Early Morning BJJ Training Giving You Trouble? These 3 Tips Will Help
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Oh you poor soul – the only BJJ classes that you can make to are the early morning ones? Tough luck, but hey, we get it. You might be working all day or you might have college classes with a weird...
Renzo Gracie Explains Backstory To Head Stomping Incident with Judoka Ben Spijkers
Sep 09, 2020BJJEE
Who remembers the classic grudge Vale tudo match between the legendary Renzo Gracie and world class Judo Ben Spijkers from back in 1995? Renzo Gracie was heavily criticised for stomping on the head...
The Peruvian Necktie Is A Must-Have In Your Submission Toolkit
Sep 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
A lot of submissions can, despite the pain and injuries they offer, be „pushed through“ in a competitive setting. Your opponent has been training very hard for a given tournament, he wants to win...
Going Through A Break Up And Feeling Down? BJJ Can Help Out
Jul 01, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
You’ve probably experienced that sinking feeling; the one as if the world is crushing around you and as if you can’t really find your place in it anymore. Break ups are never a fun...
You Want To Train BJJ Twice Per Day? Here’s What You Should Consider
Apr 12, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. Okay, so you’ve decided to start training twice per day – in hopes of getting your Jiu Jitsu to the next level. Fair enough! However,...
How Do You Stay Sane While Dating Someone Obssessed with Jiu-Jitsu?
Mar 28, 2020BJJEE
Written by Emilia Tuukkanen, BJJ Black Belt, BJJ&Nogi European Champion from Finland, living and training in southern Spain. *BJJ maniac= not a normal bjj practitioner, but a person who...
Why Training BJJ With Your Loved One Is Great For You
Mar 13, 2020BJJEE
BJJ Can Deepen the Feelings Of Attachment and Bring you Closer Together From a chemical standpoint mixing true love of bjj with the follies of romantic love makes perfect sense. Oxytocin, the...
Judo & BJJ Training Tips for the Older Grappler
Feb 22, 2020grappler z
How should you be training Judo, BJJ or Wrestling when you’re over 50? You’re no spring chicken anymore and can’t be doing the same acrobatic manoeuvres that you were doing in your...
Nutrition Secrets of Iowa Wrestling Team
Feb 13, 2020BJJEE
The University of Iowa wrestling program is one of the most successful athletic programs in NCAA Division I. The University of Iowa Hawkeyes are a member of the Big Ten Conference. Iowa is...
How To Spot A St*roid User In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 21, 2020BJJEE
Photo: 3 pro Jiu-Jitsu fighters suspended for st*roids: 1. In 2012, RousimarPalhares tested positive for elevated testosterone levels in his post-fight drug test in the UFC. 2. Robert Drsydale failed...
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...
Why Every Grappler Needs to do Yoga, by Yoga for BJJ’s Sebastian Brosche
Oct 18, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
A black belt in BJJ under Eduardo Rios and a second degree black belt in Judo, Sebastian Brosche is the creator of the famous „Yoga for BJJ“ website – where he aims to transform every single...
When Jiu-Jitsu Becomes An Obsession
Sep 05, 2019grappler z
Photo: Yuri Catania We often read stories of how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is able to “save your life” because it is good for body, spirit and mind. Yes, it sure is but it is also true that...
National PTSD Day Shines A Light On Positive Jiu Jitsu Influence
Jun 28, 2018BJJEE
PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or...
Nicky Ryan Gets Judges Decision Over Geo Martinez, More Results
Apr 15, 2018BJJEE
The match that almost wasn’t went down last night. You might remember Geo Martinez initially said this was a match up he had nothing to gain for. And he certainly nailed that...
Freddie Prinze Jr: Jiu-Jitsu Is The Best Martial Art For Women, That’s Why My Daughter Does it
Jun 18, 2017BJJEE
Actor Freddie Prinze Jr. (husband of Sarah Michelle Gellar) is among the growing list of celebrities who practice Jiu Jitsu. He’s been a practitioner for several years. ...
BJJ Black Belt Peter Itaipava Hired As An Extra- Ended Up In Kung Fu vs MMA Viral Video
Jun 11, 2017BJJEE
Itaipava recently clarified how the video titled “A China kung fu master announced online that he defeated Peter Irving, the Champion of European MMA” came to be. According to...
Eddie Bravo Invitational 10 Results
Dec 03, 2016BJJEE
EBI Bantamweights just concluded! The 10th edition of the prestigious sub only event took place in Mexico City, Mexico. Many were excited and anticipating a match between EBI belt...
Legacy FC Finds New Opponent for Mackenzie Dern
Aug 23, 2016BJJEE
Legacy FC 61 has filled out its’ bracket. They have found a new opponent for the highly touted prospect- bjj champion Mackenzie Dern. Legacy FC 61 will be taking place October...
Royce Gracie Training For Shamrock Fight: ‘I’m Going To Torture Him’
Nov 10, 2015BJJEE
UFC Hall of Famer and current Bellator MMA brand ambassador Royce Gracie (48 yrs old) will face Ken Shamrock (51 yrs old) in a trilogy fight on Bellator in February 19, 2016 in Hosuton, Texas....
Carlson Gracie UK’s Wilson Junior on The Old Days in Rio, His Journey To Europe & Carlson Gracie Mentality.
May 11, 2014BJJEE
Wilson Junior, head instructor of Carlson Gracie UK and the star of the popular videos ‘Wilson rants‘ talks to BJJ Eastern Europe about his amazing Jiu-Jitsu and life story: 1. Hi...
From Euroleague & The NBA To BJJ: Serbian Basketball Legend Igor Rakocevic & His Love For Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 27, 2013BJJEE
Igor Rakočević is a Serbian professional basketball player who has played for major basketball teams including Red Star Belgrade, Real Madrid and for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. He also...
Product Review: VO2 Max “Iron Fist” Grip Trainers
Mar 13, 2013BJJEE
When I first heard of Grip trainers, I was skeptical…For me, why should you buy a modified piece of gi material when you could use a old gi or a towel to work your grip? The creators of VO2 Max...
Over 30 and Still Training: Advice For Adult CrossFitters and Grapplers
Aug 29, 2012BJJEE
We are all getting older. It’s a fact.That’s why we can’t train the same as we did when we were in our early twenties. This great article from Traver H. Boehm from...
