Category Archive: Articles, Interview, Strength & Conditioning
JT Torres: “Don’t Skip Stretching After Jiu-Jitsu Training”
Nov 15, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on JT Torres: “Don’t Skip Stretching After Jiu-Jitsu Training”
JT Torres is one of the most accomplished lightweight BJJ athletes of his generation, who’s won ADCC and IBJJF titles. He’s also an owner and a head coach at his Essential BJJ academy;...How To Improve Your Flexibility Through BJJ
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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...Rope Climbing: JT Torres’ “Secret” To Insane Grip Strength
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Rope Climbing: JT Torres’ “Secret” To Insane Grip Strength
Jonathan “JT” Torres – a 2x ADCC and an IBJJF World Champion, as well as the owner of the Essential Jiu-Jitsu academy – is, among other things, known for his exceptional...BJJ Black Belt Echo Charles Details his Workout Program for Jiu-Jitsu
Oct 03, 2022BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Black Belt Echo Charles Details his Workout Program for Jiu-Jitsu
So you want to introduce strength training into your BJJ routine? Fair enough – and good choice on your behalf, as becoming stronger will both turn you into a better Jiujiteiro and make you more...Tips on a full relaxation after a hard training
Oct 02, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Tips on a full relaxation after a hard training
After every training, we feel exhausted and feel how energy leaves our bodies. It is because after hard physical exercises our muscular system feels biochemical stress, which results in pain in the...Building Stronger Legs For Jiu-Jitsu with Kettlebells
Sep 29, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Building Stronger Legs For Jiu-Jitsu with Kettlebells
Many athletes focus more on strengthening their upper body instead of focusing on their lower body. While strong shoulders, arms, chest and core are very important in Jiu-Jitsu, a strong base which...Low-Impact Exercises And Activities For Grapplers To Do on Rest Days
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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...Keep Your Knees Healthy For BJJ – With These Wall Mobility Drills
Sep 16, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Keep Your Knees Healthy For BJJ – With These Wall Mobility Drills
Do you want to be able to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a long time? And would you like to do it without aching and being in pain? If your answer is “yes”, then it’s about time...6 Simple 5-Minute Daily Workouts To Complement Your Martial Arts Training
Sep 08, 2022BJJEEComments Off on 6 Simple 5-Minute Daily Workouts To Complement Your Martial Arts Training
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 on Crossfit: ‘It is to Fitness What The Gracie Family is To Martial Arts’
Sep 05, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Jocko Willink on Crossfit: ‘It is to Fitness What The Gracie Family is To Martial Arts’
Crossfit is it’s own demanding sport, requiring a person to be well versed in strength, speed, and endurance in a countless variety of variations and events. A nice amount of grapplers are finding...A Simple & Effective Push-Up Routine For Grapplers
Aug 29, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on A Simple & Effective Push-Up Routine For Grapplers
Image Credits: Phil Daru You don’t need expensive gym equipment to get in shape. Nor do you need it to achieve better strength, endurance, and mobility for grappling… Sometimes all you...What is better for BJJ/MMA Explosiveness, Sprinting or Long Distance Running?
Aug 23, 2022BJJEEComments Off on What is better for BJJ/MMA Explosiveness, Sprinting or Long Distance Running?
A right timed explosive burst in a fight can sometimes make a big difference between winning or losing. Can you become explosive like Tyrone Woodley or Anthony Johnson? And what is better for MMA,...Constantly Sore Muscles After Jiu-Jitsu? Here’s What You Can Do
Aug 16, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Constantly Sore Muscles After Jiu-Jitsu? Here’s What You Can Do
So, your muscles hurt, don’t they? Of course they’re sore, after you decided to put into action that 3 and a half hours per day, 6 days per week BJJ training schedule… Even though...Benefits Of Running For Martial Artists & Best Way To Run Better
Jul 29, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Benefits Of Running For Martial Artists & Best Way To Run Better
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 3 Deadlift Variations Are The Best For BJJ Athletes
Jul 27, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on These 3 Deadlift Variations Are The Best For BJJ Athletes
The deadlift is, arguably, the best exercise you should be doing in the weight room. When performed properly, it not only makes your legs and back stronger – but it also improves your posture,...Isometric Exercise: What It Is And 10 Examples
Jun 14, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Isometric Exercise: What It Is And 10 Examples
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...7 Effective Tips for Working Out Regularly
Jun 14, 2022BJJEEComments Off on 7 Effective Tips for Working Out Regularly
Did you know that the CDC recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week? To people who love to work out, this probably seems easy. To those of us who...Why You Should Add The Agility Ladder To Your Martial Arts Training
May 09, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Why You Should Add The Agility Ladder To Your Martial Arts Training
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 Best Exercises For A Complete Upper Body Workout For Martial Artists
May 09, 2022BJJEEComments Off on The Best Exercises For A Complete Upper Body Workout For Martial Artists
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...You’re An Out Of Shape BJJ White Belt? Do These 2 Things
May 04, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on You’re An Out Of Shape BJJ White Belt? Do These 2 Things
Starting with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is tough. You get to the class and everyone else is better than you are… Heck, even those other white belts who’ve been training for just 2 or 3 months...Want To Lift Weights For BJJ? Try Doing This
Apr 26, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Want To Lift Weights For BJJ? Try Doing This
Lifting weights and training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… They go together like bread and butter. And no, don’t listen to those cynical training partners! Being “really strong” in a roll is a great...4 Cardio Exercises That Burn More Calories Than Running
Apr 15, 2022BJJEEComments Off on 4 Cardio Exercises That Burn More Calories Than Running
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. 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...This Is What Strength Training With Romulo Barral Looks Like
Apr 12, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on This Is What Strength Training With Romulo Barral Looks Like
Romulo Barral is one of the most elite grapplers that the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has ever seen. Once an ADCC and a 6x IBJJF world champion, he’s now retired and is one of the top-ranking...Improve Your Agility For Martial Arts With These Exercises
Apr 11, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Improve Your Agility For Martial Arts With These Exercises
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...



