BJJ Legend Ricardo Almeida Says BJJ Instructionals Aren’t Enough: “You Still Need A Professor”
Jan 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It seems like there’s no limit to what you can learn today – all because of the power of the Internet. And that’s no different when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. YouTube...
Firas Zahabi: “Judo & Wrestling Does Two Things That BJJ Neglects”
Jan 22, 2024BJJEE
GSP’s coach Firas Zahabi is a bjj black belt under John Danaher and in the video, he explains why conditioning work is the number one thing that is lacking in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He explains...
Karate Combat Announces Professional Grappling Promotion With Unique Pit-Based Matches
Jan 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The famous Karate Combat organization is now expanding its horizons into the realm of professional grappling! Namely, they will introduce a new grappling promotion – set to unfold in the...
Building Your Whole Jiu-Jitsu Game Around a Proven System
Jan 14, 2024John Brashear
When you hear high level coaches talk about their approach to jiu jitsu they often talk about “systems.” A system in the context of jiu jitsu refers to an organized set of actions and responses...
270 lbs Big Dan Manasoiu Loses Arm Wrestling Match to Female Champ
Jan 08, 2024BJJEE
A professional grappler recently engaged in two friendly yet competitive arm wrestling matches against an accomplished female champion in that sport. Dan Manasoiu, a 23-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu...
Craig Jones On Why It Took Him So Long To Promote 5 Year Black Belt Nicky Rod
Jan 08, 2024BJJEE
2x ADCC silver medalist Nick Rodriguez has just been promoted to black belt in BJJ after training in BJJ for a little over 5 years. He was promoted by Craig Jones, Nicky Ryan and Ethan Crelinsten....
Paige VanZant Isn’t Giving Up On Her BKFC Career: “I Didn’t Get To Prove Myself”
Dec 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Paige VanZant – the former UFC star and current bare knuckle fighter & OnlyFans model – has been navigating a complex path in her career, marked by both anticipation and unforeseen...
Don’t Be a McDojo: Why Promoting People Too Fast is Bad for BJJ
Dec 27, 2023BJJEE
There have been shady cases around the world where people got promoted too fast, achieving higher belts without having the skill set, knowledge, attitude, maturity to match the respective belt....
Nick Rodriguez Promoted to Black Belt in BJJ After Training for 5 years
Dec 23, 2023BJJEE
2x ADCC silver medalist Nick Rodriguez has just been promoted to black belt in BJJ after training in BJJ for a little over 5 years. He was promoted by Craig Jones, Nicky Ryan and Ethan Crelinsten....
Magician Criss Angel Promoted to ‘Purple Belt in MMA’ on Stage by Frank Mir
Dec 21, 2023BJJEE
Criss Angel, real name Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos is an American magician, illusionist and musician. He is often referred to as one of the world’s most successful illusionists, generating...
UFC Veteran Tony Ferguson’s DUI Charge Dropped – Accepts Probation for Reckless Driving
Nov 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tony Ferguson, former UFC interim lightweight champion, was arrested early Sunday for DUI in Hollywood (California) – after crashing his truck into two parked cars. And, well, the Superior...
BJJ Practitioners, Check Your Ego: Beating Pros in Jiu-Jitsu Means Nothing in a MMA Fight
Nov 14, 2023BJJEE
ADCC silver medalist Craig Jones recently submitted UFC Middleweight Gerald Meerschaert in less than 2 minutes in a grappling superfight. What does that mean? As an avid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
The Importance Of Controlling Motion & Distance In Wrestling (For BJJ Practitioners)
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you sometimes feel… Intimidated by wrestling? As in, whenever you’re supposed to practice takedowns and throws, you feel out of your depth? That’s alright. But here’s the...
Jay Rodriguez Has A Fun Wrestling Warm Up Drill (Everyone Should Do It)
Nov 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Warm ups are a must in Jiu-Jitsu. At least if you don’t want to get injured and if you want to perform better in training, that is. However, not all warm ups are created equal. Especially if...
Mikey Musumeci Talks MMA Debut: “Need More Time To Study & Progress”
Oct 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s long been speculated when Mikey Musumeci will take the next step and transition to MMA – because even he is extremely excited about making that step… However, it seems like the...
Improving Your BJJ With Wrestle-Ups
Oct 22, 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...
Khamzat Chimaev Promoted To Brown Belt in BJJ After Defeating Kamaru Usman
Oct 21, 2023BJJEE
Khamzat Chimaev has just defeated Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Chimaev displayed superior wrestling and BJJ skills as he took down Usman multiple and even threatened...
Josh Barnett vs. Owen Livesey Announced For A Catch Wrestling Match
Oct 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Josh Barnett and Owen Livesey will face each other in a catch wrestling superfight! The match will take place at The Snake Pit World Championships 2023, on October 28th. The promotion shared the news...
5 Wrestling Techniques To Use In BJJ
Oct 08, 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...
Can A Jiu-Jitsu Guy Survive A High School Wrestling Practice? Feat. Ben Askren
Oct 03, 2023BJJEE
Wrestlers are universally known as being some of the most hardcore athletes on earth. It takes a huge amount of hard work and perseverance to be successful in wrestling. The difference, between...
Josh Barnett Shows A Neat Catch Wrestling Leg Lock Variation
Sep 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Don’t tell us… You’re a Leg Lock fan. And, what’s more, there’s nothing you’d rather learn, drill, and do – than Heel Hooks. If so, then you’re in for a treat. If you’re...
Bo Nickal Says Khamzat Chimaev’s Wrestling Is Like “Every 8-Year-Olds In Pennsylvania”
Jul 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal isn’t too impressed by the wrestling skills of UFC star Khamzat Chimaev. The 3x NCAA Division 1 national champion scored his fifth professional MMA win in a row at UFC 290… But,...
Integrating Wrestling Into BJJ – Taking The Back From Front Headlock
Jul 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
While it has experienced a recent uptick in its popularity, the front headlock is perhaps the most under-appreciated position in all of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling. Although the...
Olympic Wrestling Champion Gable Stevenson Challenges Nicky Rod to Grappling Match
Jul 02, 2023BJJEE
Olympic gold medalist in Freestyle wrestling Gable Steveson, is recognized as one of the best wrestlers on the planet, & he has just issued a challenge to ADCC silver medalist Nicky Rodriguez for...
