Closed Guard 2.0 – How To Use an Old Position in Modern Grappling
Dec 09, 2024grappler z
When I started BJJ in 1994 the Closed Guard was not just a position. It was the magic pill that makes you invincible. Royce Gracie was fighting in the UFC choking people out and breaking arms from...
Fadda: The Other Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Lineage
Nov 10, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Daniel Vaughan UCLA undergraduate, judo brown belt under Mike Verdugo and BJJ GF Team black belt under Master Julio Cesar Pereira. Daniel is an instructor at M3Fight Academy. ...
5 Ways To Exponentially Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 10, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Daniel Vaughan UCLA undergraduate, judo brown belt under Mike Verdugo and BJJ GF Team black belt under Master Julio Cesar Pereira. Daniel is an instructor at M3Fight Academy. ...
The Evolution of Leg Locks in MMA and BJJ: From Forbidden Technique to Necessary Skill
Oct 20, 2024BJJEE
Leg locks have taken an interesting path in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Once seen as a dangerous and dishonorable move, leg locks are now a core part of...
The Warrior Spirit: Training Techniques of Elite Combat Athletes
Aug 23, 2024BJJEE
Elite combat athletes are a breed apart. Their training regimens are rigorous – their dedication unmatched, and their techniques honed to perfection. To truly understand what it takes to become a...
Old School Trick: Tap Your Opponent with Lung Compression From Side Control
Aug 16, 2024BJJEE
There is an old school technique called the lung compression which was made famous by Royler Gracie. The technique consists of holding your opponent in side control and putting your hand underneath...
How To Get Better At Jiu-Jitsu…Even If You Are The Best at the Academy
Aug 13, 2024BJJEE
One of the biggest mysteries in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was how Rickson Gracie could improve his jiu-jitsu even when there was no one better than himself at the academy. So how do you get better at...
Does Specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Lead to Higher Pay in the UFC?
Jul 15, 2024BJJEE
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has grown exponentially over the past two decades, becoming a global phenomenon that attracts millions of viewers and generates substantial revenue. Within...
The Origins of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: A Fascinating Journey
May 27, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has become a prominent martial art and sport globally, known for its ground-fighting techniques and submission holds. Its history is a rich tapestry woven with elements of...
Explosive Bodybuilder Grapples with BJJ Blue Belt- Things Don’t Go as Expected
May 19, 2024BJJEE
It is not uncommon to see a much lighter and shorter athlete facing a much bigger and taller opponent in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and grappling. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art created for smaller...
How Can You Know If You Have What It Takes To Be An MMA Fighter?
May 05, 2024BJJEE
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 Four Best BJJ Fighters in UFC History
Apr 24, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been a fundamental part of MMA since the inception of the Ultimate Fighting Championship some 30 years ago. This martial art, which emphasizes ground fighting and submission...
Passing the Closed Guard with Kimura Seems Impossible but It’s Actually High Percentage
Apr 22, 2024BJJEE
Closed guard is a dangerous place to be in for the one on top. Your opponent has so many options and you, realistically have very few. You either have to open it or force a submission. You need to...
Watch: Shaquille O’Neal Takes Down & Grapples with Charles Barkley
Apr 12, 2024BJJEE
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, is a well-known UFC enthusiast, has been training in Jiu-Jitsu since 2000, initially under Royce Gracie and later with Jonathan Burke in Florida. His martial...
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...
An Empowering Combat Blend: Why MMA Training Needs BJJ?
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE
Almost a century after it was developed as a self-defense method, Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is still thought to be among the best self-defense techniques available. However, BJJ has developed into...
Differences Between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Japanese Ju Jitsu
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE
Gary King has trained in both arts and makes a comparison of the two and their different applications. Gary King started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the late nineties. Initially he focused on...
Dana White: ‘Starting Jiu-Jitsu is the Most Humbling Experience You Can Have as a Man”
Mar 27, 2024BJJEE
In a recent interview on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Dana White, the CEO and president of the UFC, shared his insightful journey into the world of Jiu-Jitsu and its profound impact on his life and...
The Significance of the Navy Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 27, 2024BJJEE
The most common images of Grandmaster Helio Gracie are of him wearing a red belt with 10 degrees, which is reserved for the founders of Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Carlos, Helio, George, Oswaldo...
Four Fundamentals of BJJ
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE
There are specific values that BJJ practitioners hold fast to make them effective in the sport. So, if you want to learn and excel in BJJ, it would be best to master these fundamental principles....
Where Are Some BJJ Legends Now?
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is undoubtedly one of the most iconic combat sports globally. BJJ’s popularity has coincided with the growth of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
Mackenzie Dern Says It’d “Make No Difference” If She Were A 10x BJJ World Champion
Feb 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
UFC star Mackenzie Dern has achieved remarkable success throughout her career, capturing titles at almost every major BJJ tournament and competing at the highest levels in the UFC. Despite her...
16 Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners That Were Promoted Straight to Black Belt
Feb 07, 2024BJJEE
The BJJ black belt is a very prized possession in the martial arts community. It is arguably the most difficult belt to achieve in martial arts. The road to a black belt is usually a long and...
Black Belt Denounces Widespread Arrogance & ‘Championitis’ in BJJ
Jan 27, 2024BJJEE
Gael Coadic, founder of Gracie Barra Fox Team, is one of the pioneers of BJJ in Europe and a 3rd degree BJJ black belt, with a lifetime of practice in various martial arts. He was part the French...
