Result for: black belt
Leo Leite Replaces Injured Bernardo Faria @2013 ADCC
Oct 08, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Leo Leite Replaces Injured Bernardo Faria @2013 ADCC
One of the leading names of Jiu-Jitsu (2000 world champion at black belt) and Judo (pan American champion and Brazilian Judo team member) and currently focusing on his career in MMA , Leo...Rodrigo Cavaca & Robert Drysdale Join Forces To Create A New International BJJ Super Team
Oct 07, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Rodrigo Cavaca & Robert Drysdale Join Forces To Create A New International BJJ Super Team
After announcing his departure from Checkmat last week, Rodrigo Cavaca officiated today his joining up with Robert Drysdale. Robert Drysdale (world champion black belt in 2005) and Cavaca...Jake Shields: “I Go One Day A Week To Different MMA Gyms For New Sparring”
Oct 06, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Jake Shields: “I Go One Day A Week To Different MMA Gyms For New Sparring”
Jake Shields is training hard for his upcoming UFC fight with Demian Maia. Both are elite level BJJ black belts but The 34-year-old Californian calls his style American jiu-jitsu, though,...Renato Babalu On Competing In The Worlds Masters & Seniors: “I Want To Have Fun.”
Oct 04, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Renato Babalu On Competing In The Worlds Masters & Seniors: “I Want To Have Fun.”
After announcing his retirement from MMA , Renato Babalu plans to return to Jiu-Jitsu. At 38, Babalu has had 48 MMA fights – and only 11 losses – throughout his brilliant career. He is...Rodrigo Cavaca Leaves Team Checkmat- Michelle Nicolini Stays
Oct 02, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Rodrigo Cavaca Leaves Team Checkmat- Michelle Nicolini Stays
Rodrigo Cavaca announced on the morning of Wednesday that he would be leaving team Checkmat. The coach of Marcus Buchecha plans to air his career and therefore is out of the academy. The black belt...The Historical Meeting Between 2 Legends: Anderson Silva & Terere
Oct 01, 2013BJJEEComments Off on The Historical Meeting Between 2 Legends: Anderson Silva & Terere
Last Sunday (29), during a news conference in Rio de Janeiro, to promote his second fight against Chris Weidman, Anderson Silva had time to talk about Jiu-Jitsu . The Brazilian fighter...Nicholas Brooks Seminar, Split, Croatia, October 20th
Oct 01, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Nicholas Brooks Seminar, Split, Croatia, October 20th
In Split 20th of October 2013 at the gym of shopping mall Joker will be held a bjj seminar of one of the most prominent students of Roger Gracie, Nicholas Brooks (black belt 1. degree under...2013 Pan No Gi Results
Sep 30, 2013BJJEEComments Off on 2013 Pan No Gi Results
The 2013 Pan No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship was held on Saturday, September 28, at the City College, in New York City. Over 700 competitors participated. In the adult black belt division, Barbosa...Keenan Cornelius vs Gustavo Pires – World Pro Trials 2014 West
Sep 26, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Keenan Cornelius vs Gustavo Pires – World Pro Trials 2014 West
Keenan Cornelius vs. Gustavo Pires – World Pro Trials 2014 West – Keenan Cornelius’ black belt debut facing Gracie Barra’s Gustavo Pires:BJ Penn On UFC Comeback,Training @ Nova Uniao & The Complications Of One Day Possibly Facing Aldo
Sep 26, 2013BJJEEComments Off on BJ Penn On UFC Comeback,Training @ Nova Uniao & The Complications Of One Day Possibly Facing Aldo
BJ Penn recently appeared on BJPENN.COM RADIO with Editor In Chief Pedro Carrasco, for a wide-ranging interview ahead of his TUF 19 coaching slot opposite Frankie Edgar at 145 pounds: “I do...After A Disappointing 2013 Worlds, Ary Farias: “My Focus Is Now On MMA.”
BJJ black belt and multiple Brazilian, European and world pro medalist Ary Farias is focused on switching to MMA. At the 2011 worlds, he closed his division with Guilherme Mendes – who...From Russia With Chokes: The D’Alessandro Bros From BTT Russia
Maximillion and Dillon D’Alessandro are two purple belts that have moved to Russia to teach BJJ at BTT Russia-Ludus Team. In this interview with BJJ Eastern Europe they talk about their...BJJEE Training Report: Tristar Gym, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Sep 24, 2013BJJEEComments Off on BJJEE Training Report: Tristar Gym, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Our friend Stephane from the excellent French website www.planetejjb.com was recently in Montreal, Canada and trained BJJ at the famous Tristar gym which is Georges St Pierre’s very own base...European Champ Alexander Trans On ADCC 2013: “I Don’t Care Who I’m Going To Fight. I’ll Focus On Myself And See What Happens.”
Sep 23, 2013BJJEEComments Off on European Champ Alexander Trans On ADCC 2013: “I Don’t Care Who I’m Going To Fight. I’ll Focus On Myself And See What Happens.”
The excellent Swedish blog, grapplingbloggen.se recently conducted a interview with Denmark’s Alexander Trans, Last year’s European black belt Champion in IBJJF and ADCC European...UFC Signs Russian Female Fighter With Good Jiu-Jitsu
The UFC has signed Moscow, Russia based bantamweight female fighter Alexandra “Stitch” Albu. The 1.58m and 61kg Russian, is another attraction in the category of champion Ronda...After A Disappointing Copa Podio, Renato Cardoso Bounces Back To Win The Absolute At Floripa Open
Sep 17, 2013BJJEEComments Off on After A Disappointing Copa Podio, Renato Cardoso Bounces Back To Win The Absolute At Floripa Open
Last weekend, the black belt from Checkmat, Renato Cardoso did not pass the first phase of Copa Podio GP in Rio despite a good campaign where he submitted Travis Stevens. Without being...Travis Stevens: “I truly believe that there is not one BJJ or Judo player in the world that I can’t beat.”
Sep 17, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Travis Stevens: “I truly believe that there is not one BJJ or Judo player in the world that I can’t beat.”
World class Judoka Travis Stevens came 4th at the recent Copa Podio. He shared some very interesting insights about not being intimidated by big names in Jiu-Jitsu or Judo when competing, in a...Ricardo De La riva On His Retirement Fight With Yuki Nakai: “It Will Be a Battle. We Both Want To Win.”
Sep 16, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Ricardo De La riva On His Retirement Fight With Yuki Nakai: “It Will Be a Battle. We Both Want To Win.”
At 48 years of age, the great master Ricardo De La Riva has announced his retirement, but he will not leave the mat before one last roll. On September 21, in Tokyo, he will face Yuki Nakai, one of...Kron Gracie On His Upcoming MMA Career: “I want to be way better than my father was…”
Being the son of a martial arts legend is extra pressure for anyone. But not for Kron Gracie , son of Rickson . Settled in California, United States, the black belt does not feel the...Jiu-Jitsu Job Offer: Instructor Needed in Vienna, Austria
Sep 12, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Jiu-Jitsu Job Offer: Instructor Needed in Vienna, Austria
An MMA gym in Vienna, Austria, is looking for a BJJ black belt instructor. Around 12 sessions per week, NoGi and Mma experience required. For further details send a short CV to: Michelle...Manny Diaz: “Competing In Copa Podio Was An Unforgettable Experience Of A Lifetime.”
Sep 12, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Manny Diaz: “Competing In Copa Podio Was An Unforgettable Experience Of A Lifetime.”
Manuel “Beats” Diaz, or Manny to his friends is a multiple time World and Pan American Champion. Manny is a brown belt under Caio Terra who received his most recent belt rank on the...Great Brazilian-Australian Hope William Dias: “I’m Dedicated To Achieving My Dream Of Becoming A World Champion.”
Sep 10, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Great Brazilian-Australian Hope William Dias: “I’m Dedicated To Achieving My Dream Of Becoming A World Champion.”
William Dias is a Brazilian BJJ black belt and Capoeira master living of Australia. He is one of the brightest BJJ stars coming out of Australia. He runs his school Brazil Combat in Perth. In this...Focused On ADCC & MMA, Gabi Garcia May Not Compete In BJJ In 2014
Sep 10, 2013BJJEEComments Off on Focused On ADCC & MMA, Gabi Garcia May Not Compete In BJJ In 2014
Currently, the major representative of Female Jiu-Jitsu goes by the name of Gabi Garcia . The 3 time world champion in absolute black belt has one more challenge ahead. On October 19, in...4 Rivers BJJ Championship 2013, Karlovac, Croatia, Oct 6
Sep 09, 2013BJJEEComments Off on 4 Rivers BJJ Championship 2013, Karlovac, Croatia, Oct 6
Be sure to check our competition calendar to plan your upcoming competitions: https://www.bjjee.com/events/ Date: 6/10/2013 – Sunday, starting 10 a.m. Location: Karlovac – Croatia,...