Metamoris II Preview and Predictions
Jun 09, 2013BJJEE
The second edition of Metamoris Pro Brazilian jiu-jitsu Invitational is set to take place this weekend (Sun., June 9, 2013), live from Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, Calif., featuring many of the...
Fernando Terere on Opening A New Alliance Academy And On Competing Against The new Generation
Dec 04, 2012BJJEE
One of the most charismatic figures and legends of Jiu-Jitsu, Fernando Tererê returned to winning ways on Brazilian soil. In a superfight in the National Championship in Sao Paulo, held in November,...
The History, Success & Future Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Poland
Nov 23, 2012BJJEE
Written by Robert Janista For BJJ Eastern Europe , check out his blog: http://belikericksongracie.blogspot.com/ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a relatively young sport discipline in Poland and its origins...
BJJ Citizen of The World, Thomas Genske On Training In UK, Brazil, Australia, US, & Spain.
Nov 08, 2012BJJEE
1.Hi Thomas, can you please introduce yourself to the BJJ community of Eastern Europe Hi, my name is Thomas Genske. Im 33. I was born in the Philippines to a German father and Filipina mother. I live...
World No Gi 2012, Black Belt Finals Review and Results
Nov 05, 2012BJJEE
Bloody Elbow did a in depth Play by play of the event. Here is what went down in the black Belt finals: Men’s Black Belts Rooster-weight Final: Caio Terra vs. Fabio Passos – Fabio pulls...
Female Grappling Legend Hannette Staack: “If you specialize in some techniques, practice them so that people will not be able to defend them”
Sep 27, 2012BJJEE
Hannette Staack is arguably the best female jiu jitsu black belt in history. She is a black belt from Andre Negao. Hannette Staack is a 6 times world championship as wella as 3 time ADCC champion....
The Czech Republic’s Robert Keno On His Recent Double Gold at the Rio Masters & Seniors and The Right Strength Training Regimen For BJJ
Aug 20, 2012BJJEE
1.Hi Robert, can you please introduce yourself to the BJJ community of Eastern Europe Hi everyone, my name is Robert Keno, I’m 36 years old, I was born in Kyjov now living in Sobeslav, small town...
Portuguese expressions and slangs for Jiu-Jitsu part1
Jul 03, 2012BJJEE
I you have had the pleasure of training in Brazil or had a Brazilian instructor, chances are that you may have heard many of these expressions and phrases. Even if you didn’t, Portuguese is...
Turkey’s Ertan Balaban talks us about why he’s putting his promising MMA career on hold and refocusing on BJJ
Mar 05, 2012BJJEE
Ertan Balaban (Center) Ertan can you please introduce yourself to our readers? Hello, my name is Ertan Balaban I am 29 years old and I am from İstanbul, Turkey. I started to train martial arts...
Understanding the History of the ADCC World Championship Superfight
Apr 30, 2024BJJEE
The Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) World Championship is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious events in the world of submission grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Founded in 1998 by...
Fabio Gurgel Analyses Meregali, cites ‘self-confidence’ and says: ‘Commercial strategy’
Apr 05, 2024BJJEE
In a recent episode of the “Connect Cast” podcast, Alliance’s leader and Jiu-Jitsu luminary, Fábio Gurgel, shared his insights on Nicholas Meregali, a standout figure in today’s...
Rickson Gracie Talks about His Toughest Bout: ‘I Was Ready To Quit’
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE
Rickson Gracie and Casemiro ‘Rei Zulu’ Nascimento Martins engaged in two highly competitive matches in the early 1980s that helped launch Rickson’s career and raise his profile...
IBJJF World Champion Igor Tanabe Puts Opponent To Sleep In 1st Round At RIZIN 45
Jan 01, 2024BJJEE
Igor Tanabe Guimarães is a Brazilian grappler and a jiu-jitsu black belt under Walter Lima Franco and Eduardo Telles, as well as a representative of the Nine-Nine Academy competing internationally....
CM Punk’s UFC Debut: An Expensive Failure at Over A Million Dollars
Nov 10, 2023BJJEE
It was a move that took everyone by surprise. In 2014, CM Punk, a household name in professional wrestling, traded the glamorous lights of the WWE ring for the steel cage of the Ultimate Fighting...
Everything You Need To Know About The Estima Lock In BJJ
Sep 29, 2023BJJEE
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...
Flashback: A Young Ralek Gracie’s Altercation with a Bully who Mocked his Sister
Sep 25, 2023BJJEE
Ralek Gracie, son of Rorion Gracie, and brother of Rener and Ryron, recently shared a video that effectively delivers an anti-bullying message while showcasing the effectiveness of Brazilian...
Spectacular ADXC Debut Edition: Gracie vs. Henderson & Bahiense vs. Batista
Sep 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) arrives with an impressive card for its debut edition, on October 20th at the Mubadala Arena! The most prominent grappling athletes in the world will step...
King of Muay Thai Rodtang Starts Training Jiu-Jitsu in the Gi
Sep 03, 2023BJJEE
Muay Thai legend Rodtang Jitmuangnon was spotted wearing a BJJ gi training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Thailand. This is a possible indicating that he may be venturing into Grappling and MMA. Jason...
BJJ Vs MMA Grappling: Similarities And Differences
Jul 28, 2023BJJEE
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...
Most Effective Submissions Used In No-Gi BJJ
Jun 21, 2023BJJEE
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...
Rodolfo Vieira Does a Jiu-Jitsu Clinic to Submit his Opponent at UFC Vegas 72
Apr 30, 2023BJJEE
After suffering in the first half of the opening round at UFC Vegas 72 , this Saturday night, BJJ legend Rodolfo Vieira was close to being knocked out, but he resisted. In the second round, Cody...
How To Perform The Cartwheel Pass In BJJ
Mar 27, 2023BJJEE
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...
Here’s What You Need to Know About The BJJ Calf Slicer
Feb 28, 2023BJJEE
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...
Nicky Rod on Recent Match with Gordon Ryan: ‘He Couldn’t Do Anything. People See He’s Human Now’
Jan 19, 2023BJJEE
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3 was held last month and the main event of Gordon Ryan vs. Nick Rodriguez did not dissappoint. The initial opponent for Ryan was supposed to be Vinny Magalhaes, but the...
