How to choose your first Gi?
Mar 08, 2020BJJEE
So you want to buy your first Gi? It’s the first serious decision after you start training Bjj. When I started training there was only a submission wrestling class in my town. Then I moved to a...
The Lockdown is Actually More Effective in the Gi than in No Gi
Mar 02, 2020BJJEE
To many, the Lockdown system by 10th Planet founder, Master Eddie Bravo’s, is almost exclusively used in a NoGi environment. Being a part of the clinching category of guards, the advantage of...
How To Modify The 5×5 Strength Training Program For Grapplers
Feb 27, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
So, you’ve been training Jiu Jitsu for a while and absolutely love it! However, you also want to become stronger and you figured out that BJJ, in and of itself, doesn’t help you too much...
Marcelo Garcia’s Tips: How to Improve in BJJ, Gi vs No Gi & Conditioning
Feb 26, 2020BJJEE
Great advice from World BJJ and ADCC champ Marcelo Garcia on the best way to improve in BJJ, Gi vs No Gi, conditioning etc…Transcribed by royalgrapplingacademy from a youtube interview by Matt...
Keenan Cornelius Shares Best Way to Escape a Jiujitsu Triangle – And Not Get Armbarred In Process
Feb 21, 2020BJJEE
Keenan Cornelius is one of the bannerman of ATOS in every way. He’s gained international popularity with the innovations he’s brought to the game including his staggering combinations of...
What’s The Best Way To Prepare For a High Intensity BJJ Competition Match?
Feb 20, 2020BJJEE
Much can be said about the various different types of preparation all designed to optimize an athlete’s performance at a particular event. But what is the ultimate cheat sheet for...
Better Tap Quickly: Electric Chair Sweep to Toe Hold Submission
Feb 16, 2020BJJEE
Anyone who has been caught in the Lockdown can attest to how frustrating it is to get out, let alone to pass the guard. If you try forcing your leg out, you can end up hurting your knee, or if you...
Top 10 Mistakes That Everybody Makes in BJJ
Feb 15, 2020BJJEE
Starting a demanding sport like Brazilian jiu-jitsu is very difficult. Regardless of talent, most of us have been guilty of making some of these mistakes, some even repeatedly! This is why...
Pedro Sauer Talks Challenge against 100lbs Heavier Wrestler and First Ever BJJ Class
Feb 08, 2020BJJEE
Pedro Sauer started bjj career as a small lanky teen Rickson Gracie brought to class one day when he was about 15 years old. Sauer described that experience as deeply humbling as he was...
Surprise Them with the Electric Chair Sweep To Kneebar Combo
Feb 07, 2020BJJEE
Anyone who has been caught in the Lockdown can attest to how frustrating it is to get out, let alone to pass the guard. If you try forcing your leg out, you can end up hurting your knee, or if you...
Benefits of Compliant Resistance Drilling in Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 15, 2020BJJEE
Photo: Leon Sandoval www.heyleon.com, Instagram @heyleonmedia and Facebook.com/heyleonmedia Guest post by Jimmy johnstone, Bjj blackbelt under Fernando Terere. Owner and head coach at...
Andre Galvao & Hulk Do Hilarious Bernardo Faria Impersonations
Jan 02, 2020BJJEE
Bernardo Faria is one of the most loved figures in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The 5x world champion has such a positive attitude and happy personality which you can see in his work with BJJ Fanatics. Born...
How BJJ Personalities Celebrated Christmas on Social Media
Dec 26, 2019BJJEE
The holiday season is here, and with there are big BJJ tournamnets scheduled for the next few weeks. The worldwide BJJ community is spending time with loved ones and enjoying in good food. Some hard...
How to Deal With Periods of Doubt & Plateaus in Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 23, 2019BJJEE
Written by Cesar Oliver Olleres who trains at Silver Fox BJJ in New Jersey under Karel Pravec, who is one of Renzo Gracie’s 1st U.S. students. First of all, I am honored and yet humbled, that...
Royce Gracie on Who’d Win: Rickson Gracie or Gordon Ryan? Tells Interesting Stories
Dec 21, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Who would come out on top: Rickson Gracie vs Gordon Ryan? What about Rickson Gracie vs. Andre Galvao? And what happened between Royce Gracie and Eddie Bravo at Metamoris III? Chael Sonnen had a...
Which Are The 2 Biggest BJJ Academies in The World?
Nov 29, 2019BJJEE
When you train BJJ, the BJJ academy is a central part of your life. It’s where you spend a lot of time every week, and for some people where they spend most of their day. We have already made...
Star Wars Jitsu: Kids Of Both Spielberg and George Lucas Are Doing BJJ
Sep 26, 2019BJJEE
One of the greatest pop culture influences of today is the Star Wars franchise. The movie series has spawned off countless editions, merchandise and die hard fans. But what you might...
Biggest Kids Tournament in Europe Coming To Czech Republic: Gymnasium Euro Cup
Sep 09, 2019BJJEE
In the past Gymnasium Cup broke through different frontiers. Now they’re at it again! The biggest kids Brazilian Jiu-jitsu tournament in Europe is coming to Brno in Czech Republic! The largest kids...
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....
The Secret To Having a Stronger Grip in Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 29, 2019BJJEE
Gi Jiu jitsu is very specific in that it has a certain set of grips you need to have understanding of. While nogi is more dynamic and somewhat more reliant on athletic prowess the gi jiu jitsu and...
Why You Should NEVER Give Up When Stuck In Bad Positions
Jul 24, 2019BJJEE
Guest post by Brandon Hetzler who is a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black bet under Rickson & Kron Gracie, and creator of Jugoshin Ryu JuJutsu. I was training with Ryron Gracie back in the day...
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...
Game Changing Grip Retention Tip
Apr 15, 2019BJJEE
There’s no doubt about it, a vice-like grip for BJJ is definitely an advantage. Not only does it help you control your opponent, it also opens many avenues for transitions as well, by ensuring that...
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...
