Therapy Boosts Muscle Recovery And Ignites Athletic Performance
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...The 5 Biggest Myths Surrounding Intermittent Fasting
Jan 16, 2021BJJEEComments Off on The 5 Biggest Myths Surrounding Intermittent Fasting
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...Fish Oil: The Essential Supplement for Grapplers That Train Hard
Jan 13, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Fish Oil: The Essential Supplement for Grapplers That Train Hard
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...The 5 Most Common Finger Injuries In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo
Jan 13, 2021BJJEEComments Off on The 5 Most Common Finger Injuries In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo practitioners typically won’t let even a major finger injury prevent them from training. Whether it’s gi or no-gi, BJJ and Judo mangle the fingers and their joints....Eating Clean: The Best Nutrition Plan Guide for Grapplers
Jan 12, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Eating Clean: The Best Nutrition Plan Guide for Grapplers
For grapplers that are looking to shred, lose fat, and just basically build a lean, muscular, aesthetic physique, you’ll no doubt already be well aware of just how much hard work, motivation, and...Be Very Careful When Training Crossfit To Get Better at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 10, 2021bjjeeComments Off on Be Very Careful When Training Crossfit To Get Better at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Crossfit is a huge hit not just amongst ordinary people but many fighters use it as great conditioning training to make sure they are in that ”fighting shape”. There are however things to...Female Chiropractor & BJJ Practitioner Massages & Cracks BJJ Brown Belt’s Neck
Jan 07, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Female Chiropractor & BJJ Practitioner Massages & Cracks BJJ Brown Belt’s Neck
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, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Fitness Fallacy: “Running is Healthy”
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”....Caffeine: An Effective Performance & Muscle Enhancer for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 30, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Caffeine: An Effective Performance & Muscle Enhancer for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
If BJJ athletes are looking for legal ways to boost performance then they should consider caffeine as an option. Caffeine is a performance enhancer that can help BJJ athletes to go longer and faster,...Gordon Ryan Shares His Formula For Dealing For Injuries in BJJ
Dec 28, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Gordon Ryan Shares His Formula For Dealing For Injuries in BJJ
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...Travis Stevens On Dealing with Constant Injuries Through Mental Strength
Dec 09, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Travis Stevens On Dealing with Constant Injuries Through Mental Strength
Dealing with injuries is something almost all athletes struggle with. I spent most of my career injured or in pain! Overcoming injuries to getting back to your original form is another problem a lot...These Are The Most Dangerous IBJJF Legal Techniques
Dec 02, 2020BJJEEComments Off on These Are The Most Dangerous IBJJF Legal Techniques
These are the most dangerous IBJJF legal techniques in Jiu-Jitsu. There are many more IBJJF illegal techniques which also are a big cause of injuries: Heel hooks, Scissor takedown, Sumi Gaeshi...Prevent Frequent BJJ Shoulder Injuries With This Routine
Nov 19, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Prevent Frequent BJJ Shoulder Injuries With This Routine
What’s versatile is fragile. And the glenohumeral joint or shoulder is very versatile. Small wonder that many grapplers have problems with it: wrestlers, BJJ and especially Judo players. So it pays...