IBJJF Announces 8 Man Invitational for $50,000 Cash Prize
Jun 03, 2016BJJEE
The IBJJF is giving back big time to its champions in 2016. Professional Jiu-Jitsu has finally arrived. IBJJF has just announced the launch of the 2016 IBJJF Pro League GP. Some of the best...
Lucas Leite On His Secret For Beating Bigger & Heavier Opponents
May 27, 2016BJJEE
Lucas Leite is a multi-time world champion with first place finishes at the Gi, Nogi, and Grapplers Quest world championships.Leite started training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu when he was 12...
Nominees for Jiu Jitsu Founders Awards Are Announced
May 09, 2016BJJEE
The Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation proudly announces the 2016 Jiu Jitsu Founders Awards nominees. Honoring the outstanding, events, teams, athletes and submissions from 2015, selected by our...
PAN 2016 – Bernardo Faria On Why He’s Pulling Out Of His Weight Class
Mar 21, 2016BJJEE
Today at the Pan Open Weight final, Leandro Lo will face Bernardo Faria just like they did in last year’s final. In the female absolute, it’s a double Alliance showdown between...
2016 Pan Saturday Recap Faria to Face Lo in Open Weight Final
Mar 20, 2016BJJEE
Day 3 of the 2016 Pan saw the black belt open class for male and female. Leandro Lo will face Bernardo Faria in the final on Sunday just like they did in last year’s final. In the female...
IBJJF Europeans Days 1-2, Gustavo Batista Captures Double Gold
Jan 22, 2016BJJEE
Days 1 and 2 of the 2016 IBJJF Europeans are done and dusted. The white, blue and purple belts were in action and did not disappoint. In the purple male division, the standout star was Leandro...
Felipe Pena Dominates No Gi Worlds; Mackenzie Wins Absolute
Nov 09, 2015BJJEE
The 2015 World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu championship held in Lond Beach, California on November 7 & 8 was a big success. At black belt, the breakout stars were Felipe ‘Preguica’ Pena...
The Power Of Two: BJJ’s Hottest Couples
Jul 26, 2014BJJEE
There’s no question that a couple that trains BJJ together will have an incredible bond. Many couples have combined their devotion to Jiu-Jitsu and to each other by enjoying the sport...
Paul Persson On Training All Forms Of Jiu-Jitsu: Traditional, Sport & BJJ
Jun 07, 2014BJJEE
It’s not often that you meet someone who is versed in all forms of Jiu-Jitsu: Traditional, Sport, BJJ and even Judo. Sweden’s Paul Persson has trained in all styles....
The History, Success & Future Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Poland
Nov 23, 2012BJJEE
Written by Robert Janista For BJJ Eastern Europe , check out his blog: http://belikericksongracie.blogspot.com/ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a relatively young sport discipline in Poland and its origins...
Carlos Maia of Gracie Barra Slovenia, on training with the greats at GB Rio, getting his law degree and his black belt in the same year, and his schools in Slovenia & Macedonia
Mar 12, 2012BJJEE
Carlos with Master Carlos Gracie Jr 1. Hi Carlos, can you please introduce yourself to our readers and tell us about your journey in Jiu-Jitsu? My name is Carlos Maia, I am a 2nd degree black belt,...
