Osama Bin Laden was a Judo Black Belt, Trained with Saudi National Judo Team in 80’s
Aug 18, 2020BJJEE
A judo coach from Taiwan claims that he taught Osama Bin Laden in Saudi Arabia in the early Eighties. Jimmy Wu produced pictures and video from the early 1980’s of him with students that...
13x BJJ World Champ Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Joins The EVOLVE Fight Team
Jul 31, 2020BJJEE
EVOLVE Mixed Martial Arts, Asia’s top martial arts academy, today announced that 13x Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida has joined the prestigious EVOLVE Fight Team,...
Ne Waza Dream Team – These Are The Best Active Ground Grapplers in Judo
Jun 21, 2020BJJEE
The Ground Game (Newaza) is often a secondary focus in Judo, but this doesn’t extend to all Judo competitors. When Olympic silver medalist Travis Stevens answered why he focuses so much on ground...
UAE Jiu-Jitsu Team Returns To Active Training & Prepares For Upcoming World Pro Championship
May 06, 2020BJJEE
The coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the world and all major sports, but some sports are looking for ways to work around it. The United Arab Emirates’ national jiu-jitsu team is attempting...
What To Do When Facing A Teammate In Competition
Apr 28, 2020BJJEE
Competing is one of the most enjoyable and stressful aspects of Jiu Jitsu. Going with your team at the venue and cheering for each other while fighting, being there for each other through wins and...
Should You Be Training BJJ with A Small or A Big Team?
Apr 26, 2020BJJEE
Every BJJ competitor wants to reach the pinnacle of the sport and sit among the elite of his division. That’s why we all grind on the mats, in the weights room, we sacrifice time with family...
Mendes Bros & AOJ Announce Their Split with Team Atos
Feb 19, 2020BJJEE
The Mendes brothers, Guilherme and Rafael, have decided to end their affiliation with Atos Jiu-Jitsu. They announced the split through an enigmatic Instagram post: Beginning in 2020 we will not...
Nutrition Secrets of Iowa Wrestling Team
Feb 13, 2020BJJEE
The University of Iowa wrestling program is one of the most successful athletic programs in NCAA Division I. The University of Iowa Hawkeyes are a member of the Big Ten Conference. Iowa is...
From Being Adopted From Montenegro Orphanage to Rio Olympics for Team USA
Feb 05, 2020BJJEE
One of the most heart warming stories of this Olympic games is the one of American Judoka Nick Delpopolo. His life story is truly amazing. Nicholas “Nick” Delpopolo is a Team USA Judoka...
What To Do When A New Black Belt Wants to Leave & Start Their Own Team
Jan 23, 2020BJJEE
When we form and promote a black belt, the excitement is great. These are special moments in the life of every instructor. The long-awaited black belt goes on the waist of a promoted...
Alvin Aguilar The Pioneer Of BJJ in the Philippines & Head of Asia’s Largest BJJ Team
Jan 22, 2020BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is booming in The Philippines, a country in Asia with over 100 million inhabitants and highly developed MMA and martial arts scene. The pioneer of BJJ in the Philippines and South...
The Biggest Team Switches & Break Ups In Jiu-Jitsu History
Dec 23, 2019BJJEE
“jiu-jitsu é a única arte marcial que tem família” (Jiu-Jitsu is the only martial art that has a family) Team switching in Jiu-Jitsu is a very controversial topic that will always provoke...
Legendary Gym Stories: When Liborio Wiped out the Carlson Gracie Competition Team
Dec 19, 2019BJJEE
On August 28th and 29th 2015, at the ADCC in Sao Paulo, two legends of Jiu-Jitsu which were formed by the late Carlson Gracie will lock horns: Ricardo Liborio and Mario Sperry. In an interview...
How Champions Train: Team Atos Specific Strength & Conditioning Training for BJJ
Dec 14, 2019BJJEE
Looking for some new ideas to add to your strength and conditioning routine for BJJ? Check out these specific functional strength and conditioning training for BJJ with or without Gi from the world...
Fabio Gurgel On How He Made Alliance The Most Successful Team in BJJ History
Oct 29, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Fabio Gurgel is a name well-known throughout worldwide Jiu Jitsu circles. He is one of the world’s most sought after coaches, responsible for the development of many beloved jiujiteiros –...
Kron Gracie: ‘If You Leave Your Team, You’re A Traitor’
Oct 10, 2019BJJEE
Team switching in Jiu-Jitsu is a very controversial topic that will always provoke different points of views and arguments among the BJJ community. Throughout Jiu-Jitsu history, there have always...
5 Things You Should Never Say To An Injured Teammate
Sep 26, 2019BJJEE
In bjj injuries are an every day occurrence but with them comes often the harder part that is rest, recovery and considering your options. Here are some pet peeve statements you...
Sleeping With Jiu-Jitsu Teammates: Dangerous Game?
Sep 02, 2019BJJEE
What exactly happens when we mix romantic love with our love of jiu-jitsu? Well this is a scenario everyone sees from time to time! The desire to share an activity we love with a new...
7 Reasons Why Your Kids Should Do Grappling Sports Instead of Team Sports
Aug 10, 2019BJJEE
Grappling sports (Wrestling, Judo, BJJ, Sambo etc..) are great activities for kids, – much more so than team sports such as Basketball, Baseball, Soccer and Hockey. If you are contemplating...
Khabib Nurmagomedov Bullies UFC Into Reducing The Suspensions Of His Teammates
May 24, 2019BJJEE
Khabib Nurmagomedov is taking a cue from the McGregor book of hustling and has opted to bide his time and bully the UFC into reducing suspensions for his teammates. Of course they were suspended as a...
Head coach of Team Raines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Passed Away Following Tragic Motorcycle Accident
May 10, 2019BJJEE
Head coach of Team Raines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lost his life earlier this week. Daniel Raines, owner and head coach of Team Raines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and former teacher at Ricardo Almeida Brazilian...
Conor McGregor Tweets & Deletes Doping Accusations At Team Khabib
May 07, 2019BJJEE
Conor McGregor’s mo lately has been making very offensive tweets toward khabib. Just the other month he posted the following: Of course towel head is a slur – A derogatory term for one of...
B.J. Penn’s team issues statement on ‘false’ domestic abuse allegations
Apr 15, 2019BJJEE
B.J. Penn has been at the eye of the storm recently when it came to light just hy his ex partner has a restraining order out against him. Shealen Uaiwa alleges Penn verbally abused and menaced her in...
‘He should be banned for life!’ Hockey player suspended by own team for Judo Throw
Mar 11, 2019BJJEE
Hockey Player Holden Anderson earned himself a suspension from his own team after performing a pretty tight harai goshi on an opponent. Va falloir m’expliquer ce geste 🤮🙅🏼♂️...
