Royce Gracie: “The Diaz Brothers Remind Me A Lot Of My Own Family.”
Jun 24, 2013BJJEE
We got up-close and personal with UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie inside the Bruce Buffer cover edition of Fighters Only magazine recently. The original UFC champion Royce Gracie, looked back on his...
Female Grappling Legend Hannette Staack: “If you specialize in some techniques, practice them so that people will not be able to defend them”
Sep 27, 2012BJJEE
Hannette Staack is arguably the best female jiu jitsu black belt in history. She is a black belt from Andre Negao. Hannette Staack is a 6 times world championship as wella as 3 time ADCC champion....
Real People, Real Reviews: Trusted Gear Insights from XMartial Customers
Apr 26, 2024BJJEE
Introduction Greetings, grappling gurus and jiu-jitsu junkies! Step onto the mats with us at XMartial, where we’re more than just a brand – we’re a community dedicated to fueling your...
Jake Paul announces MMA debut after Mike Tyson boxing bout
Apr 19, 2024BJJEE
Jake Paul, known for his controversial and headline-grabbing forays into boxing, has announced his plans to make a debut in mixed martial arts (MMA) under the Professional Fighters League (PFL)...
Ad*lt F*lm Stars That Train Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 12, 2024BJJEE
Jiu-Jitsu is getting more and more popular. Many celebrities have trained or train BJJ. Adult film stars are no different. Here is a list of major adult film stars that roll. 5. Manuel Ferrara...
Sumo Legend Akebono Dies at the Age of 54 in Japan
Apr 11, 2024BJJEE
Akebono Taro, the first non-Japanese yokozuna in sumo wrestling history, sadly passed away at 54 from a heart attack. Born in Hawaii as Chadwick Haheo Rowan, he initially pursued basketball, earning...
How a Pro Wrestler KO’d Judo Legend Masahiko Kimura & The Yakuza’s Involvement
Feb 22, 2024BJJEE
In the intriguing world of professional wrestling, where theatrics often overshadow reality, a historical event stands out as a stark reminder of what happens when the lines between performance and...
Bernardo Faria Shares Lifelong BJJ Training Advice: “Even If It’s Not Your Main Focus…”
Jan 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It could be argued that a vast majority of BJJ practitioners would like to keep practicing the Gentle Art for as long as possible. To keep training for a long time. But how are you supposed to go...
Inspired By The Rock, UFC Fighter Themba Gorimbo Aims To Pay Forward His “Head Start” In Life
Dec 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
UFC‘s Themba Gorimbo‘s life story is a tale of triumph. And now, having conquered numerous challenges, Gorimbo has set his aim on helping others in realizing their dreams – a goal...
Joe Rogan Almost Fought Movie Star Wesley Snipes: “I Was Training Twice A Day For Six Months”
Dec 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Wesley Snipes, movie star famed for his roles in “Blade” and “Demolition Man,” found himself in financial trouble with the IRS back in the day. Facing a staggering $23.5...
How Steroids Can Destroy An Athlete’s Life
Nov 01, 2023BJJEE
Introduction Athletes frequently face immense pressure to attain the pinnacle of physical performance. In their relentless pursuit of excellence, certain individuals may turn to anabolic steroids,...
BJ Penn Sparks Another Controversy, Asking: “Was Mother Teresa A CIA Spy?”
Aug 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
BJ Penn is an MMA and UFC legend, who recently came into the spotlight due to his… Controversial takes on many topics. His latest take, well, includes Mother Teresa – for whom Penn is...
BJJ Legend Royce Gracie Wins Tax Fraud Case Against IRS
Jun 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
UFC and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Royce Gracie had a seven-year-long battle with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – and has now forced the IRS to “tap out”. The IRS claimed that...
Mark Zuckerberg Shares His Reasons for Competing in Jiu-Jitsu at age 39
Jun 09, 2023BJJEE
Facebook c0-founder Mark Zuckerberg has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the past few months and is already hooked on the lifestyle and benefits that go along with this sport. Zuckerberg...
Danielle Kelly: “I’m Just Socially Awkward”
Nov 14, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Danielle Kelly is quickly becoming one of the most recognizable faces in the BJJ world… And that newly-found popularity has been a unique challenge for her. She revealed why that’s been...
3 Reasons You Must Watch Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida At ONE Fight Night 1 On Aug 27th
Aug 04, 2022BJJEE
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...
5 Must-Watch Rising Stars In MMA
Jul 21, 2022BJJEE
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 History And Origins Of Vale Tudo, The Precursor to MMA
Aug 01, 2021BJJEE
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 Prominence And History Of BJJ Legend Royce Gracie
Jun 30, 2021BJJEE
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...
BJJ Black Belt Demonstrates How Jiu-Jitsu is Actually the BEST Martial Art Against Multiple Attackers
Apr 16, 2021BJJEE
How do you stay safe and eventually take control when faced with multiple attackers? Very few martial arts will prepare for such a horrible experience. If you stick to what you know in a normal man...
The Legend of “The Gracie Hunter” Kazushi Sakuraba vs The Gracie Family
Dec 30, 2020BJJEE
Written by Xavier Sales, Black Belt, Head instructor at Alpha Jiu Jitsu Academy Richmond, Sydney Australia, jiujitsurichmond.com.au There is no one more influential in Japanese MMA than the legend...
Austrian Judo Champion is Kanye West & Kim Kardashian’s Bodyguard
Jul 03, 2020BJJEE
The most photographed couple in the world: Kanye West & Kim Kardashian are guarded by Pascal Duvier, an Austrian Judo Champion. Duvier has over 35 years of experience in Judo and was a...
‘My Judo’ by Masahiko Kimura, His Story & Vision in His Own Words Part 2
May 30, 2020BJJEE
Masahiko Kimura)was a Japanese judoka who is widely considered one of the greatest judoka of all time. (5 ft 7in 170 cm; 85 kg, 187 lb) He was born on September 10, 1917 in Kumamoto, Japan. In...
These Are the Highest Percentage Choke Set Ups From Closed Guard
Feb 24, 2020BJJEE
In the previous article of our Weekly White Belt Advice Series we have covered closed guard sweeps, so it makes sense to take a good look into the highest percentage closed guard chokes in this one....
