Fabio Gurgel on How to Teach a BJJ Practioner who ‘Thinks They Know Everything’
Nov 05, 2020BJJEE
We all know there is a pretty clear difference in skill sets for each Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt, but if you really pay attention, you will even notice that each belt has their own ego level as well....
Alliance Jiu-Jitsu’s Fabio Gurgel on ‘Creontes’: Everybody Is Free To Train Wherever They Want
Oct 01, 2020BJJEE
Considered one of Jiu-Jitsu’s most controversial topics, changing teams during a BJJ practitioner’s career has coined the infamous term: Creonte. Back in the day, BJJ (in Brazil), was...
The Tightest Brabo Choke Set Up By Fabio Gurgel
Jan 27, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
How many times have you gotten to Side Control, only to have your training partner or opponent go into ultra-defense mode? They keep their elbows tight and smartly fend off all of your attempts of...
Fabio Gurgel’s Best Armbar From Side Control
Dec 07, 2019BJJEE
How can you FINISH more from side control when you get there? It’s simple. You have to put a tremendous amount of pressure on your opponent and provoke a reaction so that you can use your two...
BJJ Escapes: The Main Concept That Everyone Should Know by Fabio Gurgel
Nov 27, 2019BJJEE
Fabio Gurgel is a name well-known throughout worldwide Jiu Jitsu circles. He is one of the world’s most sought after coaches, responsible for the development of many beloved jiujiteiros –...
Fabio Gurgel On How He Made Alliance The Most Successful Team in BJJ History
Oct 29, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Fabio Gurgel is a name well-known throughout worldwide Jiu Jitsu circles. He is one of the world’s most sought after coaches, responsible for the development of many beloved jiujiteiros –...
The Superman Straigth Armbar From Mount with Fabio Gurgel
Sep 30, 2018BJJEE
When reaching the mount from side control, the most common mistake made by practitioners of all belt level is to release the underhook. It’s a big mistake because the arm that is underhooked...
Fabio Gurgel: ‘The Gauntlet Was My Biggest Mistake as an Instructor’
Oct 12, 2017BJJEE
Running the Gauntlet is a tradition that more and more academies abandon every day. Most modern academies abandon it because it’s a legal liability and to put it bluntly, it’s bad for business in...
Fabio Gurgel: Weight Limit Should Be on IBJJF’s Agenda Soon If It’s Not Already
Feb 24, 2017BJJEE
Alliance master Fabio Gurgel is a very well respected member of the bjj community. Many of the biggest bjj names of today are under his banner – the banner of Alliance. No...
BJJ Legend Fabio Gurgel Voices His opinion on One of BJJEE.com’s Articles
Jul 09, 2015BJJEE
Brazil’s TATAME magazine published last Monday, a translation into Portuguese of BJJEE.com’s article 5 Things Nobody Tells You When You Start Training BJJ. The article was...
Fabio Gurgel On Ex-Alliance Members: ‘They Didn’t Build Anything Admirable’
Jul 07, 2015BJJEE
Fightinglifestyleuae.com caught up with the Co-founder of Team Alliance and a man who has played a vital role in shaping today’s Jiu-jitsu environment. Fabio Gurgel was in Dubai under...
Fabio Gurgel: ‘People Don’t Leave Alliance. Fighters From All Over The World Come To Us & Make Us Stronger’
Sep 03, 2014BJJEE
Alliance’s Fabio Gurgel. The “General”, leads the most successful team in the history of competitive Jiu-Jitsu. In an interview with Tatame Magazine, he talked about...
Fabio Gurgel: “The New IBJJF Rule Change Is Good For The Growth Of Jiu-Jitsu”
Feb 27, 2014BJJEE
IBJJF has recently changed the qualifying rules for black belts at the 2015 Worlds. From the 2014 Pan, points earned in competition in the adult division, will count to qualify for the 2015...
(Video) ADCC China – Mario Sperry v Fabio Gurgel ADCC 2013 Superfight
Oct 27, 2013BJJEE
The long-awaited ADCC veteran Superfight in China, was held last weekend in Beijing, and ended with a victory for Ze Mario Sperry over Fabio Gurgel by referee decision after 20 minutes of...
Fabio Gurgel On His ADCC Superfight With Mario Sperry: “I’ve Been Preparing For 8 Months.”
Aug 25, 2013BJJEE
The next ADCC will be held on October 19, in Beijing, China, and promises to feature major stars of grappling. Fabio Gurgel will be present both as a teacher and as a fighter, and will do a...
The General Is Back- Fabio Gurgel Crossfit Training For ADCC Superfight
Dec 25, 2012BJJEE
The Leader of Alliance SP, Fabio Gurgel aka The General is training hard in anticipation to his ADCC 2013 Superfight with Mario Sperry in September. Check it out:
Flashback: Student Submits Former BJJ Instructor in Competition (Margardia vs Gurgel)
Jan 01, 2023BJJEE
Remember Fernando “Margarida” Pontes Vs. Fabio Gurgel at the 2001 Pan Am? This was one of the rare times a former student faced one of BJJ masters in a BJJ competition. In this case the student...
Gurgel & Traven Describe Training with Rickson ‘It Was Very Humbling’
Jul 24, 2019BJJEE
There are many stories of Rickson Gracie manhandling and submitting BJJ world champions when they came to visit him in his academy during the 90’s. One of the names that come up are bjj...
Watch: Free Seminars With Leo Vieira, Travis Stevens, Xande, Gurgel…@2016 World Masters
Aug 28, 2016BJJEE
Legends of Jiu-Jitsu gave free seminars during the 2016 world masters. Watch for free: Fabio Gurgel and Romero “Jacaré” Cavalcanti – Seminar – BJJ...
Marcelo Garcia Names His Jiu-Jitsu Mount Rushmore; Leaves Out Gordon Ryan
Apr 17, 2024BJJEE
In a recent captivating episode of the BJJ Fanatics podcast, the revered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu icon 5X ADCC Champion Marcelo Garcia made headlines when he unveiled his personal Mount Rushmore of BJJ....
Former Alliance BJJ Instructor Exposes The McDojo Franchise Model of Jiu-Jitsu: ‘It’s Like McDonalds’
Mar 10, 2024BJJEE
Jiu-Jitsu is a fast growing martial art/sport. You have Jiu-Jitsu schools in most major cities in almost all continents. For a BJJ academy to be considered legitimate (under IBJJF), and to advance in...
Which Are The Best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies in the World?
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been gaining immense popularity worldwide, attracting enthusiasts from various backgrounds. As the sport evolves and grows, the demand for high-quality training academies has...
Paulo Miyao Blasts Major BJJ Promotion For $1k to show + $1k to Win Offer
Feb 02, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt star Paulo Miyao recently criticized a prominent jiu-jitsu promotion for its compensation package offer. The promotion offered $1,000 to participate and an additional...
Pioneers: The First Foreigners To Compete At The 1996 BJJ World Championships in Brazil
Feb 01, 2024BJJEE
The first ever Jiu-Jitsu World Championship was held in 1996 at the Tijuca Tennis Club gymnasium in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil . It has since then grown tremendously and moved to USA in 2007. The 1996...
