Being Promoted for Winning a Jiu-Jitsu Competition, Right or Wrong?
Feb 12, 2024BJJEE
In the realm of Jiu Jitsu, the pinnacle of recognition is often marked by the acquisition of a new belt, signifying the completion of a stage and readiness for the next. The traditional sequence of...
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida: “BJJ Competition More Stressful than MMA”
Feb 09, 2024BJJEE
Seasoned athlete Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida recently revealed an insightful perspective. He stated that competing in mixed martial arts brings less pressure compared to his traditional...
Gordon Ryan Says He’s Had Over 1000 Competition Matches
Feb 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has recently claimed that he has competed in over 1,000 competitive matches spanning a 13-year career. Ryan is just 28 years old, and yet his list of achievements is outstanding…...
Josh Hinger: “Belt Ranks, Degrees, And Competition Wins Don’t Accurately Measure BJJ Success”
Feb 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Josh Hinger is one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes today… And he has recently received yet another acknowledgement for his successes – a promotion to the rank of a 3rd degree...
Blue Belt Worked Out Like Gordon Ryan For 60 Days & Then Entered a Competition
Feb 02, 2024BJJEE
In the span of about 18 months: Gordon Ryan Went From 163 Lbs To 232 Lbs & Back To 194 LBS & Transformed Himself From a Relatively Unknown Grappler To The Best No Gi Grappler On Earth,...
Romulo Barral: “When I Have A Competition, My Personality Changes”
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
For anyone who trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, they understand how important it is to be on the mats. They understand that training is a vital component of a great day. And it’s no different for...
What Are The Long Term Effects of A Lifetime of Jiu-Jitsu Competition Training
Jan 11, 2024BJJEE
There’s a certain romantic notion attached to some of the biggest legends of grappling. When we think about them, we think of their victories, of their struggles and of inspirational moments that...
Fabio Gurgel Says That Coaches Make The Mistake Of Focusing Too Much On Competition
Jan 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
There are a lot of things that BJJ coaches around the world could be doing better. You’re probably aware of one or two of them yourself. But Fabio Gurgel, one of the most influential people in...
When Josh Barnett Signed Up to a BJJ Gi Competition & Faced 2 World Champions
Jan 07, 2024BJJEE
Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett is a catch wrestler (type of submission wrestling) and has a controversial relationship with BJJ. Barnett competed at the World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi...
Black Belt Roosterweight Submits an Ultra Heavyweight in Competition
Dec 30, 2023BJJEE
Jiu jitsu is all about the little guy defeating the big guy but nobody can turn away when a 300 lbs powerlifting ex-con starts training in the academy… In the past, there have been many instances...
Maggie Grindatti Retires From Grappling Competition By Removing her Rashguard & Leaving it on the Mat
Dec 11, 2023BJJEE
Maggie Grindatti Lira has chosen the 2023 IBJJF No-Gi World Championship as the stage to announce her retirement from the world of professional grappling. Despite her relatively young age (31) and...
Managing Pre-Competition Nervousness in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 01, 2023BJJEE
Competition can be a significant source of stress for many athletes. However, it is important to remember that competition serves to help athletes evolve and continuously improve in their chosen...
Milano Challenge, One of Europe’s Most Prestigious BJJ Competitions is Back
Nov 17, 2023BJJEE
The time is almost upon us. Milano Challenge, one of the most prestigious and oldest BJJ tournament in Europe is back, bringing with it all the glory as it celebrates the incredible growth of BJJ in...
ADWPJJC 2023: Check Out The Registered Black Belts That Will Highlight The Competition In Abu Dhabi
Nov 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The time is almost upon us. The Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship is back, bringing with it all the glory as it celebrates its 15 years across ten days of competition. From November 1st to the...
ADCC Announces Policy On Transgender Athletes In Competition
Nov 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As it’s been reported by the Wate portal, the ADCC has announced their official policy on transgender athletes when it comes to competing at ADCC tournaments. They start off with: In an ongoing...
BJJ Black Belt Submits His Opponent with a Gnarly Standing Wrist Lock in Competition
Oct 31, 2023BJJEE
Ah, wristlocks… Everyone wants to learn and use them in training and competition, but not a lot of people are open to immediately admitting it. Don’t stress out about it! The Wristlock is an...
John Danaher’s Competition Advice: “You Step On The Mat Alone”
Sep 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So that tournament is rapidly approaching and your training partners have all sorts of advice they want to share with you… But you have your own game, your own idea of how you’d like to...
NAGA Releases Competition Policy For Transgender Female BJJ Athletes
Sep 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The BJJ community worldwide has been widely discussing recent NAGA’s decision to allow a transgender person to compete in a female division at one of their events. So, NAGA decided to release...
Gordon Ryan Returns To Competition Against Patrick Gaudio
Aug 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s official: Gordon Ryan returns to competition on October 1st! That’s when he will defend his Who’s Number One (WNO) heavyweight title against Patrick Gaudio, at WNO 20. The...
Demetrious Johnson Talks Upcoming IBJJF Competition: “It’s Something I Want To Do”
Aug 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Demetrious Johnson, one of the most elite mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes in the world, is going to compete at the IBJJF Masters World Championship 2023 next week… And he is excited about it!...
Buchecha Reveals Key To Competition Success: “I Have To Risk Everything In The Gym”
Aug 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
How important is it for you to tap your training partners out? Is it more important than attempting new techniques and approaches to the game? Well, if it is more important… Then you’re...
Josh Hinger: “Don’t Go To Competitions With Doubts Or Regrets”
Aug 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to compete, right? And you’re feeling excited about it? That’s awesome! But there’s one thing you should take seriously beforehand: preparation. You need to train...
Cobrinha Plans To Return To BJJ Competitions in 2024
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE
Rubens ‘Cobrinha’ Charles, a legendary figure in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, has just announced his intention to return to professional BJJ competitions in 2024, which has been met...
Gordon Returns to Training BJJ & Announces Possible Date of Return to Competition
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE
3x ADCC world champion and arguably world’s number 1 No Gi Grappler Gordon Ryan has endured a period of over 3 months during which he was unable to train BJJ or compete due to his stomach...
