Category Archive: Articles, Health, Nutrition
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...Dr Patrick Roth: ‘Kettlebells An Ideal Tool For Treating Back Pain’
Dr. Patrick Roth is a neurosurgeon practicing in New Jersey. He is the Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Hackensack University Medical Center and the Director of the Hackensack...How and Why to Tape Your Fingers in BJJ
Nov 14, 2020BJJEEComments Off on How and Why to Tape Your Fingers in BJJ
Keenan Cornelius recently talked about on his facebook page, how much damage his fingers had taken after 10 years of Jiu-Jitsu: Coming up on a decade of Jiu-Jitsu, these hands have taken a...How to Recover from Ankle Injuries in BJJ
Oct 14, 2020James JaymeComments Off on How to Recover from Ankle Injuries in BJJ
The ‘gentle art’ isn’t exactly as gentle as advertised. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is filled with minor to major injuries. And if you trained long enough, you may have already popped your...Do Grapplers Really Need Nutritional Supplements?
Oct 06, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Do Grapplers Really Need Nutritional Supplements?
Photo by Tebezvonu. Written by Reid Reale BHlthSc(Hons), MDiet – Sports Dietitian and BJJ black belt combatsportsnutrition.com. Reid works with many of the best judo, boxing, taekwondo and...Jiu-Jitsu Recovery: Reduce Pain with These 6 Key Tips
Oct 01, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Jiu-Jitsu Recovery: Reduce Pain with These 6 Key Tips
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...Cobrinha Shares his Favorite Acai Bowl Recipe
Oct 01, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Cobrinha Shares his Favorite Acai Bowl Recipe
Acai (ah-sigh-ee) is known in Brazil as the most nutritious, energy providing fruit. It grows in the lush floodplains of the Amazon River. Acai is a Brazilian berry original from the Amazon Region...How To Recover From An Accidental Strike To The Balls in Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 29, 2020BJJEEComments Off on How To Recover From An Accidental Strike To The Balls in Jiu-Jitsu
In Grappling, you are less prone to get hit in the family jewels than in striking but the risk still exists. Under IBJJF rules, you cannot wear a cup. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t wear a...Should I wear a cup when I roll in BJJ?
Sep 29, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Should I wear a cup when I roll in BJJ?
Athletic cups. Some decide to wear them in training, some choose not to or simply don’t care. While in training you are allowed to wear one, you have to remember that in BJJ competitions, cups are...Jocko Willink on Hard BJJ Training & Getting Adequate Rest
Sep 27, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Jocko Willink on Hard BJJ Training & Getting Adequate Rest
When you train BJJ, you will often hear advise from various people telling you to ‘listen to your body’. What does that mean and is that really going to make you reach your goals? First off, you...Developing Breath Control in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 24, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Developing Breath Control in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Breath control in BJJ, Judo and Grappling. Breath control is a majorly overlooked component. Breath control in function of short- and long-term recovery, lactic acid tolerance, pain regulation,...How to Avoid Ankle Injuries in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 17, 2020James JaymeComments Off on How to Avoid Ankle Injuries in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Ankle locks and leg attacks are part of the game. Unfortunately, ankle injuries can be detrimental to your progress. The last thing you want is to be limited to just playing guard hoping that you can...The Science Behind The Benefits Of Cold Showers
Sep 11, 2020BJJEEComments Off on The Science Behind The Benefits Of Cold Showers
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...Cauliflower Ear – Myths and True Prevention – What Every Grappler Should Know
Sep 10, 2020Michael Athens, Purple BeltComments Off on Cauliflower Ear – Myths and True Prevention – What Every Grappler Should Know
Photo of BJJEE.com editor Gile Huni at Kimura BJJ Serbia. Photo by Zoran Milich Photography Cauliflower Ear often seems like some mythical force when a white belt first falls in love with Jiu Jitsu....Stiff Neck Because Of BJJ? These 3 Stretches Will Help
Sep 07, 2020BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Stiff Neck Because Of BJJ? These 3 Stretches Will Help
How’s your neck feeling right now? If we had to guess, we would say that it’s probably really stiff from all of those rolls you’ve accumulated on the mats up until now… And...How To Crankproof Your Neck For Grappling
Sep 07, 2020BJJEEComments Off on How To Crankproof Your Neck For Grappling
Guest post by Dr Kickass, Mike Piekarski, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Former MMA Fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. Follow him on instagram. In brazilian jiu jitsu, a martial art where many...How to Crack Your Own Back. Without a Chiropractor
Sep 06, 2020BJJEEComments Off on How to Crack Your Own Back. Without a Chiropractor
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...3 Ways to Injury Proof Your Shoulders for Grappling
Sep 06, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 3 Ways to Injury Proof Your Shoulders for Grappling
Written by Mark Kislich, an Olympic Performance Coach and Judoka. What’s versatile is fragile. And the glenohumeral joint or shoulder is very versatile. Small wonder that many grapplers have...How Long Does It Take to Get Into Ketosis? A Helpful Guide
Aug 23, 2020BJJEEComments Off on How Long Does It Take to Get Into Ketosis? A Helpful Guide
A quick internet search on methods of eating that help you lose weight will reveal an endless supply of information and hundreds of different diets. There’s vegetarian, vegan, paleo,...When To Return To BJJ after an Injury Explained by BJJ Black Belt/Doctor
Aug 21, 2020BJJEEComments Off on When To Return To BJJ after an Injury Explained by BJJ Black Belt/Doctor
To get injured is something one should never wish to any opponent on the mats, since we know how hard it is. We are in a sport where there is so much manipulation of the body and often it is...