Steve Maxwell Jiu-Jitsu Seminar in Zagreb, Croatia 23/06
Jun 23, 2016BJJEE
Steve Maxwell is in Croatia and he’s ready to share some knowledge! Steve Maxwell is a physical educator, coach, martial artist and nomad. He is a 5th degree Jiu Jitsu blackbelt under Relson...
‘Creontism’: Jiu-Jitsu’s Biggest Hypocrisy
May 28, 2016BJJEE
The term creonte originated within Brazilian jiu-jitsu organizations in Brazil to refer to a student who either is, or perceived to be, disloyal to a particular school or organization,...
Reasons For Sport Jiu-Jitsu’s Recent Failure in MMA
May 14, 2016BJJEE
Photo: Royler Gracie knocked out by Yuki Kondo. It is getting increasing difficult for top BJJ champions to transition successfully into MMA. Just because someone is a legend in BJJ does not...
Nominees for Jiu Jitsu Founders Awards Are Announced
May 09, 2016BJJEE
The Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation proudly announces the 2016 Jiu Jitsu Founders Awards nominees. Honoring the outstanding, events, teams, athletes and submissions from 2015, selected by our...
BJJ World Champ Rafael Lovato Jr Claims Legacy FC Middleweight Belt
Apr 25, 2016BJJEE
2x Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Rafael Lovato Jr. (3-0) turned the tables on Marcelo Nunes (5-1) scoring a second round TKO and claiming the Legacy Fighting Championship middleweight...
Which Countries & Brazilian States Have The Most BJJ World Champions
Apr 19, 2016BJJEE
It is not much of a surprise that the vast majority of Jiu-Jitsu world champions are Brazilians that were born in Rio de Janeiro, but how about other countries and other Brazilian states?...
Comprido On Why He Still Competes When He Has Many Students To Coach
Apr 07, 2016BJJEE
For a BJJ instructor, competition day can be a very tiring experience. They have to coach all their students, sometimes be a referee to help out, and also even compete themselves. 3x world...
Top 10 Most Loved People in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 05, 2016BJJEE
The rapid expansion of bjj also means facing some controversies but there were always a select few who are almost universally admired and respected. Whether it’s about talents,...
Team Finland Visits the BJJ Hostel in San Diego
Apr 04, 2016BJJEE
With the balance of power shifting in Jiu-Jitsu since 2007 with the World championships moving to Southern California, and the majority of top competitors relocating there too, a city has...
That Time Filipino Judoka John Baylon Submitted Mike Fowler in a Judo Tournament
Mar 29, 2016BJJEE
Back in 2008, in the Philippines, Mike Fowler, BJJ black belt and one of the top American grapplers of the 2000’s (silver medalist at 2006 Pans at black bet and 2007 ADCC 4th place where...
Watch: Rafael Lovato Jr vs Ricardo Demente Abreu
Mar 11, 2016BJJEE
2x BJJ world champion Rafael Lovato jr faced the dangerous BJJ black belt Ricardo Abreu Demente let weekend. Lovato was able to pull off the victory in impressive fashion. Lovato stated: It...
Medicine Ball Drill for Drop Seoi Nage
Feb 09, 2016BJJEE
Seoi nage is a shoulder throw, one of the traditional forty throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the first group, Dai Ikkyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no...
World Champ Leandro Lo Terrified Of Cauliflower Ear Draining
Feb 02, 2016BJJEE
When the ear receives a direct blow with enough force to damage the blood vessels in the skin, the area can quickly become inflamed and filled with thick blood and pus. This condition,...
Vinny Magalhaes: ‘BJJ Became a Weird Game with P*ssified Rules’
Jan 26, 2016BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing at an amazing rate worldwide. More people are training in all corners of the world. BJJ is evolving. The direction that sport BJJ is going is worrying many....
Mike Mrkulic, Montenegrin-American BJJ Black Belt, Dies in Car Crash
Dec 30, 2015BJJEE
Montenegrin-American BJJ black belt Mike Mrkulic (44) has tragically passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning due to a car crash. Mike Mrkulć was what you could call a BJJ prodigy....
Day 1 Results: World Master Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship
Sep 26, 2015BJJEE
Day 1 results for Black belt open class. The finals are: Master 1 Tarcisio Jardim vs. Rafael Formiga Master 2 Ranieri Paiva vs. Tiago Almeida Master 3 Male: Saulo Ribeiro vs. Carlos Farias Female:...
Watch: BJJ Legend Fernando Margarida Rolling During a Seminar
Jul 26, 2015BJJEE
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...
What to Expect from the UFC / IBJJF Collaboration
Jun 11, 2015BJJEE
Two powerhouses in combat sports have teamed up: The UFC (world leader in MMA) amd the IBJJF (World leading Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu federation and tournament circuit). Up to recently the...
Roger Gracie To Make Return to BJJ at UFC Fan Expo vs Old Rival
Jun 04, 2015BJJEE
It looks like Roger Gracie’s announced return to competition will happen sooner then expected. The 10 x world champion, ADCC champion and professional Mixed Martial Artist Roger...
University of Jiu-Jitsu Looking for 6 Upcoming Black Belts for Reality Show, 2,500$ Prize Money
Mar 02, 2015BJJEE
Be one of 6 upcoming Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belts selected to participate and compete in a reality show about the Jiu-Jitsu way under the coaching and mentorship of...
Highlights of the Top 15 BJJ & Grappling Matches of 2014
Dec 27, 2014BJJEE
‘Hello Japan’ made a highlight video of the top 15 BJJ & grappling matches of 2014. Here are the matches featured. Watch the video on the bottom. 1. Metamoris 4 Kenan...
‘Jiu-Jitsu Stevie’ Linton on Competing as a Black Belt, His Native American Heritage & His Popular Blog
Dec 10, 2014BJJEE
Stevie Linton is an active black belt adult competitor, instructor and BJJ blogger. You have probably heard of him through his excellent blog Jiu-Jitsu Stevie where he constantly...
Chico Mendes on BJJ in Uk & Germany & Daniel Cormier’s Jiu-Jitsu Level
Nov 07, 2014BJJEE
Checkmat co-founder Chico Mendes talked to Emir Alagic of BJJ Eastern Europe and discussed the growth of his academy in Bristol, UK, Checkmat in Germany , and about MMA fighters jumping...
(Videos) Watch Metamoris IV Matches
Aug 10, 2014BJJEE
More matches will be uploaded during the day. Be sure to check back on this page. Saulo Ribeiro vs Rodrigo Comprido Medeiros: Galvao vs Sonnen Lister vs...
