6 Tips for Guys Unsure of Rolling with Female Training Partners
Sep 21, 2020Sarah Gubb
First of all, it’s important to recognize that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is still dominated by male athletes. It’s a difficult sport which requires very close proximity to your training...
John Danaher On Why You Should Always Favor Strangles Over All Other BJJ Techniques
Sep 14, 2020BJJEE
“For the choke, there are no “tough guys”. With an arm lock he can be tough and resist the pain. With the choke he just passes out, goes to sleep.” Helio Gracie Setting up no gi...
5 Hollywood Superstars That Are Obsessed With BJJ
Sep 14, 2020BJJEE
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...
BJJ Black Belt’s Point Of View: Why Jiu-Jitsu Is Not Suitable For a Street Altercation
Sep 07, 2020BJJEE
Written Florent Luccioni , an important member of the French Jiu-Jitsu community. He and his twin brother Jean Claude are both BJJ Black belts under Francisco Nonato and run Arte Suave Jiu-Jitsu...
Is it OK To Hold Back a BJJ Student From Promotion Because of Bad Attitude?
Aug 13, 2020BJJEE
2 years ago, all eyes were focussed on drama happening over at Marcelo Garcia academy. Ever the class act, Marcelo delivered a statement to the public in the softest terms possible explaining his...
Jiu-Jitsu: Is It The Ultimate Ego Inflater?
Aug 09, 2020BJJEE
Written by Christophe ‘Pank’ Levy, BJJ and Luta Livre black belt and head instructor of Raca Luta Academy in Paris, France. I’d like to reflect on a recent essay from Gaël Coadic...
These 4 Sweep Tips Will Elevate Your Success Rate By A LOT
Aug 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Ever went through a number of sweeping techniques and thought to yourself: „Jeez, how am I supposed to remember all of this when I roll?“ Well, you don’t have to learn all of them, nor is...
If You Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Today It’s Probably Because Of Chuck Norris
Jul 30, 2020BJJEE
Martial arts legend Chuck Norris (80 years old) is a third degree BJJ black belt since 2015 and has trained under the Machado brothers since the 1980’s. Mr Norris was partly responsible for...
These 10 UFC Fighters Went Straight to Black Belt in BJJ
Jul 26, 2020BJJEE
The BJJ black belt is a very prized possession in the martial arts community. It is arguably the most difficult belt to achieve in martial arts. The road to a black belt is usually a long and hard...
The 12 Most Iconic Gis in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu History
Jul 23, 2020BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gis (Kimonos) have seen all the trends, from the old handmade Gis worn by Carlos and Helio Gracie, to the first Gis specially made for BJJ in the early 90’s, to the first...
Using BJJ To Deal With Emotional Bullying At All Levels
Jul 16, 2020grappler z
Bullying has become more prevalent than ever in middle schools and high schools, making kids feel anxious, isolated, and depressed. In many of these cases, concerned parents turn to “babying”...
3 Ways Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Differs from Most Other Martial Arts
Jul 07, 2020BJJEE
One of the most common questions I get as a Jiu-Jitsu instructor is, “How is Jiu-Jitsu different from Karate/ Tae Kwon Do/ Kickboxing etc…?” Because I get the question so often, I’ve given...
Russell Peters Used The Wrong Word on His Custom Mouthpiece
Jul 04, 2020BJJEE
World famous comedian Russel Peters has been doing Jiu-Jitsu for three years at the rate of 3 to 4 times a week. He was promoted to blue belt last year by BJJ legend Jean Jacques Machado. Over the...
The Legend Masahiko Kimura’s Amazing Training Routine
Jul 02, 2020BJJEE
Masahiko Kimura)was a Japanese judoka who is widely considered one of the greatest judoka of all time. (5 ft 7in 170 cm; 85 kg, 187 lb) He was born on September 10, 1917 in Kumamoto, Japan. In...
Ude Garami – Origins of the Kimura Lock
Jun 13, 2020BJJEE
Guest post by David Avellan, an ADCC bronze medalist. Avellan has defeated many of the world’s best grapplers, such as BJJ Black Belt World Champions Rafael Lovato Jr., Tarsis Humphries, Amaury...
John Danaher On How To Get The Most Of Training With Smaller Training Partners
Jun 11, 2020BJJEE
“Always assume that your opponent is going to be bigger, stronger, and faster than you; so that you rely on technique, timing, and leverage, rather brute strength,” said Helio Gracie, the...
What BJJ Kids Can Teach Us About Racial & Cultural Tolerance
Jun 01, 2020BJJEE
Guest post by Ivan Bozovic, a Serbian-American BJJ black belt who teaches at his academy in Keller, Texas: AllAmerican BJJ Academy . No matter your race, religion or sex….we are All...
‘My Judo’ by Masahiko Kimura, His Story & Vision in His Own Words Part 2
May 30, 2020BJJEE
Masahiko Kimura)was a Japanese judoka who is widely considered one of the greatest judoka of all time. (5 ft 7in 170 cm; 85 kg, 187 lb) He was born on September 10, 1917 in Kumamoto, Japan. In...
‘My Judo’ by Masahiko Kimura, His Story & Vision in His Own Words Part 1
May 30, 2020BJJEE
Masahiko Kimura)was a Japanese judoka who is widely considered one of the greatest judoka of all time. (5 ft 7in 170 cm; 85 kg, 187 lb) He was born on September 10, 1917 in Kumamoto, Japan. In...
These Samurai Fights Show JuJitsu & Judo’s Roots
May 11, 2020BJJEE
“What the Samurai’s did with their swords, we do with our hands” Helio Gracie This fascinating video depicts ancient samurai reenactment battles. You can also clearly see why Judo...
Drysdale on Fadda/Franca Lineage: ‘No Evidence That They Learned From Maeda’
May 10, 2020BJJEE
Robert Drysdale is currently filming a documentary about the true history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that isn’t necessarily the known history that we have all learned. His Documentary is called...
Russell Peters On How He Cross Collar Choked a Heckler & Got Sued
May 04, 2020BJJEE
World famous comedian Russel Peters has been doing Jiu-Jitsu for three years at the rate of 3 to 4 times a week. He was promoted to blue belt last year by BJJ legend Jean Jacques Machado. Over the...
How Should You Best Use Your Strength and Size in BJJ?
Apr 26, 2020grappler z
Being physically bigger, and stronger than your opponent is always an advantage in BJJ. However, it’s very important to realize that those factors don’t necessarily guarantee a victory. A...
A Look Into BJJ History, Through The Eyes Of Master Armando Wriedt
Apr 21, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
History is such a wonderful place to rest our eyes at, even for a moment. It teaches us so much! This is very true on the individual level; just remember your BJJ beginnings! Who knows how many...
