Gordon Ryan Mocks Men’s Mental Health Struggles: ‘Soft Men & Complainers’
May 09, 2024BJJEE
ADCC champion Gordon Ryan sparked a debate following a video post where he echoed UFC president Dana White’s controversial views on men and emotional expression. In the video, White...
Rener Gracie: ‘If You Feel Like You Have To Survive Your Jiu-Jitsu School, You’re at the Wrong School’
Apr 10, 2024BJJEE
It definitely requires a special type of person to actively train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Only 3% of the people who start training will eventually get to black belt. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing at an...
Is “Muscle Memory” in BJJ A Real Thing?
Apr 02, 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...
Nutritionist Answers: Does The Gracie Diet Really Work?
Apr 02, 2024BJJEE
Rorion found that Gracie Jiu-jitsu is more than just a sport, it’s a lifestyle. A lifestyle based on keeping the body healthy. The “Gracie Diet” is a method of eating developed during...
[WATCH] Police Officer Skillfully Executes A Double Leg Takedown & Kimura On Unruly Suspect
Feb 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s not everyday you see law enforcement officers being superbly skilled at martial arts… But this one police officer trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for sure. Footage has emerged of an...
The Time a 17yr old Gordon Ryan Competed Against Someone 3x His Weight
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE
“How can I beat someone better than me?” instructors get this question a lot and you might be wondering the same thing too. The answer is to be specialized in one area, either technical...
The Right Way To Ask Your Instructor For a Promotion in BJJ
Feb 19, 2024BJJEE
This is a sentiment most everyone has felt at one time or another throughout their jiu jitsu journey. Their hard work and sacrifice has been causally overlooked by their instructor, the person with...
Myths That Jiu-Jitsu Athletes Still Make about Nutrition
Feb 06, 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...
No More ‘Dad Bod’: How Much Does Training in Jiu-Jitsu Affect Your Weight?
Feb 02, 2024BJJEE
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an effective way to lose extra weight. You’re less likely to get bored with your training compared to conventional workouts like running, swimming, or lifting...
How To Escape The Worst Position in Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 28, 2024BJJEE
Have you ever been stuck in the position which many may call “The Worst Position Ever” where your opponent has taken your back, put his hooks in, and has your face-down on the mat? ...
Obvious Bad Habits That Are Preventing You From Reaching Your Jiu-Jitsu Goals
Jan 18, 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...
John Danaher Shows A Double Leg Setup from Half Guard
Jan 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Many BJJ practitioners have made a career from forcing an under hook half guard and sweeping or taking the back. This is a common method of playing guard used by a lot of elite level grapplers such...
BJJ Black Belt Confronts Home Intruder
Jan 12, 2024BJJEE
One can never necessarily be completely “ready” for a real self defense situation, however, we can increase our odds of surviving against a violent attacker by targeting certain moves, and...
The Legend Masahiko Kimura Teaches A Rolling Kimura Set Up
Jan 07, 2024BJJEE
Certain terms are used to specify a medial keylock technique in combat sports. In judo, it is known as gyaku ude-garami (reverse arm entanglement) or simply ude-garami. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu refers to...
BJJ Blue Belt Submits BJJ Black Belt in Tournament, Casually Shakes it Off
Dec 30, 2023BJJEE
In a BJJ competition, anything can happen. You will often see surprises, especially in the No Gi divisions where some competition mix the belt levels. It’s not uncommon to see a blue belt face a...
Join The Epic Roll Revolution: Get The Limited Edition Five Finger Death Punch Gi
Dec 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In the dynamic world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there’s a trend rapidly gaining momentum – the market for limited edition custom gis! And, at the forefront of this exciting wave is Epic...
Nick Rodriguez Explains EBI Overtime Start, Escapes & Attacks
Nov 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to competition and tournaments in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it can be often quite difficult to navigate the landscape of all sorts of different rules – and not be confused so as to...
You Need To Learn The “Scissor Sweep With Hiza Guruma” Technique
Nov 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re looking to improve your Jiu-Jitsu, then you shouldn’t be looking to just add random techniques upon random techniques. Rather, you should be looking for ways to improve your...
John Danaher Has The Best Way For Older Athletes To Enter Into X Guard
Nov 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s face it… Entering and executing some positions in Jiu-Jitsu when you’re an older practitioner isn’t exactly easy. Nor can it be, given the flexibility/mobility...
Gordon Ryan Explains Everything You Need To Know About No-Gi Half Guard
Nov 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Half Guard is one of those positions that can be played by a wide array of people in Jiu-Jitsu – both young and old, explosive and slow. Which is why you should definitely aim to work on it...
How To Do The Perfect Armbar In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Nov 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Armbar is one of those techniques that you learn in the very beginning of your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey… But that will take a lifetime to perfect. And you should take as much time as...
Wanna Know How NOT To Get Smashed By Younger Practitioners In BJJ?
Nov 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re a bit of an older BJJ practitioner, right? You don’t even have to be old to feel old on the mats. You can be as young as 30, and yet feel old because there’re those...
Here’s How To Escape The Back (EBI Overtime Start)
Nov 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to events with the EBI ruleset, once the match goes into overtime each competitor gets a shot at either their opponent’s back, with both leg hooks and a seat belt – or the...
Gordon Ryan Shows The Best Way To Escape From Body Triangle
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Oh man… You’re stuck in the Body Triangle, aren’t you? Well, if there is a terrible position to be stuck in when it comes to Jiu-Jitsu, the Body Triangle probably reigns supreme...
