Top 10 Most Loved People in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 05, 2016BJJEE
The rapid expansion of bjj also means facing some controversies but there were always a select few who are almost universally admired and respected. Whether it’s about talents,...
Henry Akins, Rickson Black Belt On Self Confidence & Dealing w/ Haters
Apr 01, 2016BJJEE
Henry Akins is Jiu Jitsu master instructor, the third American to receive a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt from legendary fighter Rickson Gracie. He is a notable Vegan Athlete and former...
The Top 5 International BJJ Training Facilities Preparing Fighters for MMA
Mar 29, 2016BJJEE
It’s fair to say that BJJ Eastern Europe wouldn’t exist without the number of quality training facilities scattered across the continent, yet that’s not to say any of us need...
8th Degree Red & White Belt Ricardo Murgel: ‘Always Be A Student of Our Jiu-Jitsu’
Mar 29, 2016BJJEE
BJJEE had the honour of interviewing a true Gentleman of Jiu-Jitsu: 8th degree red and white belt, Ricardo Murgel. He is the founder and master of Union Team and has affiliates worldwide,...
2016 Pan: Saulo Ribeiro’s Come From Behind Win vs Roberto Godoi
Mar 23, 2016BJJEE
Saulo Ribeiro and Roberto Godoi have been facing each other in the finals of every single Pan and World Master for the past 5 years. Saulo has won every encountering very close matches. Both...
Wrestling Legend Mark Schultz Promoted to BJJ Black Belt by Pedro Sauer
Mar 16, 2016BJJEE
Olympic and 2-time World champion freestyle wrestler, Mark Schultz, whose life story was featured in the movie ‘Foxcatcher’ has just been promoted to Jiu-Jitsu black belt by...
Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club’s Marcus Vinicius On His Celebrity Students & His Plans For BJJ In Russia
Oct 24, 2015BJJEE
Owner of Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu club, Marcus Vinicius Di Lucia spoke to BJJ Eastern Europe about his plans and his latest news: 1. Hi Professor Marcus, can you please introduce yourself to the BJJ...
Top 10 Best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Songs (Part 2)
Sep 09, 2015BJJEE
Check out some of these great songs with a BJJ theme. Enjoy and make sure to put them in your mix tape at the BJJ academy! Here are the songs from the first top 10. 10. Jose Aldo entrance...
Guybson Sa, Holds Victories Over Buchecha & Rodolfo & Has a Unique BJJ Lineage
Aug 19, 2015BJJEE
Have you ever heard of Guybson Sa? He might be BJJ most underrated competitor. Guybson holds big wins over elite grapplers such as Rodolfo Vieira, Marcus Buchecha, Jeff Monson and...
Watch How Different Jiu-Jitsu is when Sparring with Strikes
Jul 21, 2015BJJEE
In the majority of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies around the world, they will teach you the sport aspect of Jiu-Jitsu. This means no strikes, and little self defense, but more focus on...
History Of Luta Livre & Reasons For Lack Of “Mainstream” Popularity
Jul 05, 2015BJJEE
Luta Livre seems to be the forgotten son of the grappling arts. Its “big brother” rival Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has had the tremendous success that we all know, and has...
Internet Poll Results for “Who is the top “Self Defense”/”Street” BJJ teacher?”
Jun 09, 2015BJJEE
A poll from the popular mma.tv forums asking “Who is the top “Self Defense”/”Street” bjj teacher? put GM Relson Gracie on the first place with 34,8%,...
Chuck Norris Promoted to 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt
May 31, 2015BJJEE
Long term BJJ black belt Chuck Norris (75 years old), yesterday received his 3rd degree. Mr Norris was partly responsible for bringing over some Gracies to the USA. He wrote on his...
Rodolfo Vieira: ‘I’d Rather Lose Than Win by Using That Sh*tty 50/50 Guard’
Mar 15, 2015BJJEE
The current Super Heavy world champion Rodolfo Vieira was not present at the Pan this year but he has been following the action on Live Stream. He wasn’t impressed by what he has...
Watch: Would You Be Able To Muscle Out of a Rear Naked Choke From Miesha Tate?
Mar 04, 2015BJJEE
Would you be able to muscle out and defend Miesha Tate’s rear naked choke? Miesha Tate’s former strength and conditioning thought he could just peel off her arms. Miesha had...
Watch What Happens When MMA Fighter Talks Trash about BJJ & Faces Eldar ‘Yakuza’
Mar 02, 2015BJJEE
Eldar “Yakuza” Rafigaev is one of the biggest European BJJ prospects. This Half Moldovan Half Russian purple belt fighting out of Jungle BJJ in Czech Republic is a competition...
Chico Mendes on BJJ in Uk & Germany & Daniel Cormier’s Jiu-Jitsu Level
Nov 07, 2014BJJEE
Checkmat co-founder Chico Mendes talked to Emir Alagic of BJJ Eastern Europe and discussed the growth of his academy in Bristol, UK, Checkmat in Germany , and about MMA fighters jumping...
The development of Luta Livre and Vale Tudo in Brazil – Part I –
Sep 29, 2014BJJEE
Copyright (2014) by Dipl. Sportscientist Maciel Welko & Elton Silva. Unauthorized use, reproduction, translation, modification, distribution or duplication, in whole or in part of this...
Mauricio Zingano, Husband Of Cat Zingano, Commits Suicide At Age 37
Jan 14, 2014BJJEE
Mauricio Zingano, a former mixed martial arts fighter, MMA trainer, and the husband of UFC fighter Cat Zingano, was found dead at his Colorado home on Monday night. Zingano reportedly committed...
Know Your Roots: Mitsuyo Maeda, The Man Who Brought Judo To Brazil Which Led To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 07, 2013BJJEE
As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu players we need to know the story of Mitsuyo Maeda, the man who brought his own style of ground focused Judo to Brazil which later the Gracy family made so famous....
What We Learned From Metamoris II
Jun 11, 2013BJJEE
Written by James Jayme A lot of people today are complaining about seeing high level competitors stay on double guard positions for the whole duration of the match, trying to rack up points than to...
French Black Belt, Redouane Ait Said: “We Have Great Jiu-Jitsu In The South Of France.”
Feb 16, 2013BJJEE
Redouane Ait Said is one of the top competitive black belts in France. In this exclusive interview with BJJ Eastern Europe, he talks about his academy Gracie Barra Cote D’Azure which produces...
How to Defeat Multiple Opponents By Using Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 01, 2013BJJEE
Jiu-Jitsu isn’t merely a martial art confined by a limited number of techniques, but rather an all encompassing system of survival guided by a collection of timeless combat principles; the most...
Interview with BJJ Black Belt, Pedro Barcellos, Owner Of Atama Europe
Dec 18, 2012BJJEE
1. Hi Pedro, can you please introduce yourself to the BJJ Community of Eastern Europe? Hi guys, my name is Pedro Barcellos, I am 38 years old, from Rio de Janeiro, 2nd Degree Black Belt and I...
