Travis Stevens On Why He Chose Judo Instead of Wrestling, BJJ or Baseball
Apr 25, 2020grappler z
Judo Olympic silver medalist and BJJ black belt Travis Stevens is an elite athlete with a tremendous mindset. He could have succeeded at any sport where he would have focused it on. He talked to...
Robert Drysdale: Which is older, Jiu-Jitsu or Judo? It’s a Little More Complicated Than That
Apr 22, 2020BJJEE
Judo and BJJ: Similar Jacket, different rules and mentality. Judo training will vastly improve your Jiu-Jitsu and vice versa. However, both sports have their own set of rules and have different goals...
Garry Tonon: Grappling With ADHD
Apr 22, 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...
A Look Into BJJ History, Through The Eyes Of Master Armando Wriedt
Apr 21, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
History is such a wonderful place to rest our eyes at, even for a moment. It teaches us so much! This is very true on the individual level; just remember your BJJ beginnings! Who knows how many...
Can’t Train? Robert Drysdale Explains The Power Of Visualization For Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 16, 2020BJJEE
There’s a possibility that you’ve already spent a few weeks in a self-imposed quarantine, isolated and being away from your BJJ academy; away from Jiu Jitsu classes. How much longer will this...
Wim Hof Method And Famous Grapplers Who Utilize It to Get Optimal Results
Apr 14, 2020BJJEE
If you’ve been in the bjj scene for a couple of years you’ve probably heard about the Wim Hof Method. This is a breathing method developed by a dutchman of the same name....
9 Best Kept Secrets Of BJJ Black Belts
Apr 05, 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...
Why Grappling is the Perfect Martial Art For Kids
Mar 30, 2020BJJEE
What is grappling? By grappling I mean all combat sports that don’t allow striking, where you win by taking your opponent to the ground and either immobilize them or apply a submission hold such as...
6 Vital Tips For Surviving On The Bottom Against A Much Bigger Opponent
Mar 29, 2020BJJEE
Mike “Spider-Ninja” Bidwell is a BJJ Black Belt under Phil Migliarese and Ken Kronenberg (Team Tai-Kai / Balance). Mike is a full time Jiu-Jitsuka, blogger (check out his great...
The Origins of No Gi Jiu-Jitsu Can Be Traced Back to Mitsuyo Maeda
Mar 24, 2020BJJEE
Last year, I was fortunate to have a dinner with Sensei Norio Kouyama in Tokyo, Japan. Sensei Kouyama is the author of Conde Koma’s biography in Japanese, Undefeated Combatant Mitsuyo Maeda. The...
Would A Navy SEAL Be a Good MMA Fighter?
Mar 22, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Being a Navy SEAL – a member of one of the most elite special operations forces in the world – is often seen as an epitome of being in top-notch physical and mental condition, of comanding an...
Stuck Deep In A Rear Naked Choke? Give This Last Ditch Escape A Shot!
Mar 18, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Well, well, well. What do we have here… You’re in trouble again, aren’t you? You’ve given up your back, your opponent took it, placed their hooks in and secured a Rear Naked...
5 Things Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Teaches You About Life
Mar 14, 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...
Exercise: The Original Path to Character
Mar 13, 2020Sam Yang
Guest post by Sam Yang. He is a brown belt under Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles Maciel and writes about martial arts and philosophy at MustTriumph.com Physical exertion was and still is the...
Andre Galvao Compares Non-Competitors & Competitors in BJJ
Mar 11, 2020BJJEE
Andre Galvao has a huge list of credits. He’s the leader of one of the most successful teams in sport bjj today – Atos. Atos was founded in 2008 by 3x World Champion and 6xADCC...
These Are The Highest Percentage Armlock Set Ups From 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 closed guard arm attacks in this one. Sweeps and...
The Biggest Mistakes You Can Make When Competing in Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 24, 2020grappler z
There are many mistakes BJJ students make with respect to competition. They range from putting a lot of emphasis on a bout, even if it’s not at a black belt level. Any tournament you do has its own...
Successfully Grappling Well Into Your 40’s And Beyond!
Feb 04, 2020BJJEE
There’s a stigma in sports that once you hit a certain age, you begin to lose your skill and can no longer escape. We hear it all the time in basketball, football, baseball, mixed martial arts...
Returning To BJJ After An Extended Break? Here’s What You Should Know
Jan 28, 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...
Mat Time Is Important But Real Progress in BJJ Comes From Something Deeper
Jan 28, 2020John Brashear
“It’s not about the number of hours you practice, it’s about the number of hours your mind is present for the practice.” – Kobe Bryant The number one answer to most people’s question of...
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...
BJJ’s Dilemna: Conserving The Art vs Spreading The Art
Jan 04, 2020BJJEE
Guest post from Thomas Nadelhoffer the Grumpy Grappler, an Associate Professor of Philosophy, Psychology, and Neuroscience at College of Charleston (SC). When he’s not enjoying time with his...
Stop Getting Frustrated By Your Slow Progress in BJJ
Jan 01, 2020BJJEE
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. It occurs in all levels. White belts, blue, purple, brown, black belts, students, teachers, amateurs, professionals. Without taking anything...
Black Belt Tips For “Keeping Your Game Face” When You’re Rolling!
Dec 30, 2019BJJEE
Written by Mike “Spider-Ninja” Bidwell, a BJJ Black Belt under Phil Migliarese and Ken Kronenberg (Team Tai-Kai / Balance). Mike is a full time Jiu-Jitsuka, blogger (check out his great...
