Draculino: “The Technical Level of Today’s Jiu-Jitsu is Way Higher Than It Used To Be”
Jan 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Vinicius „Draculino“ Magalhães is a world-class coach who developed athletes such as Romulo Barral and Samuel Braga; and is known as a first person to open a Gracie Barra academy outside of Rio...
What Are The Real Benefits Of Powerlifting For Jiu-Jitsu?
Sep 12, 2021BJJEE
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique is king. How else would a much smaller person beat a bigger person if it wasn’t for superior technique. Strength however frowned upon, is also important...
Keenan Cornelius’ Brilliant Adaption of The Straightjacket Back System For The Gi
Aug 24, 2021BJJEE
Back control in Jiu Jitsu is a very powerful position. If you have been training for a while, you have probably heard about the straightjacket back attack system made famous by the infamous Danaher...
The Best Leg Lockers in Gi BJJ Today
Aug 04, 2021BJJEE
Gi training is often quite different from NoGi training. The multitude of grips can be taxing but it can also be of help. It all depends upon the practitioner. These are some of the most exciting...
Submission Underground (SUG) 25 Full Card Line-Up Preview
Jul 16, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
This Sunday, July 18, the Submission Underground (SUG) 25 will take place. It’s going to be a stacked and extremely exciting card! Here’s the full line-up preview. SUBMISSION...
Greatest Rivalries of Jiu-Jitsu: Gracie Barra vs. Alliance
Apr 20, 2021BJJEE
Many team rivalries have left significant marks in the history of BJJ. Although BJJ`s roots go down to just one family, through the years practitioners of this martial art have divisioned themselves...
What Is The Best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team Of All Time?
Apr 19, 2021BJJEE
Many team rivalries have left significant marks in the history of BJJ. Although BJJ`s roots go down to just one family, through the years practitioners of this martial art have divisioned themselves...
Galvao Shows Support For Sexual Harrassment of Women & Shaves His Eyebrows
Mar 25, 2021BJJEE
It seems as though the zeitgeist is going through significant changes with the #metoo movement. Still there’s plenty to be said about the culture of society and the need for focus on self defense...
The Phenomenal Growth Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the British Army
Nov 15, 2020BJJEE
The ascendance of Jiu-Jitsu within the British Army has been nothing short of meteoric. Within the space of 4 years Jiu-Jitsu has transitioned in the British Army from an unrecognised obscure...
Freestyle Wrestler Enters Judo Tournament, Wins Using Pure Wrestling
Sep 26, 2020BJJEE
Here is an interesting video showing a freestyle wrestler entering a Judo tournament. He is able to dominate by using typical wrestling techniques such as far side cradle, three quarter Nelson, near...
The Secret of Michael Langhi’s World Class Spider Guard
Sep 01, 2020BJJEE
The Spider Guard is a very effective type of guard in BJJ and has been heavily used since the late 1980’s. The spider guard is specific to the gi (kimono) but can also be used in a modified way in...
Top 10 Fastest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Promotions in History
Jul 26, 2020BJJEE
The road to a black belt is usually a long and hard one full of ups and downs. The average time to get promoted to black is from 8 to 14 years. It took me 12 years to get my black belt but for some...
Mastering The Poker Face in Jiu-Jitsu
May 23, 2020BJJEE
From time to time we all get baffled by the sheer will and determination to keep going many competitors exhibit. There was Leandro Lo being kneebarred, Romulo Barral being toe holded, Miyao being leg...
These Are The 10 Best Takedown Artists in Grappling
May 19, 2020BJJEE
Wrestling is an inevitable part of submission grappling/BJJ and a key factor in many matches on elite and amateur level. BJJ practitioners are often criticized for neglecting their takedown game, but...
Missing Jiu-Jitsu? This Amazing New BJJ Documentary Will Give You Hope
May 13, 2020BJJEE
Jiu-Jitsu. Arte Suave. The Gentle Art. A Way of Life. We are all missing it so much right now. Gym s all around the world are closed and we don’t know when we will get to train again. This...
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...
5 Biggest Mistakes in your BJJ journey and How To Learn From Them
Feb 24, 2020BJJEE
Although every Jiu Jitsu journey is unique, most people do happen to make some common mistakes somewhere along the way. In this article we will look at 5 of the mistakes you can make during your BJJ...
Draculino Blasts 10th Planet JJ, “American Jiu-Jitsu”: There Is Only Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 05, 2020BJJEE
Vinicius „Draculino“ Magalhães is a fifth-degree black belt under the legendary founder of Gracie Barra, Carlos Gracie Jr. A part of the „golden generation“ of BJJ, he has trained with other...
Shinya Aoki Has 5 Submissions From Back Control To Show You
Nov 07, 2019BJJEE
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...
‘Draculino’ On How 40+ Year Olds Stay Fit & Injury Free
Nov 07, 2019BJJEE
Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhães is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fifth degree black belt under Carlos Gracie, Jr. and also at the same time a brown belt in Judo, and a Muay Thai expert. He has...
How To Use Your POKER FACE in a Grappling Match
Oct 07, 2019BJJEE
From time to time we all get baffled by the sheer will and determination to keep going many competitors exhibit. There was Leandro Lo being kneebarred, Romulo Barral being toe holded, Miyao being leg...
Scare Your Training Partners With ‘The Exorcist’ Guard Submission by Draculino
Sep 23, 2019BJJEE
Closed guard is an old time classic that’s one of the most commonly seen techniques in practice and in real life altercations. It’s a great position for the one on the bottom since they have...
Catch Them with The Hidden Collar Gi Guillotine by Vinicius “Draculino”
Sep 12, 2019BJJEE
The Guillotine choke is an extremely popular submission in both Gi and NoGi. It is one of the first submissions many people learn and one of the most effective. There are a multitude of...
