6x BJJ World Champion Rafael Mendes Hints at Incoming Return To Competition
Jun 27, 2023BJJEE
Renowned 6x Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Rafael Mendes has hinted at a return to competition in 2024. Although no specific details have been announced, the 34 year old Mendes has expressed...
Why Did Some of These Jiu-Jitsu Legends Disappear from Competition?
Jun 09, 2023BJJEE
There are several reasons why some of jiu jitsu’s biggest stars may disappear from the competitive scene for periods of time. For these three legends in particular, a combination of factors...
The Legendary Ricardo Arona to Return to Grappling Competitions? BJJ Stars Teases Comeback Campaign
May 23, 2023BJJEE
Ricardo Arona is one of those athletes whom the younger BJJ enthusiasts have trouble recalling – and no wonder, because he was a superbly dominant competitor back in the late ’90s and...
Mark Zuckerberg Was Put To Sleep With A Choke At A Recent BJJ Competition
May 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Mark Zuckerberg, Meta founder and CEO, recently competed at his first BJJ tournament. He put on quite a performance – winning the gold in the no-gi and silver in the gi master divisions! On his...
Watch Mark Zuckerberg in Action in his 1st Ever Jiu-Jitsu Competition
May 09, 2023BJJEE
The Jiu-Jitsu community was caught off guard by a pleasant surprise. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg competed in his first ever BJJ competition last Saturday, May 6th. Founder of Facebook and one of...
2023 CBJJ Brasileiros: Biggest Ever BJJ Competition in the World with 8,000 Competitors
May 02, 2023BJJEE
When it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, the most prestigious tournament in the world is the IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championships. After the IBJJF worlds a close candidate for second most...
What To Know When You’re a BJJ Hobbyist Thinking of Going to a Competition Class
Apr 27, 2023BJJEE
If you’re like most people, you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu because it’s a fantastic way to de-stress, to learn a useful skill, to stay in shape, and to hang out with cool people. However, some of...
Mica Galvao Confirms MCL Injury, Out Of Competition For 2-3 Months
Apr 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It was obvious to anyone who watched Mica Galvao‘s latest match against Kaynan Duarte, in the quarter-final of the BJJ Stars 10 event, that he suffered a knee injury. Now, Mica has confirmed...
How To Stay In Shape For Jiu Jitsu Competitions With Online Fitness Coaching
Apr 16, 2023BJJEE
Jiu Jitsu is an exciting and challenging martial art that demands both physical and mental prowess. With competitions being highly anticipated events, it’s crucial to stay in top shape in order...
Fabio Gurgel: “Coaches Make The Mistake Of Focusing Too Much On The Competition Group”
Apr 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’re a lot of things that you need to get right if you’re to become a successful BJJ coach (and gym owner). And not a lot of them are apparent at first sight. For example, Fabio...
Actor Tom Hardly Displays His Fast Improving Skills in His Latest Jiu-Jitsu Competition
Mar 28, 2023BJJEE
World-famous actor Tom Hardy seems to be a phenomenal BJJ blue belt competitor… For he won yet another gold medal yesterday! Hardy regularly competes at BJJ tournaments across the United...
Josh Hinger: “Kids & Teens Shouldn’t Cut Weight For BJJ Competitions”
Mar 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Professional BJJ competitors often have to cut weight in order to make their fights happen… But what’s the case with kids and teenagers who do the same? Should they be cutting weight? Or...
How To Cut Weight Before A Competition? Here’s Why Sodium Is Important
Mar 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Weight cutting is a major challenge for every competitor. In addition to being grueling it can also lower your testosterone and affect more or less every aspect of your life. Limit your liquid input...
BJJ Blue Belt Defeats Black Belt in Grappling Competition
Feb 12, 2023BJJEE
In a BJJ competition, anything can happen. You will often see surprises, especially in the No Gi divisions where some competition mix the belt levels. It’s not uncommon to see a blue belt face...
Gordon Ryan Reveals How He Got Bored Of Using Leg Locks In Competition
Feb 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the first submission that comes to mind when someone mentions Gordon Ryan? More than likely, chances are that it is the Leg Lock. Especially the Heel Hook. But when and how did Ryan...
Fabio Gurgel: “Coaches Make The Mistake Of Focusing Too Much On Competition”
Feb 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s one of the most common mistakes that BJJ coaches and academy owners make? Well, Fabio Gurgel talks from immense experience when he says that one such mistake is focusing too much on...
BJJ Competition: Focus On Two Simple Ideas To Gain An Advantage Over Your Opponent
Feb 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The time for competition is approaching fast… And let’s be honest – you’re kind of nervous about it. Which is completely fine, but it’s still extremely important that...
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...
John Danaher: “An Athlete Must See Through The Illusion Of Competition”
Nov 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you get nervous before competition? That’s to be expected – after all, you want to put on a good performance and for the hard work you’ve invested to pay off. But what if...
Brianna Ste-Marie: “BJJ Competitions Are Actually Illegal In Quebec”
Nov 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Brianna Ste-Marie – an ADCC silver medalist – recently defeated a multiple-time world champion Mayssa Bastos in the first-ever Who’s Number One (WNO) female headline match. But...
Gordon Ryan’s Competition Advice: “Make Them Carry Your Bodyweight”
Nov 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The ultimate goal of a BJJ match is to submit your opponent… But you don’t have to go for the submission immediately. Rather, if the ruleset is such that it allows for a longer match...
Danielle Kelly On Eating To Gain Weight For Competition: “I Really Like Nutella”
Nov 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Danielle Kelly is a submission grappling champion, currently competing under the ONE Championship banner. And in just two weeks, on November 19, she will take on Mariia Molchanova – a Russian...
Mikey Musumeci On Dealing With Competition Fear: “It’s A Blessing”
Nov 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve ever competed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (or in anything else, for that matter), then you know how the nerves can kick in. How the fear of losing can come rushing in… And it’s...
How to Win at Your First Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition
Oct 14, 2022BJJEE
In your first competition, winning should not be your primary goal. Rather than focusing on the outcome, you should focus on having fun and learning something new. Nevertheless, everyone wants to...
