Mikey Musumeci On Dealing With Competition Fear: “It’s A Blessing”
Nov 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve ever competed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (or in anything else, for that matter), then you know how the nerves can kick in. How the fear of losing can come rushing in… And it’s...
How to Win at Your First Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition
Oct 14, 2022BJJEE
In your first competition, winning should not be your primary goal. Rather than focusing on the outcome, you should focus on having fun and learning something new. Nevertheless, everyone wants to...
This Will Change Your Competition Game. 3 Tips & Tricks To Help You Deal w/ Self Doubt.
Oct 09, 2022BJJEE
Even the best athletes have self-doubts before matches, during the competitions or during the camp. You’re probably thinking to yourself: “is it wrong having these negative thoughts? These...
How To Overcome The Pressure Of Competition In BJJ
Jun 20, 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...
3 Tips To Safely Cut Weight Before BJJ Competition
Jun 14, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you have a competition coming up, but you’ve registered for a weight class that isn’t quite yours to begin with… You’ll probably be looking to cut weight. However, the way...
Rafael Lovato Jr. Talks Retirement from IBJJF Competition: “I Feel Like I Have So Much To Say”
Jun 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Rafael Lovato Jr. has retired from IBJJF competition at the last, 2022 World Championships. Some days have passed since, before Lovato decided to voice his thoughts and emotions about the...
Rafael Lovato Jr. & Xande Ribeiro Retire From IBJJF Competition
Jun 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The 2022 IBJJF World Championships have been emotional, and not just because of the results. Rather, it’s also because two legends decided to retire from IBJJF, gi-oriented competition –...
John Danaher’s “Parable Of The Plank” Will Make You Less Scared Of Competition
Jun 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you tend to get nervous, even scared a bit, before competition? You’ve put in the effort prior to it – you trained as much as you could and you became much better than you used to...
Romulo Barral: “I’ve Never Gone To A Competition To Have Fun”
May 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re someone who is relatively new to competition (and even if you’ve competed plenty already), then there’s a good chance that you’ve heard the following advice:...
Buchecha: “I Don’t Like The Rulesets For Gi Competition”
May 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida doesn’t need too much of an introduction. He is a 13x world champion and a 2x ADCC gold medal winner; now also a successful mixed martial arts fighter...
Josh Hinger: “You’ll Always Have Competition Nerves”
May 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
How do you get rid of competition nerves? How do you neutralize them, so that you can roll in competition with the same light-heartedness as you do in training? Well, sorry to break it to you…...
Watch: The Best Judo Throws in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competitions
May 13, 2022BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu came from pre-world war 2 Judo. With the way the rules are set for each respective art, Judo is more specialized in throwing, while BJJ is more specialized in ground fighting. In...
Woops. My Bad Bro… Guy Knocks Opponent Out with Imanari Roll in Competition
May 13, 2022BJJEE
The infamous “Imanari Roll” is a rolling attack that starts from standing and transitions into a leglock. It can also be used as a takedown if you do not attack the leg lock and instead come on...
Rodolfo Vieira Cleared for Competition: Faces Chris Curtis at UFC Fight Night (June 25)
Apr 14, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Rodolfo Vieira had gone through quite a turmoil lately. He’s had to undergo detailed medical tests, a period in time which he refers to as the “toughest day of his life”: After...
That Time when ADCC Champ Jon Olav & Sergey Kharitonov Entered a Local BJJ Competition in Thailand
Apr 13, 2022BJJEE
Thailand, especially the island of Phuket is quickly becoming one of the best places on earth to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Phuket,is home to many of the best MMA gyms in the world and also to a very...
Finland’s BJJ Federation Bans Russian Athletes From Competing in their Competitions
Apr 10, 2022BJJEE
Dues to the war between Russia and Ukraine, many Russian athletes are facing bans from various sporting events. Now this has moved to our sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Russia’s attack on...
White Belt Attacks Referee at BJJ Competition
Apr 07, 2022BJJEE
At a recent IBJJF competition in the white belt division, we saw a lethal baseball choke trap applied. It was set up from bottom side control and continued as the opponent climbed to mount. The...
How To Build a Powerful BJJ Competition Team
Mar 24, 2022BJJEE
Every year BJJ and submission grappling are rising in popularity in the world and we see more and more teams with professional athletes emerging and making a major impact on the global Jiu-Jitsu...
Yakuza Gangster Wins BJJ Black Belt Competition Match in Japan
Mar 24, 2022BJJEE
Jiu-Jitsu attracts people from all walks of life. On a BJJ academy mat, you will find doctors rolling with construction workers, computer programers rolling with gangsters. They all share the same...
This Simple 1 Minute Drill Will Significantly Improve Your Competition Success
Mar 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Don’t tell us, we know what it’s about… There’s been this competition. And you were doing really well in the first match – surprisingly well, actually. You were hitting...
Avoid Injuries In Training & Win More Competitions By Rolling This Way
Mar 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s easy to fall in love with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In the feeling that just stepping onto the mats gives you, the laughter with your training partners and friends, and the immersion of doing...
These Breathing Tips Will Help You In Your Next BJJ Competition
Feb 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re looking to push yourself to your maximum in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it’s often not enough to focus solely on techniques. Nor on your game plan… But, even more so, on some of...
What To Expect In Your First BJJ Competition
Feb 23, 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...
These Bread Cutter Choke Details Will Make You Enemies in Competition
Feb 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Have you ever been on the receiving end of the Bread Cutter Choke? If so, you know how terrifyingly easy it is to set up and how gnarly it can feel once it takes on full-effect… And be honest...
