Do Grapplers Really Need Nutritional Supplements?
Oct 06, 2020BJJEE
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, 2020BJJEE
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, 2020BJJEE
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, 2020BJJEE
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, 2020BJJEE
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, 2020BJJEE
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, 2020BJJEE
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 Jayme
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, 2020BJJEE
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 Belt
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 Admin
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, 2020BJJEE
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, 2020BJJEE
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, 2020BJJEE
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, 2020BJJEE
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, 2020BJJEE
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...
Joe Rogan On the Benefits Of Jiu-Jitsu & Being In Great Shape At 53 Years of Age
Aug 19, 2020BJJEE
BloodyElbow‘s Stephie Daniels did an in-depth interview with Joe Rogan. This is what the Jiu-Jitsu black belt had to stay about benefits of Jiu-Jitsu and staying in shape: “Stephie...
5 Ways Martial Arts Improves Your Immune System
Aug 13, 2020BJJEE
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...
6 Tips To Boost Your Immune System
Aug 13, 2020BJJEE
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...
Firas Zahabi on How Your VO2 Max Determines Which Conditioning Workout You Should do for BJJ/MMA
Jul 30, 2020BJJEE
Gsp’s coach Firas Zahabi talks to JustTheGiTopPodcast about how measuring an athlete’s VO2 Max is important in determining what type of conditioning and endurance workout to do. VO2 max...
How to Successfully Return From an Injury
Jul 29, 2020BJJEE
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...
Injured And Still Want To Continue With BJJ? Consider This First
Jul 28, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Something snapped, popped or cracked? Whatever the sound may be, you know what’s up – you’re injured… What a bummer, right? Well, that’s not going to stop you. You’re...
Exercises to Improve Breathing for Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 28, 2020BJJEE
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. If you have ever rolled with a BJJ master or advanced practitioner, what is something that distinguishes them from beginners in BJJ? It’s not...
Sports Scientists On How Weight Training Is key In Preventing & Rehabbing Injuries In Contact Sports
Jul 27, 2020BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a multidimensional sport. The activity demands a high level of strength, power, endurance, and flexibility. This has led to a rise in certain training practices by many...
