41yr Old Vegan BJJ Athlete in Amazing Shape: ‘I Just Eat Plants & Train Jiu-Jitsu’
Apr 06, 2015BJJEE
It’s a common misconception that athletes cannot eat a plant-based diet, because it does not provide the protein they need. In fact, many world class athletes are vegetarians or...
Highest Ranked Black Belt in France, Paulo Sergio Santos: ‘We Must be an Example for our Students’
Feb 27, 2015BJJEE
You have probably already seen him at all the IBJJF competitions. 5th degree black belt Paulo Sergio Santos is the highest ranking BJJ player in France. He is based in Paris and leads...
Dealing with Injury in BJJ
Feb 03, 2015BJJEE
Written by Shaughn Vos, BJJ instructor at Zebra MMA and Fitness in South Africa. Shaughn also writes in Crucifix Grappling. Being injured SUCKS! It is probably the most annoying...
(Video) UFC Fighter Michael Bisping Promoted to Brown Belt in BJJ
Jan 12, 2015BJJEE
UFC fighter Michael Bisping has just been promoted to brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Brady Fink. Michael Bisping has a rich combat sports background. He actually began training...
Ricardo Liborio: ‘Teammates Facing Each Other Means Team Is Successful’
Oct 14, 2014BJJEE
Ricardo Liborio is the head instructor and one of the creators of American Top Team. He is a veteran in ADCC with bronze and silver medals in 1999 and 2000 and a multiple times BJJ...
GSP’s BJJ Coach Bruno Fernandes (Assistant Professor At McGill University): ‘To Move Forward In Life You Have To Keep Facing Challenges’
Oct 14, 2014BJJEE
Bruno Fernandes is the head instructor at Gracie Barra Montreal, has a PhD, and is an assistant professor at one of the most prestigious medical schools in Canada (McGill University),...
Julien ‘Cafetao’ Cazier’, Head Instructor of Gracie Barra Paris: ‘We Are a Family’
Sep 01, 2014BJJEE
Gracie Barra Paris head instructor Julien Cazier is a 2nd degree black belt who balances a demanding job, family life, running an academy and being an active competitor on the...
Travis Stevens- How I Make The Most Out Of Training Sessions, Correcting Mistakes & Mental Toughness
Jul 18, 2014BJJEE
After his video: How I mentally prepare for a BJJ/ Judo competition, this is a description of how World class judoka and BJJ black belt Travis Stevens makes the most out of training...
Exclusive Interview With GFTeam Head Coach Julio Cesar Pereira
Jul 14, 2014BJJEE
Foto by BJJ Pix Master Julio Cesar Pereira is a highly regarded BJJ instructor and a 6 grau black belt (6th degree). Julio Cesar is also the founding member and main instructor of the world...
Part 2: Exclusive Interview With Dr. Rhadi Ferguson, Judo Olympian & BJJ Black Belt
Jul 08, 2014BJJEE
Check out part 1 of this interview Dr. Rhadi Bullard Ferguson is a Bahamian-American mixed martial arts trainer, strength and conditioning coach, motivational speaker, and black belt in judo and...
Paul Persson On Training All Forms Of Jiu-Jitsu: Traditional, Sport & BJJ
Jun 07, 2014BJJEE
It’s not often that you meet someone who is versed in all forms of Jiu-Jitsu: Traditional, Sport, BJJ and even Judo. Sweden’s Paul Persson has trained in all styles....
How to Adapt Judo for Jiu-Jitsu with Claudio Calasans
May 30, 2014BJJEE
Many jiu-jitsu practitioners would like to integrate judo into their training so as to develop a better stand-up game. As Claudio Calasans says, all fights start on the feet and even if...
Measuring Intensity In BJJ & Strength Training
May 14, 2014BJJEE
By Peter Lakatos -Strength coach for Carlson Gracie Hungary & StrongFirst Master instructor In strength sports intensity means the % of your 1RM, and for this reason...
3rd Degree Carlson Gracie Black Belt, Olavo Abreu: ‘Gracie Barra Operates Like McDonalds’
Apr 28, 2014BJJEE
Prof. Olavo Abreu is a 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under the legendary Carlson Gracie. He began his Jiu Jitsu career in 1994 training at Carlson Gracie School in Rio de...
Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘Learn wrestling if you want to compete with me’
Apr 22, 2014BJJEE
At just 25 years old, Khabib Nurmagomedov (22-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) is for sure, one of the brightest prospects in all of MMA. He’s been ragdolling all his opponents with his...
High protein diet – nearly as bad as smoking?
Mar 07, 2014bjjee
News outlets in several different countries are reporting on a new research published in the medical journal Cell Metabolism. The study finds that people who eat a diet high in animal...
Terere Reunited With His Student Andre Galvao In Barcelona, Spain
Feb 04, 2014BJJEE
2014 European Champion, Fernando Tererê is continuing his European tour. On Monday 3rd of February, the black belt met his friend and student, André Galvão , in Barcelona, Spain....
Grappling Since Day One-How Justin Rader Climbed The Ranks To Become One Of BJJ’s Elite!
Dec 23, 2013
For us fans of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, it’s easy to sit back and realize the greatness that engulfs our sport on a daily basis. We see the truly world class wage chess matches time-after-time, and...
Submission strategy with Stephen Whittier
Dec 18, 2013
So we asked Stephen Whittier about submission strategy, especially involving stronger guys. How does your body want to move First things first, in order to submit something you need to have...
Rising Star Edwin Najmi On His Training Under Romulo Barral & His Armenian Roots
Nov 23, 2013BJJEE
Edwin Najmi is a world class purple belt active competitor who trains under BJJ legend Romilo Barral. He also runs agreat FB page and website Best Of BJJ. Check out what this rising star has...
Cicero Costha, Instructor to Leandro Lo, Miyao Bros On The Success Of His Academy
Sep 30, 2013BJJEE
Cicero Costha is the instructor of 3 of today’s brightest stars: Leandro Lo , Paulo and Joao Miyao. In an interview with tatame, the Jiu-Jitsu coach tried to explain what is the formula...
From Russia With Chokes: The D’Alessandro Bros From BTT Russia
Sep 25, 2013BJJEE
Maximillion and Dillon D’Alessandro are two purple belts that have moved to Russia to teach BJJ at BTT Russia-Ludus Team. In this interview with BJJ Eastern Europe they talk about their...
Flavio Almeida On His Recent Return To Competition: “It’s A Very Intense Experience & Valuable Regardless Of The Results.”
Aug 24, 2013BJJEE
Flavio Almeida is a Bjj black belt under Gracie Barra founder, Carlos Gracie Junior, he is also the brother of UFC veteran Ricardo Almeida. Flavio is a very busy person: a husband, a father,...
Interview With South Africa’s First BJJ Black Belt: Rodney King
Jun 20, 2013BJJEE
Source: our friends at jitssa.net (South Africa’s leading BJJ website) Rodney King is currently a 3rd degree black belt under Rigan Machado, highest ranked BJJ practitioner in South...
