Mo Jassim Admits Purses In ADCC Are “Very Well Behind MMA”
Jan 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The ADCC, a crown jewel in the world of no-gi grappling, has seen a surge in popularity and scale over the last decade. However, this growth hasn’t translated into increased prize money for the...
John Danaher On Why You Should Favor Frontal Takedowns in BJJ
Jan 10, 2024BJJEE
When you train BJJ where most of the focus is on the ground, you won’t always have time to train Judo or Wrestling as much as you’d like. It’s about making a choice: do you want to be a...
John Danaher’s Analysis Settles the Whole Gi Against No Gi Jiu-Jitsu Debate
Jan 06, 2024BJJEE
John Danaher is a BJJ black belt under Renzo Gracie, and is known as one of the best BJJ instructors in the world. The New Zealand born black belt has been praised by the BJJ community as being a...
After a Defeat in Jiu-Jitsu, Could Changing Weight Categories Be the Solution?
Jan 02, 2024BJJEE
Changing weight classes is a tough decision after a loss. I get it – we all want someone to blame when things don’t go our way. But before you make any rash moves, let’s think this...
BJJ Legend Fabricio Werdum Refused To Face Nick Rodriguez in a Grappling Match
Dec 19, 2023BJJEE
Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabrício Werdum revealed in a recent episode of his podcast “Nem me vi” that he had discussed facing American fighter Nick Rodrigues in UFC Invitational...
Nick Rodriguez Challenges Nicholas Meregali To An MMA Match: “I Want To Make You Bleed”
Dec 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nick Rodriguez has recently challenged Nicholas Meregali for a BJJ match – or even an MMA fight! He had previously issued a $50,000 challenge to his former teammate Gordon Ryan, which was...
The Complete List of Female BJJ Champions with OnlyFans Accounts
Dec 14, 2023BJJEE
For those that have been living under a rock, OnlyFans is an ultra popular subscription-based website where people that create content can charge out a monthly fee for fans to access exclusive...
Tailor Your Game: The 10 Best Guard Passers in BJJ
Dec 12, 2023BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Yuri Simoes Gets into Heated Altercation with AJ Agazarm at UFC Fight Pass Invitational
Dec 11, 2023BJJEE
The UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 event, held on December 11th, turned out to be an evening of exciting Jiu-Jitsu matches… Here are the full results! NICHOLAS MEREGALI BEATS FELIPE PENA...
Nicky Rodriguez Names The Best Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner In MMA
Dec 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez is one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes today. He is a 2x ADCC silver medalist, as well as someone who has crossed paths with a number of mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes...
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 Results: Meregali & Rodriguez Steal The Show
Dec 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 event, held on December 11th, turned out to be an evening of exciting Jiu-Jitsu matches… Here are the full results! NICHOLAS MEREGALI BEATS FELIPE PENA...
Who Are the Top Earning Current Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes?
Dec 03, 2023BJJEE
While pay in professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling remains relatively low compared to other professional sports, several top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners regularly compete in multiple...
Haisam Rida Steps Up For A Showdown Against Mason Fowler (UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5)
Dec 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Haisam Rida has been announced as the replacement for Gordon Ryan – in the highly anticipated match against Mason Fowler! The two athletes will face each other on December 10th, 2023, at the...
UFC Veteran Hannah Goldy Set For Grappling Match vs Amanda Mazza
Nov 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Hannah Goldy – a seasoned fighter with a rich history in the UFC – is scheduled to face off against Amanda Mazza at the upcoming UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5! Goldy, who turned...
Bibiano Fernandes Announces Comeback To Competing In Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Bibiano Fernandes is a 3x black belt BJJ world champion, who is largely regarded as the top light featherweight athlete of his generation… Though his career took the shift to mixed martial arts...
Dan Manasoiu vs. Victor Hugo Superfight Announced For UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5
Nov 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The upcoming UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5, scheduled for December 10th, 2023, is set to feature a superfight between Dan Manasoiu and Victor Hugo! This Fight Pass Invitational event, already full of...
Is This The Easiest No-Gi Guard Passing System In The World?
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Passing an experienced opponent’s guard can be quite difficult. Especially in no-gi, when there are less grips available… And even more so if you don’t have a strategy in mind, but...
Everything You Need To Know About Turtle Position As A BJJ White Belt
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Turtle position can be a tough nut to crack in Jiu-Jitsu. Especially against an experienced opponent, who likes to “turtle up” often – leaving you wondering what to do from...
These Highly Effective Habits Will Transform Your Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
No, Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just about the techniques, the details, nor even about the concepts you know how to do… And yes, even though mindset is as important, it’s not all-pervading. In...
Mastering The Pinch Headlock And Shoulder Crunch In BJJ
Oct 28, 2023BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Keenan Cornelius Addresses ‘Stealing Moves’ From Danaher’s Team: “What Does That Even Mean?”
Oct 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Keenan Cornelius recently joined Craig Jones on his “El Segundo” podcast – and the two discussed plenty of interesting topics… Including what happened when Cornelius was,...
Pedro Marinho vs Rafael Lovato Jr. WNO Title Match Rebooked For November 2023
Oct 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image credits: FloGrappling Instagram Pedro Marinho and Rafael Lovato Jr. were supposed to meet at the last Who’s Number One (WNO) event. However, Marinho had to pull out of the match last...
These Front Headlock Tips Are Super Important (& Will Transform Your Game)
Oct 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Front Headlock is a very important position to master in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Why? Because it carries over not just to direct submission opportunities (i.e. the Guillotine Choke), but also...
Half Guard Passing: Flatten Your Opponent – And Make Your Job Easier
Oct 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to pass Half Guard, then it’s extremely important to flatten your opponent out. Not just because it negates their ability to attack you, but also because it will make their job...
