Best Way to Overcome Jiu-Jitsu Competition Anxiety
Mar 15, 2024BJJEE
Written by Gile Huni., a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions can be nerve-wracking, even for experienced practitioners. It’s...
Mental Tip: A BJJ Competition Is Just Like Going Training At Another Academy
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
„Well, I just hope that I don’t fall asleep from waiting, rather than from being choked out“, says one jiujiteiro to another as he waits – for the fourth consecutive hour – to hear his...
Four Fundamentals of BJJ
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE
There are specific values that BJJ practitioners hold fast to make them effective in the sport. So, if you want to learn and excel in BJJ, it would be best to master these fundamental principles....
BJJ Lifestyle in Eastern Europe: A Deep Dive into the Training Culture for Students
Mar 09, 2024BJJEE
At its core, the BJJ lifestyle is about more than just the hours spent drilling techniques and sparring on the mats. It’s a holistic approach to living that encompasses nutrition, physical...
Unwritten Jiu-Jitsu Rules You Need To Follow… Or Do You?
Mar 08, 2024BJJEE
In the realm of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there are numerous unwritten rules that govern the conduct and practices within the community. Let us take a deep dive into these norms in this article....
The BJJ Mental Game Secret Bernardo Faria Learned From Marcelo Garcia To Win Tournaments
Mar 03, 2024BJJEE
In an enlightening video on his channel, Bernardo Faria, a 5x World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, shares a crucial psychological strategy he learned from Marcelo Garcia, a legend in the sport....
Zoltan Bathory of Five Finger Death Punch Wants MMA Fight with Podcaster Who Tried To Intimidate Him
Feb 29, 2024BJJEE
Zoltan Bathory, the founding guitar player of the famous band Five Finger Death Punch and a jiu-jitsu artist married into the Gracie family, found himself in an odd situation. Bathory is a black belt...
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...
Bernardo Faria’s Advice on What White Belts Should Focus on In The First 12 Months In Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 26, 2024BJJEE
Embarking on the journey of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a white belt is a transformative experience marked by challenges, triumphs, and an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Bernardo Faria, a very...
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...
“Why Should I learn Takedowns When I Can Just Pull guard?”
Feb 22, 2024BJJEE
The argument “Why should I learn takedowns when I can just pull guard?” is a common one heard in Jiu-Jitsu circles. However, this mindset overlooks the importance of having a complete...
How To Improve Your Gi And No-Gi BJJ Skills At The Same Time
Feb 22, 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...
Olympic Medalist Boxer Tries BJJ For 30 Days – Here Are His Thoughts
Feb 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Tony Jeffries is an Olympic bronze medalist boxer who recently took it upon himself to try out Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 30 days… And to see just how good he could get at the end of that 30-day...
BJJ Blue Belt with 62 Tournament Matches Tries Out Judo Sparring
Feb 21, 2024BJJEE
“BJJ Players Will Never Reach Their Full Potential Unless They Cross Train In Other Grappling Arts.” Judo and BJJ: Similar Jacket, different rules and mentality. Judo training will vastly improve...
The Surprising Psychological And Meditative Benefits Of BJJ
Feb 20, 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...
Power Up! The Top 5 Ways To Develop Explosiveness For BJJ
Feb 20, 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...
I’m a Lightweight, Should I Compete in the Open Weight Division?
Feb 12, 2024BJJEE
For lightweight Jiu Jitsu practitioners contemplating whether to compete in the absolute (open weight class), the challenge of facing larger opponents can be daunting. However, it’s crucial to...
Rickson Gracie on the two Types of White Belts Most Likely to Quit Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 12, 2024BJJEE
The Two Main Types of White Belts Likely to Discontinue Jiu-Jitsu Training Jiu-jitsu is a highly effective martial art that can transform individuals in profound ways. For those who feel physically...
Exploring the Synergy Between Martial Arts and Sports Betting
Feb 10, 2024BJJEE
When we think about the excitement of sports, there’s a palpable energy that courses through fans and athletes alike. It’s in the thrill of a perfectly executed move, in the suspense of a...
Garry Tonon: “Don’t Treat Your BJJ Academy Like a Drive-Thru”
Feb 09, 2024BJJEE
In a recent podcast interview, Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Garry Tonon spoke to the importance of cultivating a healthy coach-student dynamic. He cautioned against viewing the membership fee...
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida: “BJJ Competition More Stressful than MMA”
Feb 09, 2024BJJEE
Seasoned athlete Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida recently revealed an insightful perspective. He stated that competing in mixed martial arts brings less pressure compared to his traditional...
Jiu-Jitsu Fitness Fallacy: “Lifting Weights Makes You Slow”
Feb 07, 2024BJJEE
Written By Simon Hayes, BJJ black belt and instructor at Carlson Gracie London, UK. This is my favourite. A real old school “i was once a contender” 1970’s bit of dialogue. In the...
The Difference Between Rickson & Helio Gracie’s Style of Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 28, 2024BJJEE
Kron Gracie, the son of Rickson Gracie talks about the difference between the styles of Jiu-Jitsu of his grandfather, Helio Gracie and his father Rickson Gracie. For Kron, Helio Gracie should be...
Should MMA & Jiu-Jitsu Fighters Have Cheat Meals?
Jan 22, 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...
