“Switching” Schools: Old School BJJ Black Belt Offers Very Wise Advice
Sep 26, 2019BJJEE
“jiu-jitsu é a única arte marcial que tem família” (Jiu-Jitsu is the only martial art that has a family) Team switching in Jiu-Jitsu is a very controversial topic that will always provoke...
The Gracie Slap- How to REALLY Slap Someone Who is Assaulting You
Aug 14, 2018BJJEE
The slap is believed to be a very effective technique by the Gracie family. While Renzo Gracie learned it from his father, his younger cousins Rener and Ryron Gracie actually even have it on their...
Watch 58 yr Old Coral Belt Fabio Santos Rolling. Still Flexible & Strong
Jul 23, 2015BJJEE
Fábio Santos (born April 4, 1956) is a red and black belt instructor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Santos graduated with a BA in physical education from the Universidade Gama Filho. Upon...
Top 10 Boxers in the World & Those Who Excel at BJJ
Apr 27, 2024BJJEE
There is little talk of boxing in the Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) world, but as we have seen over the last several years, the possibility of boxers moving into mixed martial arts (MMA) is higher than...
John Danaher on The Future of New Wave Jiu-Jitsu & the Rising Difficulty of ADCC
Mar 26, 2024BJJEE
In a recent interview at the Roka Performance Lab in Austin, Texas, Jiu-Jitsu coach John Danaher delved into various topics related to ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) and his team’s preparation for...
ADXC 3: Why Is Rayron Gracie vs. Fellipe Andrew An Instantly Historical Match?
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Held last March 2nd, ADXC 3 was born with the status of a historic event. Being the first edition of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship outside the capital of the UAE, the tournament featured a...
That’s Pathetic: Worst Excuses You Will Hear From BJJ Competitors That Lost
Mar 15, 2024BJJEE
My dog ate my homework. My alarm clock didn’t work… Excuses, excuses, excuses. When you go to a Ju-Jitsu competition, what is the most common question you hear? “How did you...
What is the Ideal Age to Start Jiu-Jitsu in Order to Become a BJJ World Champion?
Feb 22, 2024BJJEE
Age plays a crucial role in training for professional competition. Starting Jiu-Jitsu training at an older age (e.g., 21 to 30) makes it challenging to reach the level required to win major...
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...
Craig Jones: “The Whole Leg Lock Phase in Jiu-Jitsu Has Already Passed”
Aug 20, 2023BJJEE
Gunnar Nelson is a professional Jiu Jitsu and MMA fighter from Iceland. Gunnar started training in BJJ under Ireland’s Joh Kavanagh and he placed fourth in the ADCC tournament (open weight...
Are IBJJF PED Suspensions Pointless? Cyborg & Mica Galvao To Participate in $40,000 Tournament
Apr 18, 2023BJJEE
Suspensions for the use of illegal substances by the best athletes in BJJ have been pouring in recently. Roberto Cyborg Abreu was caught after the IBJJF No-Gi World Championship and Mica Galvao after...
Felipe Pena On Making The Transition To MMA: “It’s Now Or Never”
Mar 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Pena wants to start fighting in the MMA octagon as soon as possible… And he feels that it’s a matter of “now or never”. Speaking on the recent “Trocação...
Mica Galvao Defends Traditional Jiu-Jitsu: “I Feel Responsible To Not Let Tradition Die”
Feb 24, 2023BJJEE
As the popularity of no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grows, many feel like traditional Jiu-Jitsu – the one fought in the gi – is slowly decaying away… And so does Mica Galvao. The young...
Fedor Emelianenko: “I’ll Stay Involved – MMA Is In My Blood”
Feb 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Fedor Emelianenko, the all-time heavyweight MMA legend, recently retired from the sport – following his first-round TKO loss against Ryan Bader, at Bellator 290. Nevertheless, “The Last...
Legacy: The Storied Career Of Andre Galvao
Jan 20, 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 Ideal Grappler: An Alternative Perspective
Jan 20, 2023John Brashear
Fighting is a business now. People at the highest levels of every combat sport are pretty much done working for free (except for you IBJJF, you’re the exception for some reason.) As with all...
20 Best Submission Grapplers of the Modern Era You Must Know
Jan 06, 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 Heel Hook Which Kade Ruotolo Used To Submit Mica Galvao at ADCC 2022
Oct 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Gracie Mag On October 21, Kade Ruotolo will face Uali Kurzhev, a 4x world champion in Sambo, for the ONE Championship’s inaugural Lightweight Submission Grappling world title....
The History And Significance Of The ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship
Sep 22, 2022BJJEE
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...
ADCC 2022 -77kg Preview & Predictions
Sep 16, 2022BJJEE
The wait is finally over; the biggest tournament in grappling history will take place this weekend at the Thomas & Mack stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2022 ADCC World Championship is filled...
These Are the Most Controversial People in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 12, 2022BJJEE
BJJ is a fast growing sport and its community is very tight knit and passionate. Some leading figures of the BJJ community (athletes or instructors) have a huge following which means that...
The 6 Best Takedown Artists In The UFC
Sep 08, 2022BJJEE
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...
John Danaher Explains Why Chokes Are Superior to Heel Hooks
Feb 03, 2022BJJEE
“For the choke, there are no “tough guys”. With an arm lock he can be tough and resist the pain. With the choke he just passes out, goes to sleep.” Helio Gracie Setting up chokes is an...
Tom DeBlass Autobiography Reaches #1 Bestseller on Amazon
Nov 18, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass is one of the most well-known Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and coaches. He is a black belt under Ricardo Almeida, and is a successful BJJ and MMA athlete. However, at the moment, he is...
