Muay Thai Champ Competes In BJJ After Training just 6 Months, Submits Judo Black Belt National Team Member
May 11, 2024BJJEE
Flashback: Bernueng Sakhomsin, a Muay Thai champion decided to compete in BJJ in the white belt division. He has a rich Muay Thai background being the Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai champion in 2006...
Understanding BJJ vs Judo Belt System and Promotion Differences
May 05, 2024BJJEE
The Intricacies of Belt Promotion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Judo Both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo are martial arts that use a belt system to denote a practitioner’s skill level, but the...
When Mackenzie Dern Faced a Male Judo Black Belt in Japan
May 05, 2024BJJEE
Japanese TV has hosted a series of strange challenge matches between top female grapplers vs male Judokas. While male vs female rolling sessions are normal in the gym, they are much rarer in a...
What is The most Powerful Grip in Judo & BJJ?
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
Neil Adams, a judo world champion and 2x Olympic silver medalist, discussed the power of grip in judo during a conversation on Lex Fridman’s podcast. Adams illustrated his point by sharing...
Judo & BJJ Black Belt Lex Fridman Does Judo with Travis Stevens
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
In a detailed video featuring a judo session, Lex Fridman, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo black belt and AI researcher, joins forces with Travis Stevens, a 2016 Olympic silver medalist in judo. The...
Judo Legend Neil Adams on How He Was Able To Beat his Alcohol Addiction
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
In a revealing conversation on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Neil Adams, a judo world champion and Olympic silver medalist, shares his personal battle with alcohol addiction and the pivotal moments that...
What’s it Like to Train Judo in Japan? Judo Legend Neil Adams Shares his Harsh Experience
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
In a detailed discussion on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Neil Adams, a judo world champion and celebrated coach, shared his experiences and the stark realities of training judo in Japan. Adams, known for...
Judo Legend Neil Adams on Judo vs. Jiu-Jitsu and the Excellence of Roger Gracie
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
In a recent episode of the Lex Fridman Podcast, Neil Adams, a judo world champion and revered figure in the martial arts community, delves into the nuanced differences between judo and Brazilian...
Judo Legend Neil Adams Gives On Who is the Greatest Judo Competitor of All Time
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
In an engaging discussion on Lex Fridman’s podcast, Neil Adams, a judo world champion and an authoritative voice in the sport, articulates why he believes Teddy Riner stands as the greatest...
Judo Black Belt Screams in Pain & Taps to Knee on Belly against BJJ Blue Belt
Apr 17, 2024BJJEE
The convergence of different grappling arts has led to intriguing encounters, blurring the lines between traditional disciplines. The International Judo Federation (IJF), recognizing the surging...
Judo Olympian & 5th degree BJJ Black Belt Rhadi Ferguson: “BJJ is Basically Just Judo”
Apr 14, 2024BJJEE
Dr. Rhadi Ferguson, an Olympic competitor in Judo, a fighter in ADCC world championships, IBJJF world championships, and professional MMA, brings a unique perspective to the martial arts community....
Flashback: A White Belt BJ Penn Defeating 2 Judo Black Belts in a Judo Tournament
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE
This happened in 1997. BJ back then just started BJJ and he was still a white belt. As a white belt he absolutely dominated these black belt judoka in Judo rules. His nickname prodigy was very...
High Level Champions from Judo, Wrestling, Sambo & MMA to Compete in Ocean BJJ Pro, an illustrious Italian PRO jiu-jitsu No Gi tournament
Apr 11, 2024BJJEE
The Ocean BJJ Pro Championship, an illustrious Italian PRO jiu-jitsu No Gi tournament, is garnering significant attention with the registration of champions from various combat sports for its trial...
The Time The Gracie Brothers Visited a Judo Dojo in California
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE
On January 13, 1987, a significant encounter took place when Rorion, Rickson, Royler, and Helio Gracie paid a visit to Hayward Nishioka’s judo club in Los Angeles, armed with a video recorder...
Why Don’t Wrestlers Practice Breakfalls Like They Do in Judo?
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE
Breakfalls are fundamental skills that contribute to the safety, confidence, adaptability, and effectiveness of martial artists and grapplers across various disciplines. They form an essential...
Kosen Judo: Similarities & Differences with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE
What is/was Kosen Judo? Kosen judo was a refinement of Kodokan Judo that was developed and flourished at the Kōtō senmon gakkō technical colleges in Japan in the first half of the...
What Are the Differences Between Japanese JuJutsu & Judo?
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE
Both Judo and Aikido have their origins in the Japanese fighting system known as jujutsu which was used by the Samurai. When looking at the differences between judo and jujutsu, we need to understand...
Interesting: Real Sparring Session Between Aikido & Judo Practitioners
Apr 02, 2024BJJEE
Aikido once used to be a famous Martial Art, respected by all martial artists. Yet these days it is losing it’s popularity fast, while being compared to other modern martial arts. Yet what made it...
What Are the Long Term Side Effects of Gripping in Jiu-Jitsu & Judo?
Mar 28, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Dr Kickass, Mike Piekarski, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Former MMA Fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. Follow him on instagram. Jiu Jitsu Fingers: Consequences of Gripping...
The Judoka Who Shined in Wrestling: Unveiling Jason Morris’s Mastery
Mar 25, 2024BJJEE
The legendary US judoka Jason Morris’s exceptional skills in blending judo and wrestling are second to none. Morris, a five-time Olympian and 1992 silver medalist, made a profound impact in the...
Judo VS BJJ VS Wrestling: Which is Best to Start With? Justin Flores Answers
Mar 23, 2024BJJEE
In an insightful discussion with Justin Flores, a high-level judo black belt coach and former coach of Ronda Rousey, the question of which grappling art is best to start with and which to retire with...
Travis Stevens: ‘Top Judoka Would Be More Successful in BJJ Than Top BJJ Player in Judo’
Mar 22, 2024BJJEE
The USA’s Travis Stevens, probably the hardest working judoka around, has taken home a silver medal in the 2016 Olympic games. Travis Stevens when asked why he focuses on the Ground Game (Newaza),...
Was Bruce Lee Really a Judo Black Belt?
Mar 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Bruce Lee’s name is unanimous with excellence in martial arts. His philosophy of utilizing everything that is useful and rejecting everything that isn’t – it’s a wonderful,...
Best Judo Throws for When You Feel Threatened in Public Transportation
Mar 16, 2024BJJEE
Judo master Shintaro Higashi provides practical advice for using Judo techniques in tight, crowded spaces like a subway. Here is his comprehensive guide for anyone looking to use Judo for...
