Relationship Advice 101 For Grapplers
Sep 01, 2019BJJEE
Grappling is often so consuming it compares to having a 2nd full time job. As such a significant other or a friend will often try to undermine or redirect your attention to something else....
BJJ Competitions: How Are Masters Different From Adult Divisions?
Aug 23, 2019BJJEE
By Guillaume Huni, BJJ black belt and BJJ instructor at Kimura BJJ Academy in Belgrade, Serbia When competing in BJJ past the age of 30, you have the option to enter some tournaments in the master...
Augusto Frota, From Swiss Banker to Pro MMA Fighter To BJJ Instructor & Businessman
Aug 02, 2019BJJEE
Last year, Augusto Frota made a triumphant return to BJJ competition after not having competed in over 12 years. The former Shooto Europe MMA champion and BJJ black belt was focused on growing his...
How To Afford The Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle
Jul 22, 2019BJJEE
Photo: BJJ Ibiza Camp Written by Brearin Land, BJJ Black Belt and instructor at Gracie Barra HQ in Irvine. He is also the CEO of a wealth management firm Irvine Wealth, and is specialised in...
Full Time BJJ Instructor: Your Dream But Can You Take The Hardships?
Jul 10, 2019BJJEE
Guest Post by Professor Jorge Britto of Toronto BJJ. Photo by Joey Simoes 📸 @shotbyjoe Working full time as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor is a dream, however if you decided to pursue this...
Ricardo Almeida’s Advice for Competitors & Recreational Practitioners & Stories From The Old Days at Gracie Barra in Brazil
Jul 02, 2019BJJEE
Ricardo Almeida is the first student that Renzo Gracie promoted to the rank of black belt, and he’s also one of the veterans from the 2000’s era of MMA. He competed in numerous grappling...
The Easiest Way To Stop Takedowns: Stuffing The Head
Jun 27, 2019BJJEE
High level wrestling coach Kyle Cerminara offers some advice on how a lower level wrestler can stuff a high level wrestler’s takedowns. Essentially stuffing the head: Leg attack defense...
BJJ World Champion Boycotts IBJJF: ‘An Unprofessional, Greedy & Unfair Organisation’
Jun 19, 2019BJJEE
The leading federation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the IBJJF which is run by Carlos Gracie Jr. is planning some major changes for all IBJJF members. IBJJF is a private for-profit company and even...
Mario Lopez Goes Deep On His Passion For BJJ On The Ellen Show
Jun 12, 2019BJJEE
If you are in your thirty’s and over, you may remember the cult TV show from the 90’s’Saved by the Bell’. Well, twenty years later, the show’s two star actors Mark-Paul...
Mikey Musumeci Breaks Worlds Record w/ 12 Second Modified Ankle Lock Submission
Jun 05, 2019BJJEE
USA’s Mikey Musumeci made history last weekend at worlds for many reasons. He became the first non-Brazilian to become 3x IBJJF world black belt champion when he defeated the legend Bruno...
TLI Champion Shane Hill-Taylor Is Out Of Worlds Due To Appendicitis
May 30, 2019BJJEE
One of the only bjj competitions to offer significant cash prizes from the IBJJF are the World Championships. Still looks like USA bannerman Shane Hill-Taylor will be very sad to miss this unique...
Demi Lovato says she’s feeling ‘high on life’ thanks to Jiu Jitsu
May 16, 2019BJJEE
Demi Lovato has a well documented love hate relationship with the community. While everyone is willing to concede the former Disney star and pop actress is a strong jiu jitsu ambassador in the...
18-Year-Old BJJ Champion Ronaldo Silva Suffers Stroke In Training
May 10, 2019BJJEE
Ronaldo Silva suffered a tragic stroke during bjj this week in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Silva is a World Pro champion at Purple belt level and according to a dream art project account the medical...
Neiman Gracie Calls ‘Bullsh*t’ on Rory MacDonald’s Fighting Angst
May 04, 2019BJJEE
Rory MacDonald had a very odd week having fought Jon Fitch to a draw. Following victory the Red King said: MacDonald seems at the height of his ennui still he will be making it to the finale of...
Augusto Mendes Exonerated: Settles USADA Case Due To Tainted Supplement
Apr 25, 2019BJJEE
36 year old former UFC fighter and bjj champion Augusto Tanquinho Mendes finally settled his doping case with USADA. Following extensive testing it was found that he tested positive for Ostarine due...
7th BJJ Intensive Camp in Lignano, Italy June 7 – 10, 2019
Apr 23, 2019BJJEE
Welcome to the 7th BJJ Intensive training camp in beautiful Lignano/Udine – ITALY! June 7 – 10, 2019, Lignano/Italy The location is right next to the sea and only 10 min waling distance to the...
Cobrinha: There’s Always Time To Drill, If you Don’t You’re Just Making Excuses
Apr 23, 2019BJJEE
drawing by @seong_siweon 5x world champion & Storm Kimonos athlete Rubens Charles Cobrinha is among the most decorated bjj competitors. His guard is barely ever passed, and why? Because...
Lack Of Opportunities Main Reason For World Champ Tayane Porfirio Joining Gracie Barra From Alliance
Apr 18, 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...
Jiu-jitsu Trained Man Slams Ex-girlfriend’s New Beau Into Street
Apr 09, 2019BJJEE
Jiu jitsu can be as powerful of a weapon for good as it can for evil – this is why we advocate educating the buillied, the women and generally citizens without violent infractions in their...
Rafael Lovato Jr Finally Getting a Title Shot – Gegard Mousasi Fight Booked
Apr 08, 2019BJJEE
Rafael Lovato Jr will be getting his stab at the Bellator belt after all. The fight was initially to happen in January however former UFC fighter and current Bellator champion Gegard Mousasi had to...
Felipe Pena Submitted, Kaynan Duarte Crowned & More Kasai
Apr 08, 2019BJJEE
Felipe Pena had a really bad weekend. The ADCC Absolute king got his knee injured during a particularly nasty heel hook by the hand of Tex Johnson of Unity. View this post on Instagram A post shared...
Jiu-Jitsu community embraces first festival for Down Syndrome athletes
Mar 30, 2019BJJEE
1st edition of Jiu-Jitsu Down Festival has been held last Saturday in Rio de Janeiro. There many well known athletes in the community provided support, rolled and hung around athletes with Down...
Polaris 10 Announces New Matchup: Boogeyman Martinez to Face Miha Perhavec
Mar 29, 2019BJJEE
Miha Perhavec will be duking it out with one of 10th Planet’s finest at the next Polaris event. Polaris 10 was announced on the night of Polaris 9 with an incredible headliner – Nicky...
Craig Jones To Duke it Out With Gilbert Burns Under Sub Only Ruleset
Mar 28, 2019BJJEE
Craig Jones has had a string of significant opponents. His last 4 opponents have been Tim Spriggs, Gabriel Arges, Keenan Cornelius and Gordon Ryan. And he’s lost just one of the 4. Still Jones...
