How To Set Up The Legendary ‘Helio Gracie Choke’
Aug 03, 2019BJJEE
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 It was said that Grandmaster...
“Borrowed Techniques” Should Still Be Called BJJ Techniques
Jul 29, 2019BJJEE
Written by Timur Ouzlaner of Gracie Humaita Israel – Haifa, BJJ black belt under Moshe Kaitz. BJJ is a relatively new and constantly evolving martial art. Every week someone...
How To Block Seio Nage & Set Up The Clock Choke
Jun 15, 2019BJJEE
In Grappling arts, the counter is very often more powerful than the initial attack. Seoi nage is a shoulder throw, one of the traditional forty throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs...
6 High Percentage Ways To Escape a Triangle Submission
Jun 04, 2019BJJEE
There are many ways to counter a triangle choke. There is the early escape, the middle escape and the late ‘Hail Mary’ escape. Saulo Ribeiro explains about how to escape from your...
Judo for BJJ: How to do Ippon Seoi Nage Without Having Your Back Taken
Apr 01, 2019BJJEE
In BJJ, if you throw someone with Seoi Nage, you have a 50% chance of getting your back taken. This happens even to the most experienced Judoka and wrestlers. This is why we need to make a slight...
BJJ Lookalikes, 2019 Updated Version
Jan 01, 2019BJJEE
No disrespect to all our BJJ heroes. It’s all in good fun. Please feel free to make suggestions and we will add them! & ...
Countering the Seoi Nage With a Bow & Arrow- Erik Paulson
Jul 21, 2018BJJEE
In Grappling arts, the counter is very often more powerful than the initial attack. Seoi nage is a shoulder throw, one of the traditional forty throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs...
One Of The Greatest Of All Time: Fernando “Margarida” Pontes 2018 HL
Mar 22, 2018BJJEE
Fernando “Margarida” Pontes is in the Top 10 of best Jiu-Jitsu competitors of all time. In the early 2000’s, he was on top of the world having won the weight and absolute at the 2001 Mundials...
The Reason Why High Intensity Interval Training Is Integral For Keeping Up With Sparring Partners
Dec 19, 2017BJJEE
In bjj you often hear a saying “do jiu-jitsu to get good at jiu-jitsu” but while this may sound good and be in essence enabling us to give ourselves permission to do...
Instructor’s Brilliant Response To ‘I’m Not Ready For My Blue Belt’
Dec 06, 2017BJJEE
So you just received your blue belt. The instructor promoted you in front of all your teammates and you were congratulated. Why do you have a feeling of not deserving it? Even if you don’t feel...
Steve Maxwell Mobility Conditioning for Combat Sport Seminar in Sarajevo, Bosnia September 23rd
Jul 30, 2017BJJEE
Steve Maxwell will be coming to Sarajevo, Bosnia and he’s ready to share some knowledge! The seminar’s theme is: Mobility Conditioning for Martial Arts & Combat Sport. It will be held...
ADCC Has A New Superfight for Renzo Gracie – Sanae Kikuta
Jul 28, 2017BJJEE
Legendary mma figure Matt Hughes was struck by an oncoming train in his pick up truck earlier last month. This has rendered him unable to match Renzo Gracie in previously scheduled ADCC...
Which Brazilian & American States Have The Most BJJ World Champions?
Jul 21, 2017BJJEE
In 2015, Brazilian BJJ website BJJ Forum conducted a study of all IBJJF Jiu Jitsu World Championships since 1996, seeking to identify which states have made the most male black belt world...
Five Grappling Super League: Lucas Barbosa Champion, Humphreys Upsets Leandro Lo
Mar 12, 2017BJJEE
Lucas Barbosa beats Louzado, Humphreys and Schrok to claim light heavyweight belt, other results The Five Grappling light heavyweight belt finally has a owner. Atos JJ’s Lucas Barbosa powered...
Steve Maxwell on Specific Strength Training for BJJ & Best Diet…
Feb 17, 2017BJJEE
Steve Maxwell is a physical educator, coach, martial artist and nomad. He is a 5th degree Jiu Jitsu blackbelt under Relson Gracie and has trained with some of the best in the business incl. Rickson...
Most Intimidating Grapplers in History: BJJ, Judo, Wrestling & Sambo
Dec 30, 2016BJJEE
The mental aspect plays a significant part in the outcome of a grappling match. In grappling arts such as Judo, BJJ, Sport Sambo or Wrestling, where there are no strikes, you don’t have to fear...
3 Ways To Counter Drop Seoi Nage
Dec 02, 2016BJJEE
Drop (knee) seoi-nage, sometimes called drop seoi-nage is a variation where you drop deeper than usual. Seoi nage is one of the highest-scoring techniques in Judo. Renown seoinage martial...
Tayane Porfirio Dominates Dern In Absolute Final of South American Championships
Nov 28, 2016BJJEE
Effects of Dern’s MMA transition might be showing a bit. The relatively new black belt Tayane Porfirio dominated in the Absolute Final of South American Championships winning 20-0....
Who Are The Most Educated Grapplers?
Oct 07, 2016BJJEE
Anyone who has ever grappled will tell you how rewarding it is. What they often neglect to mention is -how all- consuming it is. These athletes compete in some of the most challenging...
UPDATE: John Danaher Banned Jumping Guard At ALL Levels In His Gym
Sep 30, 2016BJJEE
Update John Danaher statement regarding Jumping Guard had mixed reviews in the bjj community. His star pupil Garry Tonon came to John’s rescue following some harsh criticism...
John Danaher Banned Jumping Guard At ALL Levels In His Gym
Sep 30, 2016BJJEE
John Danaher is famous for his unique coaching style that has produced a lot of effect on the submission only scene. Following several outcries for sharing his knowledge he became...
Left vs Right Grappling Stance. Who Has The Advantage?
Sep 02, 2016BJJEE
Guest post by Neil Adams MBE, an English judoka who won numerous Olympic and World Championship medals in judo representing Great Britain. Adams was the first British male to win a World...
World Master 2016 Preparations: Romulo, Xande, Shaolin And More
Aug 22, 2016BJJEE
Earlier this month BJJEE.com broke the news that Carlson Gracie Jr. is getting ready for a big comeback on the World Master Stage as a way to honor his late father, legendary fighter...
Demi Lovato Earns First Stripe
Aug 06, 2016BJJEE
Earning the first stripe is a huge landmark in a beginner’s journey. As master Saulo Ribeiro once said: “If you are doing jiu-jitsu and are a one stripe white belt, then you are...
