Craig Jones Opens Up About PED Use: “The Next Generation Is Gonna Take It Anyway”
May 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has been making waves recently in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, most notably by organizing the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) – a $1 million tournament that is going to take...
Mason Fowler Confirms Participation At Craig Jones Invitational (CJI)
May 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, it’s official… Mason Fowler, winner of ADCC East & West Coast Trials 2019 and 2021 & an ADCC veteran, has decided to compete at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) rather than...
ADCC’s Head Organizer Mo Jassim Addresses ‘CJI’ & Athlete Pull-Outs
May 28, 2024BJJEE
In an exclusive interview with Ag. Fight, Mo Jassim, the organizer of the ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) World Championship, shared exciting details about the upcoming 2024 event, highlighting new...
Gordon Ryan Blasts Craig Jones for Associating with Controversial Ukrainian Battalion
May 28, 2024BJJEE
Craig Jones has shaken the Jiu-Jitsu world by announcing the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) tournament on the same date as ADCC 2024. The tournament will offer a $2 million cash prize spread across...
Jozef Chen Announces Appearance At Craig Jones Invitational (CJI)
May 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s official: Jozef Chen will compete at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI)! He has announced it via social media, with a funny caption: If I win [the million dollars] I guess I shouldn’t...
ADCC Head Organizer Announces Greasing Ban: “I Don’t Care If You Have Dry Skin”
May 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent livestream, ADCC Head Organizer Mo Jassim addressed the problem of greasing – a practice that has plagued various grappling competitions. Jassim made it clear that the upcoming ADCC...
UFC Invitational 7: Surprising Upsets, Kaynan Duarte Submitted by Brown Belt
May 16, 2024BJJEE
Wednesday night, May 15th was full of grappling excitement at the UFC Invitational 7 held at the Ultimate facilities in Las Vegas, USA. The event delivered one of the biggest surprises of the year as...
Understanding the History of the ADCC World Championship Superfight
Apr 30, 2024BJJEE
The Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) World Championship is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious events in the world of submission grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Founded in 1998 by...
New Wave vs B-Team: Which Gym Reigns Supreme for Jiu-Jitsu Training?
Apr 15, 2024BJJEE
Jiu-Jitsu enthusiasts often find themselves debating the merits of different gyms, especially when considering where to train among the top contenders. In Austin, Texas, two gyms stand out due to...
Eddie Bravo Announces Inaugural EBI Open: A Shift In Professional Grappling
Mar 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Eddie Bravo has just revealed plans to host the inaugural EBI Open Tournament in El Paso, Texas – scheduled for June 17, 2024! Since its inception in 2014, EBI has stuck to the model of...
Roberto Jimenez Frustrated Over Not Getting An ADCC Invite: “What More Does It Take?”
Mar 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Roberto Jimenez, the reigning IBJJF No-Gi absolute champion, is making a strong push for an invitation to the prestigious 2024 ADCC World Championships. Despite his series of more than impressive...
UFC Fightpass 6: Craig Jones Submits Lovato Jr in 1 min, Meregali Wins by RNC
Mar 04, 2024BJJEE
During the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6, a series of thrilling no-gi super fights captivated the audience. The event kicked off with an intense match between Ronaldo Junior and Kody Steele. Ronaldo...
WNO 22 Results & Review: Brazilian Gi Competitors Dominate
Feb 11, 2024BJJEE
The no-gi competitions hosted by WNO showcase an exceptionally high caliber of athletes and matches. Gala number 22 can be considered a success. There were several unexpected outcomes, including...
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...
Craig Jones vs. Rafael Lovato Jr. Match Announced For UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6
Feb 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6, set for March 3rd, 2024, is gearing up to be a super exciting event in the submission grappling world! Why? Well, among other things, because it’s just been...
Strength Matters: Most Jacked BJJ Athletes
Jan 26, 2024BJJEE
Photo: Mike Calimbas Photography Helio Gracie believed superior technique could overcome all other disadvantages but in an effort to be at the top of their game – these jiujiteros put some serious...
Yuri Simoes Gets into Heated Altercation with AJ Agazarm at UFC Fight Pass Invitational
Dec 11, 2023BJJEE
The UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 event, held on December 11th, turned out to be an evening of exciting Jiu-Jitsu matches… Here are the full results! NICHOLAS MEREGALI BEATS FELIPE PENA...
Here’s How To Do The Cartwheel Pass In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Cartwheel Pass is one of those guard passes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that can seem dangerous and complicated… Which it most certainly is – if you don’t know how to do it. In...
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...
Quintet 4: Craig Jones Carries B-Team To Victory
Sep 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
At Yokohama Arena in Japan on September 10, the B-Team won the title at Quintet 4 – secured by a standout performance from team captain Craig Jones. The team faced off against Team Polaris and...
Robert Degle Betraying his Own Kind: How To Pass a Leglocker’s Guard
Sep 01, 2023BJJEE
When searching on Google for ways to counter leg lockers, you will come across various counter-curses that aim to remove the leg-locker curse or leg-locking spell, which are fictional spells from the...
The Spiral Ride: Better Way To Control Opponents In Turtle
Aug 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Turtle position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is nowhere as greatly explored as other positions are. That is to say: there are a number of possibilities when your opponent turtles up, both for...
Gordon Ryan Shows How To Do The Perfect Body Lock Pass
Apr 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Body Lock passing: one of the most efficient styles of passing guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. But, truth be told, there are a lot of details to get right for it. Body Lock passing can be a great...
Haisam Rida Officially Joins B-Team Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Haisam Rida is one of the best and most athletic heavyweight Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors today. And he’s just made the decision to officially join B-Team Jiu-Jitsu! Rida has been a part of...
