BJJ CAMP in Rio de Janeiro with Ertan Balaban, Igor Silva, Rafael Abi-Rihan and Jacare Souza!
Mar 22, 2012BJJEE
April 20 at 12:00am until April 30 at 12:00am7 days Camp amd Last 3 days Fighting in Brazilian NationalsEveryday classes run by Igor Silva and Abi-Rihan, and 3 Superstar Seminers during the Camp!...
Fabio Gurgel: “I Knew Jiu-Jitsu Would Be What I Wanted To Live Off When I Was 15”
Apr 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
How old were you when you first knew what you’d love to do as a part of your career? Well, legendary Alliance Jiu Jitsu Team CEO and head coach Fabio Gurgel knew it very early – when he...
The Best Pressure Passers in Jiu-Jitsu Past & Present
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE
Pressure passing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a technique characterized by the use of controlled, relentless pressure to pass an opponent’s guard and achieve a more dominant position. This style...
Where Are Some BJJ Legends Now?
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is undoubtedly one of the most iconic combat sports globally. BJJ’s popularity has coincided with the growth of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
How Far Are You Willing To Go To Become a Jiu-Jitsu Champion?
Mar 05, 2024BJJEE
The path to becoming a Jiu Jitsu champion is unpredictable and fraught with challenges. In the heat of battle, one often needs to push beyond their limits to grasp victory. But where does one draw...
Doctor & BJJ Black Belt on How To Fix IBJJF’s Steroid Problem
Mar 03, 2024BJJEE
In a candid and insightful discussion, Dr. Mike Piekarski, a renowned physical therapist, orthopedic clinical specialist, and a respected Jiu Jitsu black belt, delves into the pressing issue of...
Which Are The Best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies in the World?
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been gaining immense popularity worldwide, attracting enthusiasts from various backgrounds. As the sport evolves and grows, the demand for high-quality training academies has...
Who are the Judokas with The Best Ground Game?
Jan 26, 2024BJJEE
in Judo, the ground game (Newaza) is given less attention than in BJJ. That doesn’t mean that Judokas are not good on the ground. There are many Judokas that have amazing Newaza and...
4 Finger Pull Back Counter To Rear Naked Choke Defense
Jan 26, 2024BJJEE
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...
Roger Gracie Names His Biggest Jiu-Jitsu Opponents: “He Is By Far The Most Technical”
Jan 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent episode of the “Connect Cast” podcast, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Roger Gracie reflected on his illustrious career – sharing insights into his journey. And well, among...
Roger Gracie Reveals the 2 Best Opponents He Faced in his Jiu-Jitsu Career
Jan 11, 2024BJJEE
Considered by many to be the biggest name in the history of Jiu-Jitsu, Roger Gracie recently participated in an interview on the “Connect Cast” podcast where he discussed various topics...
Masahiko Kimura’s Brilliant Solution for Guard Pullers
Jan 07, 2024BJJEE
Pulling guard in the BJJ world is often ridiculed by Judoka and Wrestlers who see it as a cowardly way to face someone. Nowadays with the rules of sport BJJ, you can win matches with very little...
The consequences of the tragic accident that claimed the life of Octavio “Ratinho” Couto
Aug 27, 2023BJJEE
Several friends, students, and training partners of Professor Octavio “Ratinho” Couto, who tragically passed away yesterday at the age of 52 in Italy due to a fatal fall on the shores of...
Buchecha Reveals How He Built His Grappling Game: “Always Looking For The Submission”
Aug 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time. A 17-time BJJ world champion, as well as a 4-0 pro MMA record holder, Buchecha is well-known for...
Make Your opponents Fly With The Meregali Sweep
May 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali is a 2x IBJJF World Champion, loved for his constantly dynamic and aggressive BJJ game. One of the aspects of that game is his great Open Guard – and one of the sweeps from Open...
Is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Outdated for MMA?
May 10, 2023BJJEE
The Gracie family helped create and popularize Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu all over the world, especially in the early days of the UFC. Nowadays modern MMA has almost nothing to do with the UFC from the...
From the Mat to the Octagon: How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is Dominating the UFC
Apr 06, 2023BJJEE
Photo credit As a combat sport, mixed martial arts (MMA) has evolved dramatically over the last few decades. One discipline that has proven to be a game-changer in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
20 Greatest BJJ Legends Of All Time
Mar 23, 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...
The Best Jiu-Jitsu Fighters in the UFC
Mar 14, 2023BJJEE
The UFC has been one of the biggest driving forces behind the explosive growth in popularity of mixed martial arts over the last few decades. If, for whatever reason, you had any doubts that MMA was...
The Real Reason Why Marcelo Garcia Doesn’t Like Kimuras, Darces, & Leg Locks
Oct 31, 2022BJJEE
Highly respected MMA and BJJ coach Firas Zahabi was recently on the Joe Rogan Podcast where he shared an interesting story about his training sessions with Marcelo Garcia. Joe Rogan and Eddie Bravo...
10 Of The Best Grapplers In MMA
Aug 24, 2022BJJEE
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...
Fabio Gurgel: “Through Jiu-Jitsu, We Build Better People For The World”
Jun 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Fabio Gurgel’s “Alliance Jiu-Jitsu” team has been in existence for 30 years now and has accomplished a number of achievements along the way; among them, winning half of the 26...
The Story Of A BJJ World Champion: Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida
May 09, 2022BJJEE
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...
Fabio Gurgel: “I Was 15 Years Old When I Understood I Wanted To Live Off Jiu-Jitsu”
Apr 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Not many people can claim that they’ve found their life purpose when they were teenagers. However, Fabio Gurgel is one of them. Now a CEO and head coach of the Alliance Jiu Jitsu Team, Gurgel...
