World Class Black Belt & UFC Fighter Glover Texeira: “I Don’t Like Training In The Gi.”
Oct 23, 2014BJJEE
There are BJJ figters turned MMA fighters such as Jose Aldo who always use the gi as part of their MMA training , and there are those who give up the ” armor ” and just...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in India: Siddharth Singh on Growing BJJ in a Country of 1.1 Billion People
Oct 20, 2014BJJEE
BJJ purple belt Siddharth Singh has an interesting story to tell. He left a well paying job as regional business manager based in London, to follow his passion and spread Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
JT Torres on Facing No Gi BJJ Black Belt Rory MacDonald @Metamoris: ‘No Idea What To Expect’
Oct 15, 2014BJJEE
Metamoris 5 is scheduled to take place on Saturday November 22nd at the Long Beach Convention Center in California. One of the matches will be Atos Jiu-Jitsu’s JT Torres (2013 no...
The development of Luta Livre and Vale Tudo in Brazil – Part I –
Sep 29, 2014BJJEE
Copyright (2014) by Dipl. Sportscientist Maciel Welko & Elton Silva. Unauthorized use, reproduction, translation, modification, distribution or duplication, in whole or in part of this...
Preparing for Palhares-How Alan Belcher Out Grappled Rousimar Palhares
Sep 26, 2014
For Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fans alike, there are certain names that should be rather recognizable. For instance, ask an MMA fan if they know who the Mendes Brothers...
South African Beast Shaughn Vos on BJJ’s Growth in His Country & The African Continent
Sep 15, 2014BJJEE
South Africa’s Shaughn Vos is one of the best BJJ competitors in his country. He runs his academy Rio Grappling Club Stellenbosch. Shaughn will also be competing at the European...
BJJ World Champ Vanessa English on Her Upcoming Superfight Vs Rosi Sexton @ TUFF Invitational
Sep 08, 2014BJJEE
The UK’s TUFF Grappling Challenge proudly announce their first Submission Only show: TUFF Invitational. TUFF Invitational will consist of 12 submission only, super fights each lasting 20 minutes...
Breaking News: Sonnen vs. Galvao Metamoris Bout In Jeopardy
Aug 05, 2014BJJEE
The NSAC (Nevada State Athletic Commission) is threatening Chael Sonnen with fines as high as $250,000 per failed drug test, if he competes as planned at Metamoris 4. Sonnen has...
The Power Of Two: BJJ’s Hottest Couples
Jul 26, 2014BJJEE
There’s no question that a couple that trains BJJ together will have an incredible bond. Many couples have combined their devotion to Jiu-Jitsu and to each other by enjoying the sport...
(Video) Ronda Rousey Interview at 2012 IBJJF World Championships
Jul 02, 2014BJJEE
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will fight BJJ black belt Alexis Davis on Jul. 5 at UFC 175 in Las Vegas, Nev. Rousey is not impressed by her opponent’s BJJ pedigree...
Female BJJ World Champions To Ronda Rousey: ‘We’ll Fight Her Under Any Rules, Gi Or No Gi’
Jun 30, 2014BJJEE
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will fight BJJ black belt Alexis Davis on Jul. 5 at UFC 175 in Las Vegas, Nev. Rousey is not impressed by her opponent’s BJJ pedigree and...
Galvao On Metamoris 4 Match: ‘Sonnen Is Stronger & Heavier’
Jun 27, 2014BJJEE
On August 9, in Los Angeles, California, Andre Galvao will face Chael Sonnen at Metamoris 4. André Galvão , BJJ world champion and gold medal at ADCC, will face Chael Sonnen , one of...
Ronda Rousey: “I Can Beat Any Woman On Earth In BJJ, Gi or No-Gi In Pure Jiu-Jitsu”
Jun 25, 2014BJJEE
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will fight BJJ black belt Alexis Davis on Jul. 5 at UFC 175 in Las Vegas, Nev. Davis has legit submission skills, being a black belt under Cesar...
Josh Barnett On Metamoris 4 Match vs Dean Lister: “I Want To Show Catch Wrestling To These Jiu-Jitsu folks”
Jun 24, 2014BJJEE
Ralek Gracie, Metamoris 4 president has last night confirmed on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, the following matches for Metamoris 4, planned for 4. Aug. 9 in LA. : Main event: Andre...
2014 Copa Podio Lightweight GP: Leandro Lo Retains Title For 3rd Straight Year
May 11, 2014BJJEE
The semifinals of the Copa Podio lightweight GP was made up of Leandro Lo, Gregor Gracie (Green group) and Gilbert Durinho and Victor Silverio (group yellow). In the first semi...
2x European Champ Emilia Tuukkanen On Footlocks, Modern Jiu-Jitsu & Finland’s BJJ Scene
May 07, 2014BJJEE
Emilia Tuukkanen is a fast rising prospect on the European BJJ scene. This purple belt competitor from Finland has already won the IBJJF Europeans at blue and purple and is now setting...
Mexico’s Dan Schon On Winning The Worlds At Every Belt Except Black & The BJJ Scene In Mexico
Apr 23, 2014BJJEE
Dan Schon is a BJJ black belt under Rodrigo Medeiros (BJJ Revolution Team) and a Freestyle Wrestling champion. He has achieved the amazing feat of having won the IBJJF worlds at every...
Top Polish Competitor, Marek Zbróg : ‘In Poland People Really Love Jiu-Jitsu. Our BJJ Community Is Very Strong’
Apr 22, 2014BJJEE
Marek Zbrog is one of the most active competitors in the Polish BJJ scene. This brown belt under Braulio Estima and Piotr Kapral has some even bigger competition plans in 2014. In this...
BJJEE Rising Stars: Taylor ‘The Terror’ Guerra
Apr 12, 2014BJJEE
Taylor Guerra is the #1 ranked Naga Illinois Nogi Girl for 17 & under with a current record 109w 17L 92 SUBMISSIONS Naga 27* Champion, and all this at the young age of 13 years old!...
Mario Sperry On 2015 ADCC Superfight With Ricardo Liborio: ‘We Define Ourselves By The Opponents We Choose To Face’
Mar 23, 2014BJJEE
The late Master Carlson Gracie had assembled one of the largest armies of fighters in the history of Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. Among the big names are Zé Mario Sperry and Ricardo Liborio....
Rafael Mendes: ‘In 2014 I’m Preparing Metamoris, The Growth Of My Team & The Birth Of My Son.”
Feb 01, 2014BJJEE
3x BJJ world champion, Rafael Mendes added another title to his collection. Last weekend, the Atos black belt won for the third time the Europeans, held in Lisbon, Portugal. In the final, Rafa faced...
Sheikh Tahnoon’s Adopted Son, Faisal Al Ketbi Added To Copa Podio Heavyweight GP
Dec 19, 2013BJJEE
United Arab Emirates national, Faisal Al ketbi who is a BJJ brown belt has been included in Copa Podio’s 2014 heavyweight Grand prix. Faisal is the adopted son of Sheikh Tahnoon bin...
Teaching Jiu-Jitsu In An Island Paradise: Nick Unander In Paros, Greece
Nov 28, 2013BJJEE
Nick Unander is a black belt under Marcelo Alonso (Carlson Gracie) that teaches BJJ on the beautiful Greek island of Paros. In this interview with BJJ Eastern Europe, Nick talks about his...
France’s Luc ‘Doberman’ Rousseau On His Trainings In Poland & BJJ Travels
Nov 06, 2013BJJEE
Frenchman Luc Rousseau has been living a crazy BJJ life that has taken him all over the world with his gi. The BJJ brown belt is currently training and competing in Poland. In this interview with BJJ...
