The Evolution Of The Miyao Bros At Black Belt
Nov 09, 2013BJJEE
Breaking down the evolution of the Miyao brothers game now that they are at black belts. Be sure to also check out our article: What Makes The Miyao Brothers So Good? Twin brothers Joao...
Jon Fitch vs Paulo Miyao Superfight @World Jiu-Jitsu Expo
Oct 10, 2013BJJEE
A new superfight has been added to the 2013 World Jiu-Jitsu which will be held on November 9-10 event at the Long Beach Convention Center: JON FITCH VS PAULO MIYAO SUPERFIGHT ! No Gi,...
Cicero Costha, Instructor to Leandro Lo, Miyao Bros On The Success Of His Academy
Sep 30, 2013BJJEE
Cicero Costha is the instructor of 3 of today’s brightest stars: Leandro Lo , Paulo and Joao Miyao. In an interview with tatame, the Jiu-Jitsu coach tried to explain what is the formula...
ADCC 2013, Brazil Qualifier: Miyao, Calasans & Cavaca Shine
Apr 22, 2013BJJEE
Congratulations go to the winners of ADCC Brazil 2013 qualifier. The event winners get an automatic berth in ADCC 2013. The highlights of the day: Claudio Calasans (Atos), After a dissapointing third...
World Pro Champ After DQ of Keenan & Miyao, Kaue Damasceno: “My Victory Is 50% Mine & 50% For My Teachers.”
Apr 19, 2013BJJEE
With the disqualification of Paulo Miyao andl Keenan Cornelius for lack of combativeness in the absolute brown belt final, Kaue Damasceno ended up with the belt and the title. “When you do...
What Makes The Miyao Brothers So Good?
Sep 24, 2012BJJEE
They’re twins born on May 11, 1992. They started training in Andirá, Brazil with Professor Adriano Carvalho of Norte Sul Jiu-Jitsu academy. About a year ago they came to São Paulo because they...
Paulo Miyao Wins First Black Belt Tournament As A Brown Belt!
Sep 21, 2012BJJEE
The rise of the Miyaos continues. Paulo Miyao, 21, the second half of the Brazilian BJJ phenoms the Miyao Brothers (with his brother Joao) was recently promoted to brown belt by his teacher Cicero...
Crazy berimbolos, back takes and leg drags, meet the new aces of BJJ: The Miyao brothers!
Mar 19, 2012BJJEE
Joao (black gi) and Paulo (blue gi) Miyao They’re twins born on May 11, 1992. They started training in Andirá, Brazil with Professor Adriano Carvalho of Norte Sul Jiu-Jitsu academy. About a year...
The 2026 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Calendar, Qualification Mechanics and Early World Title Signals
Mar 01, 2026BJJEE
The 2026 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu season is not simply a sequence of tournaments, it is a structured global points economy that determines access, seeding and ultimately legacy. For black belts in...
Ujitsu Becomes the Digital Backbone Powering the Global Jiu-Jitsu Community Through One Unified Platform
Feb 05, 2026BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has evolved from a niche martial art into a global sport and lifestyle practiced by millions of people around the world. Athletes, hobbyists, coaches, and children train daily in...
The Birth of “Dagestani Mikey”: Mikey Musumeci Announces Radical Style Shift After Training With Umar Nurmagomedov
Jan 27, 2026BJJEE
Mikey Musumeci Credits Umar Nurmagomedov for Radical Style Shift Ahead of 2026 “Dagestani Mikey” Era Mikey Musumeci has never been shy about reinventing himself, but his latest transformation may...
MMA Fighter Blue Belt in BJJ Gets Promoted Straight to BJJ Black Belt
Oct 14, 2025BJJEE
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, belt promotions are sacred milestones that represent years of technical development, personal growth, and dedication to the gentle art. But one recent promotion...
Whoopass Butt-Scooting Camp is Coming to Amsterdam – October 9-12, 2025!
Mar 21, 2025BJJEE
WhoopAss Camps takes over Amsterdam this October with the Badass Butt-Scooting Camp ! Train with some of the Best Guard players in the world 🌎 from October 9th to 12th ! The Whoopass Butt-Scooting...
Everything You Need To Know About The Reverse De La Riva Guard In BJJ
Dec 21, 2024BJJEE
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...
Various IBJJF Legal Ways To Tap Your Opponent Using the BJJ Belt
Jan 12, 2024BJJEE
Did you know that, under IBJJF rules, it is allowed to use the belt to submit your opponent as long as it is tied around the waist? Here Joao Miyao shows three submissions using the belt. View...
Nerdy Looking Jiu-Jitsu World Champ Offers $100 to Anyone in the Park Who Can Tap Him Out
Jun 11, 2023BJJEE
BJJ world champion Paulo Miyao is smallish looking guy and for non-grapplers passerby on the street, he would not look like much of a threat. Miyao issued an open challenge at a park, offering $100...
This Baratoplata Setup Is Fantastic Against Triangle Defense
Mar 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you have never performed a Baratoplata submission in Jiu-Jitsu… Then you’re in for a treat! “Baratoplata”is a very powerful shoulder lock. You can set it up from multiple positions...
Baratoplata From Spider Guard Is One Of The Coolest Submissions In BJJ
Mar 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you have never performed a Baratoplata submission in Jiu-Jitsu… Then you’re in for a treat! “Baratoplata”is a very powerful shoulder lock. You can set it up from multiple...
Lachlan Giles Shows Why Musumeci’s Modified Straight Foot Lock is So Effective
Jan 24, 2023BJJEE
Mikey Musumeci is a 3x IBJJF World Champion representing CTA (Caio Terra Association) and is the only American to hold 3 world titles in the gi. Mikey has competed against the biggest names in the...
BJJ World Champ Mikey Musumeci Only Eats Pizza, Pasta & Acai
Jul 21, 2022BJJEE
Mikey Musumeci is a 4x IBJJF black belt World Champion and is the only American to hold 3 world titles in the gi and once in No Gi. Mikey has competed against the biggest names in the sport and holds...
Using The Bodylock Pass Effectively in the Gi
Sep 29, 2021BJJEE
If you’ve been following the pro BJJ scene, you may noticed many top grapplers having incredible success with a certain type of pass: The bodylock pass which is also known as the double over pass....
Pans 2021 Masters: Xande Ribeiro, Igor Gracie, & Others Take The Gold
Sep 07, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The IBJJF Pans 2021 finished on September 5, thus bringing to an end one of the most important tournaments in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Through it, the masters division has displayed some extremely...
The Best Leg Lockers in Gi BJJ Today
Aug 04, 2021BJJEE
Gi training is often quite different from NoGi training. The multitude of grips can be taxing but it can also be of help. It all depends upon the practitioner. These are some of the most exciting...
Steroid Expert Examines The Curious Case of Mikey Musumeci’s Pizza, Pasta & Acai Diet
Mar 12, 2021BJJEE
Mikey Musumeci is a 4x IBJJF black belt World Champion and is the only American to hold 3 world titles in the gi and once in No Gi. Mikey has competed against the biggest names in the sport and holds...
