How Can Body Type Influence Your Jiu-Jitsu Game?
Feb 28, 2024BJJEE
In the dynamic world of Jiu-Jitsu, it’s widely acknowledged that individuals with the same weight can possess vastly different body structures. For instance, two persons both weighing 60 kilos...
Why Are Beginners in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu So Attracted to Flashy Low Percentage Techniques?
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE
Beginners in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu being attracted to flashy, low-percentage techniques is a common phenomenon and can be attributed to several factors: The Appeal of Complexity: Flashy techniques...
Vagner Rocha Explains His Approach To Rolling with Heavier & Aggressive Training Partners
Feb 25, 2024BJJEE
In a recent episode of the Mayn Idea Podcast, 2 x ADCC bronze medalist and UFC vet, Vagner Rocha, a renowned Jiu-Jitsu black belt, shared valuable insights on how to spar with larger teammates. His...
Are Pull-Ups The Secret Hack for Jiu-Jitsu Strength?
Feb 23, 2024BJJEE
Establishing good grips in BJJ and Judo is so important as very often when you dominate the grip battle and establish your dominant grips you can control and dominate your opponent. I personally work...
Firas Zahabi Explains How to Develop Insane Cardio for MMA & Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 22, 2024BJJEE
In a detailed video posted on the Tristar Gym YouTube channel, renowned MMA coach Firas Zahabi shares his expert insights on developing exceptional cardio for mixed martial arts (MMA) and Jiu-Jitsu....
How can I get good results in Jiu-Jitsu, even though I can’t train every day?
Feb 20, 2024BJJEE
Optimizing Your Jiu Jitsu Training Without a Daily Commitment. We dedicated jiu jitsu practitioners understand the importance of daily training to drive improvements in performance and...
The Importance of Rest & Sleep for Jiu Jitsu Athletes
Feb 20, 2024BJJEE
The Importance of Rest for Jiu Jitsu Athletes. Staying consistently trained in jiu jitsu is crucial for accelerating skill development. However, rest also plays an important role in the pursuit of...
Changing your Strategy Could be What you Need to Become a Jiu-Jitsu Champion
Feb 20, 2024BJJEE
Developing an Effective Strategy is Key to Achieving Success in Jiu-Jitsu Competition. While it would be ideal to achieve our goals with minimal effort, true accomplishment is found through...
Why Did Khabib Nurmagomedov Ask to Wear a White Belt in a BJJ Academy?
Feb 19, 2024BJJEE
Khabib Nurmagomedov, known for his humility and respect for martial arts traditions, wore a white belt at a Jiu-Jitsu academy in Dubai, despite being a UFC champion, world champion in Sambo and a...
Find Out What Your Game Is in Jiu Jitsu. This Will Make a Big Difference in Your BJJ Strategies
Feb 13, 2024BJJEE
Determine Your Strengths and Specialties in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. There is no doubt that a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter must be well-rounded, mastering positions across the sport. Fighters must know...
Being Promoted for Winning a Jiu-Jitsu Competition, Right or Wrong?
Feb 12, 2024BJJEE
In the realm of Jiu Jitsu, the pinnacle of recognition is often marked by the acquisition of a new belt, signifying the completion of a stage and readiness for the next. The traditional sequence of...
Did you know that Teaching Jiu-Jitsu to Foreigners Was once a Crime?
Feb 12, 2024BJJEE
Did you know that Jiu Jitsu, now one of the most widely taught martial arts worldwide, was once considered a forbidden art, restricted to a select few? The journey of Jiu Jitsu from its ancient roots...
How To Perfect The Imanari Roll In BJJ
Feb 06, 2024BJJEE
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...
Here’s Why So Many People Fall In Love With Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 06, 2024BJJEE
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...
Rickson Gracie Explains How Jiu-Jitsu Drives Anxiety Away
Feb 01, 2024BJJEE
What do the BJJ student, the singer and the deep-sea diver have in common? All three will struggle to excel if they do not understand their own breathing processes. As Rickson notes, “I was...
A Closer Look At The Many CEOs And Celebrities Who Train In Martial Arts And Why
Jan 21, 2024BJJEE
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...
Alexandre ‘Soca’ Freitas: “It Doesn’t Matter How Good We Are In Jiu-Jitsu…”
Jan 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
With a career spanning over three decades, Alexandre “Soca” Freitas has become a legend in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – not just for his competitive achievements, but also for...
I’m Getting Smashed By Lower Belts & Feel Like I’m Not Improving
Jan 06, 2024BJJEE
Have you recently hit a plateau in Jiu-Jitsu? Does it seem that, no matter how much you’re trying to learn and apply new techniques, you just can’t seem to improve? You might be tempted to push...
John Danaher’s Analysis Settles the Whole Gi Against No Gi Jiu-Jitsu Debate
Jan 06, 2024BJJEE
John Danaher is a BJJ black belt under Renzo Gracie, and is known as one of the best BJJ instructors in the world. The New Zealand born black belt has been praised by the BJJ community as being a...
Gilbert Burns Once “Popped” Francis Ngannou’s Arm During BJJ Training
Dec 31, 2023BJJEE
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has undergone a notable evolution in his mixed martial arts career. Initially recognized for his striking talents, Ngannou has developed into a...
Saulo Ribeiro & John Danaher On Why You Shouldn’t Care About Your BJJ Belt Progression
Dec 30, 2023BJJEE
The belt system is one of the most heated debates in BJJ and it seems that there is no universal standard. Firas Zahabi Calls Out BJJ McDojos Promoting Students Based on Attendance & Why Does It...
Advanced Tactics for Solo Play in Warzone
Dec 25, 2023BJJEE
In the high-octane world of Warzone, solo play demands a unique set of skills and strategies. Without the backup of a squad, players must rely on their wits, reflexes, and a deep understanding of the...
Afraid To Compete in Jiu-Jitsu? How To Face Your Fears & Let Them Fuel You
Dec 21, 2023BJJEE
Many jiu jitsu athletes experience fear regarding competition, which can prevent them from achieving growth and testing their skills. However, competition provides valuable opportunities for...
How Can You Earn Your Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Faster Than Average?
Dec 20, 2023BJJEE
If you are hoping for a simple or magical solution to accelerate your progress toward a black belt, we regret to inform you that this article does not offer such an approach. For most Jiu Jitsu...
