Cleber Sousa Looking Forward To ONE Submission Grappling Match vs Osamah Almarwai
Mar 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Cleber Sousa is all set for his next big challenge in ONE Championship… As he’s gearing up for a submission grappling match against the 2022 IBJJF no-gi world champion Osamah Almarwai!...
Which Are The Best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies in the World?
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been gaining immense popularity worldwide, attracting enthusiasts from various backgrounds. As the sport evolves and grows, the demand for high-quality training academies has...
Can ONE Championship Take Jiu-Jitsu to Another Level?
Feb 19, 2024BJJEE
For several months now, ONE Championship has been expanding its influence in Europe and America. The Singapore based federation is well run by Chatri Sityodtong. ONE is the home of all martial arts...
Demetrious Johnson Prefers Jiu-Jitsu in the Gi: ‘More Options to do Something than in No Gi’
Feb 09, 2024BJJEE
Demetrious Johnson, the former UFC flyweight champion, recently provided commentary and analysis on a 2017 Brazilian jiu-jitsu match without the gi (nogi) between Dillon Danis and Gordon Ryan. In a...
Danielle Kelly Explains How To Know When (Not) To Tap Out
Feb 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Last year’s bout between Mikey Musumeci and Gantumur Bayanduuren has shown what can happen when you don’t tap out to a submission… Especially if it’s a Leg Lock, as...
Osamah Almarwai vs. Cleber Sousa Scheduled For ONE 166 Submission Grappling Showdown
Dec 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Former ONE Championship World Title contenders Osamah Almarwai and Cleber Sousa are set to face off in a flyweight submission grappling match! The bout is scheduled for March 1, 2024, at ONE 166:...
The Crab Ride For BJJ Gi And No-Gi
Nov 21, 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...
Here’s How To Do The Perfect Collar Sleeve Guard In Jiu-Jitsu
Oct 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Collar Sleeve Guard is one of the most versatile guards to play in Jiu-Jitsu – both because of the submission and sweep opportunities alike, but also because it ties well with other guards...
The Modified Collar Sleeve: A Guard You’ll Have To Learn
Oct 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Collar Sleeve Guard is one of the most dominant and controlling guards in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And if you use it properly, you’ll find a lot of success with it. However, as dominant as it...
Mark Zuckerberg Shows Black Eyes After MMA Session: “Sparring Got Out Of Hand”
Oct 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shown a great deal of interest in the previous months not just for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but also for mixed martial arts (MMA). He has trained with a number of big names,...
The Right Strategy To Win an Open Weight Title as a Lighter Weight Athlete
Oct 03, 2023BJJEE
Are you aiming to achieve “double gold” in the Jiu-Jitsu championships, meaning winning your weight class and the open weight? Here are three valuable tips to consider: 1. Prioritize...
Lucas Lepri Shows How To Shut Down Deep De La Riva Guard – With The Collar & Sleeve
Sep 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What the De La Riva Guard is, is an open guard. Usually it’s utilized when someone is doing standing passes. The reach makes De La Riva ideal for this type of situation. Other option for standing...
Demetrious Johnson On the Difference Between Competing in Gi & No-Gi BJJ
Aug 22, 2023BJJEE
According to the official IBJJF athlete registration list, MMA legend Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has signed up to compete at the IBJJF Masters World Championship 2023! Johnson, a...
Romulo Barral Shows A Brutal Armbar Setup From Collar Sleeve Guard
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’s nothing quite like hitting a clean Armbar and getting a tap from it. So, here is yet another cool way to set it up: from Collar Sleeve guard (with a De La Riva Hook in)! The Collar...
Demetrious Johnson To Compete At IBJJF Masters World Championship 2023
Aug 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
According to the official IBJJF athlete registration list, MMA legend Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has signed up to compete at the IBJJF Masters World Championship 2023! Johnson, a...
Gabriel Sousa Leaves ZR Team & Joins Essential Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gabriel Sousa, one of the most elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt competitors at lighter weight classes, has decided to leave ZR Team. He is now a part of the Essential Jiu-Jitsu team, training...
BJJ World Champions Thalison Soares & Lucas Pinheiro Sign With ONE Championship
Jul 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s now official: two more Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes have signed contracts with ONE Championship! BJJ world champions Thalison Soares and Lucas Pinheiro recently put the pen to paper....
Osamah Almarwai: ‘It’s a Lot of Pressure Being the 1st Middle Eastern IBJJF Black Belt World Champion’
May 04, 2023BJJEE
26-year-old Mikey Musumeci will defend his 26-pound One Championship gold belt in a co-main event grappling superfight clash against Osamah Almarwai at the sold-out 1stBank Center in Colorado this...
The Most Effective Guards For Smaller & Lighter Grapplers
Apr 27, 2023BJJEE
If you are a smaller grappler in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you will be aware that weight and strength can often play into an advantage during competition or a live roll. To counter that, having precision...
Buchecha Excited For The Ruotolo vs. De Ridder Match: “It’s Gonna Be A Really Good One”
Apr 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is excited about the upcoming ONE Championship submission grappling match between Tye Ruotolo and Reinier de Ridder. The bout will take place on May 5. Buchecha...
Passing The Lapel Squid Guard: Not So Difficult Anymore
Apr 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
the BJJ community as some practitioners claim it to be “too fancy” and “impractical”. But the truth is, that this lapel guard system is used at the elite level of competition, as demonstrated...
Danielle Kelly: “At Least People Take Jiu-Jitsu Seriously Now”
Feb 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
ONE Fight Night 6 was an exciting one for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fans all around the world, considering it was the night when Mikey Musumeci faced Gantumur Bayanduuren. And, even though Musumeci won by...
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson Reveals The Key To Longevity In MMA
Jan 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If there is someone that the younger generation of fighters ought to look up to when it comes to consistency in mixed martial arts (MMA)… It’s certainly Demetrious “Mighty...
Demetrious Johnson On Rolling With Elite Grapplers: “I Wanted To See What It Felt Like”
Jan 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to become as successful as you could be, then you better spend time with people who are better than you are… Especially when it comes to combat sports. For example, Demetrious...
