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...
These Are The Highest Percentage Armlock Set Ups From Guard
Feb 24, 2020BJJEE
In the previous article of our Weekly White Belt Advice Series we have covered closed guard sweeps, so it makes sense to take a good look into closed guard arm attacks in this one. Sweeps and...
Drysdale: ‘Fellipe Andrew Will Be The Best in The World, Will Outdo Buchecha’
Feb 12, 2020BJJEE
Fellipe Andrew made a huge impact at this year’s European championship when he won the gold in the black belt absolute in spectacular fashion. The Zenith black belt became the first man to...
The Tragic Story Of Marcelo Behring, Rickson Gracie’s Greatest Student & His Descent To The Dark Side
Feb 05, 2020BJJEE
Marcelo Behring is one of the most important Brazilian jiu jitsu figures in the 1980’s. He was a black belt under Rickson Gracie, and was widely regarded as Rickson’s greatest student. ...
What They Don’t Tell You When You Start a Career in MMA
Jan 08, 2020BJJEE
UFC vet and 3rd degree BJJ black belt Din Thomas was recently in the news when he promoted Tyron Woodley to black belt in the octagon. Coach Din Thomas On Why He Promoted Tyron Woodley To Black Belt...
Perks of Having a BJJ Boyfriend
Jan 06, 2020grappler z
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to date a guy who trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, then the short answer is, it just may change your life. Seriously. Outsiders who don’t understand the...
The Best Knee Cut Pass Setup by JT Torres
Dec 31, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
The Knee Cut Pass is, more often than not, set up from an Open Guard… But what if we were to tell you that you can also set it up from being in someone’s Butterfly Guard – and that the...
Breaking: Gordon Ryan Announces Retirement From Grappling at Age 24
Dec 27, 2019BJJEE
Gordon Ryan, the biggest current star in Grappling has just announced his retirement from Grappling at the young age of 24. The ‘King’ is currently on vacation, the first he’s taken...
Royce Gracie Reveals What Really Happened w/ Him & Eddie Bravo Backstage at Metamoris
Dec 25, 2019BJJEE
What happened between Royce Gracie and Eddie Bravo at Metamoris III? Chael Sonnen had a chance to talk with Royce Gracie about these and other topics… Royce Gracie Beef With Eddie Bravo: What...
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...
Should You Give Everything Up To Become a BJJ Athlete?
Dec 17, 2019grappler z
Jiu-Jitsu is far bigger than just a sport. To many, it’s a humble, yet powerful game of floor chess. Sometimes, especially in midlife, career crisis strikes, and many adults begin to question...
Complete Guide To Judo & BJJ Strength, Conditioning, Flexibility, Mental etc…
Dec 16, 2019BJJEE
Guest post by Neil Adams MBE, an English judoka who won numerous Olympic and World Championship medals in judo representing Great Britain. Adams was the first British male to win a World title, and...
Travis Stevens Blasts Gofundme Grappling Beggars: ‘Get a Job’
Dec 15, 2019BJJEE
Crowdfunding or Gofundme Crowdfunding is the collection of finance to sustain an initiative from a large pool of backers—the “crowd”—usually made online by means of a web platform. With...
A Kosen Judo Class at Kyoto University Looks Exactly Like Modern BJJ
Dec 11, 2019BJJEE
Kosen Judo is not a lost art, because people still practice it. 7 national universities in Japan (i.e. Kyoto, Tokyo, Nagoya, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Osaka, and Tohoku universities) have Judo clubs that...
Try This Kouchi Makikomi Variation, Terere’s Signature Takedown
Oct 31, 2019BJJEE
Guest post by Mark Lajhner, founder and chief instructor of Kaizen MMA Academy in Belgrade, Serbia. He is a Judo black belt (Serbian national team member), BJJ purple belt and multiple medallist in...
How To Successfully Transition From BJJ to MMA
Oct 23, 2019BJJEE
Guest post by Mark Lajhner, founder and chief instructor of Kaizen MMA Academy in Belgrade, Serbia. He is a Judo black belt (Serbian national team member), BJJ purple belt, MMA coach and undefeated...
Closed Guard 2.0 – How To Use an Old Position in Modern Grappling
Oct 21, 2019grappler z
When I started BJJ in 1994 the Closed Guard was not just a position. It was the magic pill that makes you invincible. Royce Gracie was fighting in the UFC choking people out and breaking arms from...
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...
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...
Stem Cell Treatment For Grappling Injuries
Jun 10, 2019BJJEE
Guest post by Mark Lajhner, founder and chief instructor of Kaizen MMA Academy in Belgrade, Serbia. He is a Judo black belt (Serbian national team member), BJJ purple belt and multiple medallist...
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...
Miha Perhavec Travels The World Training BJJ & Competing With The Best
Mar 24, 2019BJJEE
Miha Perhavec was first featured in our Rising Stars column a few years back. Since, he’s been training with some of the best people in the World, making a name for himself on Polaris &...
Rafael Lovato Jr. Set To Duke it out with Jake Shields At Polaris 9
Feb 16, 2019BJJEE
Polaris 9 has just stepped up in a big way. They managed to match two seasoned proven grapplers and two American veterans of jiu jitsu on their Polaris 9 card. View this post on...
John Danaher Shows Effective Entries Into Rear Triangle Back Position
Jan 17, 2019BJJEE
The New Zealand born black belt has been praised by the BJJ community as being a master and brain of the art. Danaher is a highly intelligent individual, who has a Master degree in philosophy from...
