The Epic Moment Rickson Gracie Met Sakuraba & Why They Never Fought
Apr 28, 2020BJJEE
2 martial arts legends met in Japan a few years ago: Rickson Gracie and Kazushi Sakuraba aka ‘The Gracie Hunter’. In the early and mid ’90s the Gracie family ruled the world of MMA, and...
Robert Drysdale On BJJ Politics: “I’m Not Political. I Tell My Guys That They Can Train Where They Want & It Works Out Fine.”
Mar 09, 2020BJJEE
Robert Drysdale is the co-Founder, together with Rodrigo Cavaca, of Zenith Team. He is not only known for his great Jiu-Jitsu game but also for his open mindedness. In this article...
Marcelo Garcia’s Tips: How to Improve in BJJ, Gi vs No Gi & Conditioning
Feb 26, 2020BJJEE
Great advice from World BJJ and ADCC champ Marcelo Garcia on the best way to improve in BJJ, Gi vs No Gi, conditioning etc…Transcribed by royalgrapplingacademy from a youtube interview by Matt...
Ryan Hall’s Analysis of What is the Best Martial Art for Self Defense
Feb 21, 2020BJJEE
Ryan Hall is a UFC fighter who has submitted BJ Penn and defeated Gray Maynard. He is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Felipe Costa and one of the best featherweight grapplers in the world. A tough...
Jeff Glover On Why He Likes To Grapple Much Larger Opponents
Feb 12, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Known for his unorthodox and entertaining competing style, Jeff Glover is one of the most remarkable and well-known faces of the modern day jiu jitsu game. We decided to have a brief chat with him....
Vadim Kolganov: ‘Sambo Less Complex & More Direct Than BJJ’
Jan 25, 2020BJJEE
Sambo is a Russian martial art and combat sport. The word “SAMBO” is an acronym for SAMozashchita Bez Oruzhiya, which literally translates as “self-defense without weapons”. Sambo is...
Alvin Aguilar The Pioneer Of BJJ in the Philippines & Head of Asia’s Largest BJJ Team
Jan 22, 2020BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is booming in The Philippines, a country in Asia with over 100 million inhabitants and highly developed MMA and martial arts scene. The pioneer of BJJ in the Philippines and South...
Meet John Kavanagh, Pioneer Of BJJ in Ireland & Conor McGregor’s Coach
Jan 19, 2020BJJEE
John Kavanagh runs the Straight Blast Gym Ireland and was the first Irish person to be awarded a black belt in BJJ. John fought in MMA to get a basic knowledge and experience of it before he moved...
Olympian Matt D’Aquino: ‘BJJ Players Should Learn Modified Throwing Techniques Instead of Judo’
Jan 19, 2020BJJEE
Matt D’Aquino is a multiple Australian and Oceania Champion and a 2008 Beijing Judo Olympian. He has been studying Judo for over 28 years. He is a 4th Degree Black belt in Judo and a black belt...
Richie “Boogeyman” Martinez On Combining Breakdancing & Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 05, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Richie Martinez, more often known as „The Boogeyman“ is one of those jiujiteiros that are known for their entertaining style and unexpected moves! He is a 10th Planet black belt under Eddie Bravo...
‘Draculino’ On How 40+ Year Olds Stay Fit & Injury Free
Nov 07, 2019BJJEE
Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhães is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fifth degree black belt under Carlos Gracie, Jr. and also at the same time a brown belt in Judo, and a Muay Thai expert. He has...
Fabio Gurgel On How He Made Alliance The Most Successful Team in BJJ History
Oct 29, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Fabio Gurgel is a name well-known throughout worldwide Jiu Jitsu circles. He is one of the world’s most sought after coaches, responsible for the development of many beloved jiujiteiros –...
Felipe Pena On Overcoming Obstacles To Become a World Champion
Oct 28, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Pena is often one of the first athletes a new Jiu Jitsu practitioner hears about and looks upon as a role model. And for good reason: „Preguiça“ is commonly mentioned as one of the top...
Lachlan Giles’ Tips For Balancing Training and Obligations & Importance of Details
Oct 28, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles is one of the most respected names of today’s grappling. He has earned that respect by placing 3rd at this year’s ADCC in the absolute division where he heelhooked Kaynan...
JT Torres Gives Advice On Bow & Arrow Choke & Shares a Story On Getting His Blue Belt From Royce Gracie
Sep 11, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
He is one of today’s most exciting lightweight grapplers – an athlete whose technique finesse and entertaining style have brought him to becoming a number one not just for many fans of the...
Dean Lister Gives Advice on Leglocks, Being a Better Grappler and Dating With Caution
Sep 10, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
A household name in almost any BJJ community, Dean Lister is a 2 time ADCC World Champion and, perhaps more importantly, one of the jiujiteiros who are most responsible for the last decade’s...
Felipe Costa Never Won A Gold Medal at Lower Belts & Then Became BJJ World Champion at Black Belt
Sep 01, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
In our new interview, we had a chance to speak with none other than Felipe Costa, a World Champion who is loved by almost everyone in the Jiu Jitsu community, and a competitor who won his first gold...
World Class Coach Vinicius „Draculino“ On The Most Effective Way To Improve in Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 15, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Vinicius „Draculino“ Magalhães is a fifth-degree black belt under the legendary founder of Gracie Barra, Carlos Gracie Jr. A part of the „golden generation“ of BJJ, he has trained with other...
Robert Drysdale Shares Winning Mindset For Competition & Importance of Having a “Why” in BJJ
Aug 10, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
photocred @scorsato A black belt under Leonardo Vieira and a head coach of the powerful Zenith BJJ Team, Robert Drysdale is regarded as one of the top American grapplers of his generation and is one...
What’s Kit Dale Been Up To?
Aug 05, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Kit Dale is one of the most beloved and recognizable jiujiteiros of today. It is through his entertaining personality, combined with a deep knowledge and understanding of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu game...
The Smile Of Jiu-Jitsu: Ana Carolina Schmitt, 2019 BJJ World Champion
Jul 31, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
By winning the gold at the IBJJF World Championships in early June, Ana Carolina Schmitt has created a ripple of applause throughout the BJJ community and has become known as one of the top ranking...
Into The Mind Of Caio Terra, BJJ Black Belt in 3 Years & 12x World Champion
Jul 31, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
A 12 time world champion that got his black belt in under 3 years of training? He must be a superhuman, right? Well, kind of, but not exactly. Caio Terra is perhaps the best roosterweight in the...
Getting To Know Nick ‘Chewy’ Albin, The BJJ World’s Most Popular Youtuber
Jul 18, 2019BJJEE
Nicholas Albin, or „Chewy“ as most of us know him, is one of every jiujiteiro’s favourite YouTube BJJ instructors. By combining useful tips, interactive and funny explanations, it is no...
The First BJJ Black Belt in India – A Nation of 1.37 Billion People
Jul 15, 2019BJJEE
India is well known for its freestyle grappling, also known as “Khusti” or “Phelwani,” and is also said to be the birthplace of one of the oldest forms of martial arts:...
