European Open 2012: Rodolfo rules in Lisbon
Feb 02, 2012BJJEE
This Sunday the 29th marks the completion of the European Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2012 in Lisbon, Portugal. Rodolfo Vieira repeated the stellar performance he put in at last year’s Pan and Worlds,...
This Brabo To D’Arce Choke Transition Works Extremely Well
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In order to transition from one position to another, a gameplan in a BJJ match is really useful and can make a big difference in the outcome of a match. Many average BJJ players have beaten superior...
Here’s How To Hit An Armbar Directly Off A Guard Pass
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
n order to transition from one position to another, a gameplan in a BJJ match is really useful and can make a big difference in the outcome of a match. Many average BJJ players have beaten superior...
The Key to Success: Chaining Attacks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 28, 2023BJJEE
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a martial art that includes many techniques. On top of that, jiu-jitsu requires you to use many tactics to outsmart your opponent and get the necessary edge to win a match. For...
Luis Heredia Shows a Takedown to a Paper Cut Choke Setup
Jan 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The transition between standing techniques and ground techniques are rarely taught in BJJ. This is a small window of opportunity that is often neglected in BJJ. Capitalising on this moment is a...
Important: Map Your Transitions In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Oct 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The transition between standing techniques and ground techniques are rarely taught in BJJ. This is a small window of opportunity that is often neglected in BJJ. Capitalising on this moment is a...
Best Transition: Double Leg Takedown To Bodylock Pass
Aug 29, 2022BJJEE
The transition between standing techniques and ground techniques are rarely taught in BJJ. This is a small window of opportunity that is often neglected in BJJ. Capitalising on this moment is a...
The True Advantage Of Rolling With Lower Belts: Becoming Innovative
Jun 21, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ever had a training session where there weren’t any higher belts present, but just a couple of students at your belt level – and a whole bunch of lower belts? It felt amazing, didn’t it? But...
UFC Veteran & BJJ Purple Belt Brian Stann: “Young Fighters, Save Your Money”
Apr 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re looking for inspiration in combat sports, then you really don’t have to look any further from Brian Stann. An upbeat and honest character, Stann is a BJJ purple belt and a UFC...
BJJ Purple Belt & MMA Fighter Khai Wu Diffuses Dangerous Situation in a Restaurant
Nov 18, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Khai Wu is a BJJ purple belt and MMA fighter coming out of California, United States. In a video that emerged a couple of weeks ago, Wu can be seen deescalating a potentially dangerous situation in a...
Should You Help Out A White Belt… If You’re A White Belt, Too?
Jun 01, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s say that you’re a white belt, drilling a move or in the midst of rolling with someone… And you see an another white belt struggling with a technique – be it your own...
Should You SKIP Jiu-Jitsu Training To See Your Friends?
May 18, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Every now and then, you’ll come to ask yourself if you should skip Jiu-Jitsu – in order to see your friends. But should you do it? Should you skip training in order to spend some time with...
10 Things You Need To Know Before Getting Your Blue Belt
Mar 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So you would like to get your blue belt in BJJ, eh? That’s fantastic! But… Are you aware of the things that you should know first – before you get promoted? Here are 10 things that you...
How To Prepare For A BJJ Competition With A Different Ruleset
Dec 14, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t as simple as just „going out there“ and „giving your best“. Sure, it’s important to enjoy the experience and have fun; but if you want to...
Here’s What Your BJJ Game Will Look Like At Each Belt Level
May 11, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Your overarching goal in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu should always be to become better; to progress as much as you can, while enjoying your path with the experiences and friends you make along the way. So,...
Improve Your Stand-Up Game With These Judo Leg Grab Takedowns
Mar 08, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re eager to improve your Leg Grab takedown game while training and competing in the Gi, then you’ll be happy to hear that Shintaro Higashi – 6th degree Judo black belt – has...
These Micro Adjustments Make It Almost Impossible To Get Armbarred in Closed Guard
Oct 25, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
An armbar from closed guard is one of those submissions that is taught in the very first couple of BJJ classes and that is carried across all levels of your Jiu Jitsu development, all the way from...
Egyptian Greco-Roman Champion Assaulted by Thugs who Chopped off His Fingers
Jan 31, 2018BJJEE
Abdel-latif Mohamed, an Egyptian Greco-Roman wrestling champion, was attacked north of Cairo after Friday morning practice. The attackers equipped with switchblades surrounded him and...
Vagner Rocha And AJ Agazarm Exchange Rhymes Ahead F2WPro Fight
Sep 21, 2016BJJEE
The Danaher Death Squad has set the standards in many regards, one of them being hyping up the fight. Previously the entire community rallied to avenge the lack of trust in Metamoris...
2015 IBJJF Pan: Budo Jake’s Preview & Predictions
Mar 09, 2015BJJEE
The black belts will compete at the 2015 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship on March 14th & 15th. In this video, Budo Jake shares his thoughts and predictions about who will win each of the...
Keenan, Gabi, Leandro Lo, Caio Terra & More Confirmed for 2015 IBJJF Pan
Mar 03, 2015BJJEE
The Pan American Championships of Jiu-Jitsu , which takes place in Irvine, California, between the 11th and 15th March, is eagerly awaited by the whole community. The tournament will be...
2013 BJJ European Open Results & Review
Jan 28, 2013BJJEE
The beginning of the 2013 IBJJF season was as usual the European Open in Lisbon. This year, the competition was full of eventful moments. Many things were expected by BJJ fans: The return of the...
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...
Official IBJJF World Rankings, See Who Are The Top 100 BJJ Players Of The Moment
Sep 27, 2012BJJEE
The IBJJF has just released its black belt ranking. The organization has divided 150 athletes into two groups: the male top 100 and female top 50. The ranking takes into account the points...
