John Danaher’s Advice for Young People: “You’re Not Special”
Feb 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a young person who’s just starting to make his/her way in the world, getting good advice can be worth more than gold. And if you’re someone who trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,...
Jiu-Jitsu Heaven: Most Beautiful BJJ Academies Around the World
Feb 03, 2022BJJEE
Human beings are the most adaptable beings on the Earth. That being said, some of us have the luxury to seek out the best possible human experience in every activity we do. These are some of the most...
John Danaher On Confidence: “My Job Is To Prepare People With Their Physical Skills”
Feb 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher, Gordon Ryan, and Georges St-Pierre were guests on a recent Lex Fridman Podcast episode. The three shared their knowledge, experiences, and opinions on a multitude of topics – one...
Basic Ashi Garami Positions Explained
Jan 24, 2022BJJEE
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...
Bellator MMA Signs Elite Wrestler & Grappler Pat Downey
Jan 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Pat Downey, an elite (and quite controversial) wrestler & grappler has signed a contract with Bellator MMA! He’ll fight in the 185lbs division, which was confirmed after an initial report...
Chael Sonnen: “Heel Hooks Don’t Work in MMA”
Jan 06, 2022BJJEE
Leg locks in traditional Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies still seem to get a bad rap. In other similar grappling arts like Sambo or Catch Wrestling, they occupy an important place. In recent years a...
Which Concepts To Implement For Quick Improvements in No-Gi BJJ
Dec 28, 2021BJJEE
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...
Attacks And Transitions From The BJJ Butterfly Guard
Dec 16, 2021BJJEE
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...
The Most Inspiring of John Danaher’s Quotes For BJJ And Life
Nov 29, 2021BJJEE
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...
ADCC 2022: Tickets Sell Out in Less Than 24hrs, NFT’s To Be Introduced
Nov 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing by the minute – and it couldn’t be more evident than it was last night, when all 12.000 seats for ADCC 2022 were sold out in less than 24...
Andre Galvao Inducted Into The ADCC Hall Of Fame
Nov 23, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
It is now official. Andre Galvao, an ADCC 6x title and 4x superfight winner, has been inducted into the ADCC Hall Of Fame! The promotion shared the news on their Instagram account: ADCC Hall of Fame:...
The Legendary Tale Of BJJ Icon Renzo Gracie
Nov 22, 2021BJJEE
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...
Tom DeBlass Autobiography Reaches #1 Bestseller on Amazon
Nov 18, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass is one of the most well-known Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and coaches. He is a black belt under Ricardo Almeida, and is a successful BJJ and MMA athlete. However, at the moment, he is...
The Rise Of Modern Jiu-Jitsu Master John Danaher
Nov 16, 2021BJJEE
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...
Andre Galvao Signs Multi-Fight Deal With ONE Championship
Nov 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
After much speculation and waiting, the word is now out – Andre Galvao has signed a multi-fight deal with ONE Championship! It was Chatri Sityodtong, ONE Championship’s Founder and...
Andre Galvao Has Signed a Multi-Fight Deal with a Major MMA Organization
Nov 02, 2021BJJEE
6x World champion in Jiu-Jitsu and 6x ADCC, Andre Galvao has enjoyed past success in MMA . The São Paulo native has fought in large organizations such as Strikeforce and Dream, where he accumulated...
Why Does Jiu-Jitsu Attract Nerdy Types & Turn Them into Assassins?
Oct 31, 2021BJJEE
I am not a natural athlete. At school I was in the C team reserves in rugby, did not compete in any of the sports day events, and I have never been particularly strong, fast, or fit, and that was the...
Bo Nickal Promoted To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt
Oct 28, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Imagine going in for your first tournament as a blue belt, getting warmed up to step on those mats… Finally, the announcer calls your name and you step to the side, waiting for the ref to wave...
John Danaher: “These Are The 5 Essential Things You Need To Excel In Jiu-Jitsu”
Oct 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is widely regarded as perhaps the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach of his generation. A black belt under Renzo Gracie, he is best known for the successes of Gordon Ryan and Garry Tonon;...
Tom DeBlass Publishes Autobiography: “How You Bear It: Triumph And Resilience In Life”
Oct 23, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass is one of the best-known and most appreciated individuals in the BJJ community. A BJJ black belt under Ricardo Almeida, he has had a successful winning spree in both grappling and MMA;...
Third Coast Grappling 8: The Underdogs – Full Card Lineup & Review
Oct 22, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Tomorrow, on October 23, Third Coast Grappling 8: The Underdogs event will take place. This will be a 16-man grand prix, consisting out of 8 elite and 8 of the best local, “underdog”...
UFC’s Gillian Robertson and Bia Mesquita Scheduled to Compete at a Combat Jiu-Jitsu Tournament
Sep 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments are getting increasingly bigger in numbers lately! And the excitement is closely following them; it’s been just a couple of days ago that it was announced...
Bo Nickal Chokes Out Opponent To Sleep In MMA Debut
Sep 28, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal, the wrestling U-23 world champion & NCAA All American wrestler, has just fought in his first MMA match! The Penn State alumnus made his MMA debut in an amateur fight against David...
Rickson Gracie Shares His Honest Opinion on the Modern Leglock Game
Sep 23, 2021BJJEE
Leglocks have been at the center of the bjj zeitgeist for quite some time. They are referred to as the great equalizer. Cases like this are just why. A white belt competitor named James Hunt had an...
