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The History And Origins Of Wrestling
May 18, 2020BJJEEComments Off on The History And Origins Of Wrestling
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...Priit Mihkelson On Why BJJ Must Be Taught as a SPORT & NOT an ART
Mar 26, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Priit Mihkelson On Why BJJ Must Be Taught as a SPORT & NOT an ART
Estonian BJJ black belt Priit Mihkelson, has made a name for himself as a popular instructor at the BJJ globetrotter camps and from his very successful instructionals on BJJ Fanatics: Grilled Chicken...This Russian BJJ Black Belt Defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov In a Grappling Match
The lightweight division of the UFC is all about the grappling lately. Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov are prepping for a sharp face off. Ferguson may be a bjj black belt under Eddie Bravo but...Khabib Nurmagomedov Shares Thoughts On What BJJ’s Biggest Problem is
Mar 07, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Khabib Nurmagomedov Shares Thoughts On What BJJ’s Biggest Problem is
The lightweight division of the UFC is all about the grappling lately. Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov are prepping for a sharp face off. Ferguson may be a bjj black belt under Eddie Bravo but...3 Tips For Wrestlers Transitioning To MMA
Feb 24, 2020grappler zComments Off on 3 Tips For Wrestlers Transitioning To MMA
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...Which Wrestling Style Is Best For MMA?
Feb 21, 2020grappler zComments Off on Which Wrestling Style Is Best For MMA?
It’s well known that wrestling is an essential component for success in MMA. Randy Couture, Frank Edgar, Daniel Cormier, and many other world champions have strong wrestling backgrounds. Even...Learn 2 Great Set Ups for the Infamous ‘Bulldog Choke’
Dec 16, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Learn 2 Great Set Ups for the Infamous ‘Bulldog Choke’
Ben Askren put the Bulldog choke back on the map UFC 235 when he squeezed Robbie Lawler, making him fake a limp arm and Herb Dean stopping the fight. The bulldog choke is a glorified headlock. It is...7 Reasons Why Your Kids Should Do Grappling Sports Instead of Team Sports
Aug 10, 2019BJJEEComments Off on 7 Reasons Why Your Kids Should Do Grappling Sports Instead of Team Sports
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...How to Improve in Wrestling as a BJJ Newcomer
Aug 04, 2019BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on How to Improve in Wrestling as a BJJ Newcomer
For the latecomers to BJJ and grappling in general, one aspect of the sport can sometimes prove itself to be even more difficult to understand and do well than jiu jitsu: wrestling. Most of the...Dillon Danis Claims He Was Almost Jumped at Kasai “like 3 Times”
Apr 09, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Dillon Danis Claims He Was Almost Jumped at Kasai “like 3 Times”
Dillon Danis has been working overtime on maintaining his notoriety. THankfully unlike Conor McGregor his rap sheet is still fairly clean and his street credit includes being punched by Khabib...AJ Agazarm Blasts Dillon Danis, Warns Him to Keep His Distance
Mar 19, 2019BJJEEComments Off on AJ Agazarm Blasts Dillon Danis, Warns Him to Keep His Distance
AJ Agazarm and Dillon Danis have long been in a dispute for most useless grappler with a big mouth. Danis who is somewhat more respected due to his 1:0 in MMA hasn’t really won anything at...Dillon Danis Returns at Bellator 221, Faces Max Humphrey
Mar 12, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Dillon Danis Returns at Bellator 221, Faces Max Humphrey
Dillon Danis is ready to resume his MMA career after getting caught up in Conor McGregor’s drama. On May 11th Danis will be making his way back to the cage to face Max Humphrey. Max Humphrey...Chael Sonnen Amazed at Blowback of Kron Gracie’s debut Win in the UFC
Feb 22, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Chael Sonnen Amazed at Blowback of Kron Gracie’s debut Win in the UFC
Chael Sonnen has long been one of the most interesting color commentators of the UFC. Former UFC fighter and experienced wrestler recently took a chance to weigh in on young Gracie’s debut in...Gracie Family on Kron Gracie’s UFC debut win: “He’s at the level of Demian Maia & Jacare”
Feb 20, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Gracie Family on Kron Gracie’s UFC debut win: “He’s at the level of Demian Maia & Jacare”
Gracie Family may have been one part of a reason why Ben Askren made such scathing comments yesterday. The Gracies have never been too shy to toot their own horn – and with Kron it’s no...Brock Lesnar Goes Back To College, Wrestles Heavyweight Gable Steveson
Feb 16, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Brock Lesnar Goes Back To College, Wrestles Heavyweight Gable Steveson
Former UFC heavyweight champion and current WWE universal champion Brock Lesnar made his career during a UFC tenure back from 2008 until 2010. He was always the epitome of athleticism and someone who...Demetrious Johnson Open To Competing In Submission Grappling as Well Following ONE Trade
Oct 30, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Demetrious Johnson Open To Competing In Submission Grappling as Well Following ONE Trade
Demetrious Mighty Mouse Johnson was just at the front of a historic development for MMA – he was traded to ONE in order for Ben Askren to go the UFC. “I was always never the biggest fan of...Khabib’s manager Ali Abdelaziz teases ‘Big News’ that will ‘Blow Your Mind’
Oct 29, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Khabib’s manager Ali Abdelaziz teases ‘Big News’ that will ‘Blow Your Mind’
Khabib Nurmagomedov has been the center of attention ever since he defeated Conor McGregor in a spectacular fashion. However what’s got many people wondering is what is next for Khabib. In some...10 Takedown Tactics Used by GSP which Made Him One Of The Best Wrestlers in MMA
Oct 10, 2018grappler zComments Off on 10 Takedown Tactics Used by GSP which Made Him One Of The Best Wrestlers in MMA
Georges St. Pierre, the former UFC welterweight champion was arguably one of the best takedown artists in MMA. He was able to out-wrestle many elite level wrestlers and all this without even having a...Renzo Gracie Teaches the Broomstick Takedown That He Showed in The Airport Earlier This Year
Sep 11, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Renzo Gracie Teaches the Broomstick Takedown That He Showed in The Airport Earlier This Year
Renzo Gracie returned to action last month against Yuki Kondo in OneFC and in it he worked a takedown technique that he had demonstrated to Brandon Vera months beforehand. Here he was waiting for his...Garry Tonon Open To Return To Grappling
Sep 11, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Garry Tonon Open To Return To Grappling
Garry Tonon broke out during the ADCC in 2013 officially. His performances were attractive to watch and he arguably left it all on the mat. Still the now MMA bound Tonon is leaving a door open for a...Renzo Gracie Hit the Broomstick Takedown That He Showed in The Airport Earlier This Year
Jul 30, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Renzo Gracie Hit the Broomstick Takedown That He Showed in The Airport Earlier This Year
Renzo Gracie returned to action against Yuki Kondo in OneFC and in it he worked a takedown technique that he had demonstrated to Brandon Vera months beforehand. Here he was waiting for his luggage to...The Most Successful Wrestlers To Have Transitioned to MMA
Jul 19, 2018BJJEEComments Off on The Most Successful Wrestlers To Have Transitioned to MMA
Wrestling is famously among the biggest indicators of success in MMA today. While cage fight outcome was once purely a bjj thing nowadays it’s more reliant on cage wrestling strategies,...Dillon Danis Relied On Marcelo Garcia Advice For MMA Victory
May 01, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Dillon Danis Relied On Marcelo Garcia Advice For MMA Victory
Much has been made about the association of Dillon Danis with Conor McGregor and with each subsequent day he seems to be connected much more to him than to the man who mentored him for years –...Michael Chandler Calls Danis The Most Un-athletic Fighter In Bellator
Apr 30, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Michael Chandler Calls Danis The Most Un-athletic Fighter In Bellator
Dillon Danis is riding high on the wings of his debut victory over at Bellator. After securing the toe hold victory Danis called out no other than Ben Askren – an undefeated 2x champion. Askren...