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...
The Snap Down Setup Against (Bad) Wrestlers In Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The reality is that the majority of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes are bad at wrestling. And not just when it comes to their offense, but their defense as well – for example, their reaction time...
Nicholas Meregali vs. Matheus Diniz Set For UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6
Feb 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s been announced that Nicholas Meregali is scheduled to face off against former ADCC champion Matheus Diniz – at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6! The match will take place on March 3, in...
Ryan Hall Explains How He Got Really Good at Jiu-Jitsu Really Fast
Feb 15, 2024BJJEE
If you have some experience on the mats, then you’re probably well aware that there are no real „shortcuts“ in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It’s all a matter of hard work, persistence, of being...
How Good is Gordon Ryan’s No Gi Game When He Transitions to Gi BJJ?
Feb 15, 2024BJJEE
If you’ve been training just no-gi so far, it can be quite intimidating to transition to the gi… But why is this so? And what can you do about it? Gordon Ryan has been on a streak lately winning...
Gordon Ryan Slams BJJ Athletes Claiming To Be Natural But Secretly Using PED’s
Feb 06, 2024BJJEE
Today’s biggest No Gi grappling athlete, Gordon Ryan draws attention for his high-level game and also for his declarations off the mats. Last month, the American faced former teammate Nick...
Will we ever see the king of BJJ enter an MMA cage?
Feb 06, 2024BJJEE
Gordon Ryan has been the talk of the town amongst Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enthusiasts for many years. The multi-time ADCC world champion regularly tops headlines and is often regarded as “The King of...
Training Report: Poland, Possibly the Best Place to Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Europe
Jan 30, 2024BJJEE
Written by Ben, BJJ purple belt from the USA. Robert Drysdale: “BJJ Level In Poland Is On Par With Brazil” Thirty years ago, outside of Brazil, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was unheard of outside niche...
Carlson Gracie Jr. Reveals Who Was The Toughest Gracie Of Them All: “He Didn’t Run From Anyone”
Jan 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent conversation on the “Connect Cast” podcast, Carlson Gracie Jr. – son of the legendary Carlson Gracie – shared an intriguing insight into his father’s view of the...
Tye Ruotolo vs. Izaak Michell Submission Grappling World Title Match Announced For ONE 166: Qatar
Jan 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Tye Ruotolo, the reigning ONE Championship Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion, is preparing for a monumental title defense… As he is scheduled to face Izaak Michell at ONE 166:...
Roberto Cyborg Explains What Keeps Him Motivated To Compete in BJJ Despite IBJJF Doping Ban
Jan 13, 2024BJJEE
BJJ world champion Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu is confirmed in the Absolute GP of BJJ Stars 10, to be disputed on Saturday, April 22nd, in São Paulo, Brazil. At 42 years old, Cyborg said he was...
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza Shows Best Takedown Drills And Grips For Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Your takedowns could use some work, couldn’t they? Yup, it’s time to start improving them – and there’s no better way to do that than to focus on your grips and drills!...
Coming Back to Jiu-Jitsu After an Extended Break. Don’t Make This Mistake
Jan 09, 2024BJJEE
Written by Benjamin Reed, BJJ purple belt from the USA, follow him instagram.com/benjamin_reed_phuket Many people have this idealistic view that their progression from white to Blackbelt is going to...
Masahiko Kimura’s Brilliant Solution for Guard Pullers
Jan 07, 2024BJJEE
Pulling guard in the BJJ world is often ridiculed by Judoka and Wrestlers who see it as a cowardly way to face someone. Nowadays with the rules of sport BJJ, you can win matches with very little...
How To Compete With Younger Athletes In Jiu-Jitsu? John Danaher Explains
Jan 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you find yourself as an older Jiu-Jitsu student? Perhaps you’ve just begun your journey and have some questions. Or possibly, you have a bit of experience already but aren’t certain...
The Emotional Reason Mica Galvao Started Training BJJ: “Jiu-Jitsu Was Something He Never Missed”
Dec 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
At the age of just 20 years old, Mica Galvao is already as a formidable force in the world of Jiu-Jitsu. And, well, his journey in BJJ began when he was just two years old – a decision he took...
Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu Promoted To 5th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Dec 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu, a well-known BJJ competitor and the founder of “Fight Sports”, has recently achieved a significant milestone… As he has been promoted to 5th...
Who Are the Top Earning Current Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes?
Dec 03, 2023BJJEE
While pay in professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling remains relatively low compared to other professional sports, several top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners regularly compete in multiple...
Haisam Rida Steps Up For A Showdown Against Mason Fowler (UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5)
Dec 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Haisam Rida has been announced as the replacement for Gordon Ryan – in the highly anticipated match against Mason Fowler! The two athletes will face each other on December 10th, 2023, at the...
Lachlan Giles Shows How To Pass Half Guard (No-Gi)
Nov 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Passing the opponent’s Half Guard can be extraordinarily difficult… Especially against someone who knows what they’re doing. Whose goal is to play the Half Guard game as much as...
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza Teaches The Best Grips Take Everybody Down In Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, known – among other things – for his superb takedown and throw skills. So, if you want to improve your stand-up game in...
Brian Glick Shows Heel Hook Attack From K Guard (Must-Learn)
Nov 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to guards in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, not a lot of them are as resourceful as the K Guard. And not only is this guard an extremely resourceful one, but it’s also somewhat unexpected...
How To Do Standing Back Takes In BJJ
Oct 29, 2023BJJEE
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...
The “Body Lock Quick Switch” Is Your New Favorite Guard Pass
Oct 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Body Lock passing is one of the best ways to pass guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. So, here’s a neat variation to it: the Body Lock Quick Switch! Jay Rodriguez demonstrates this guard passing...
