Canto Strangle When Passing the Guard from Brazilian Judo Legend Flavio Canto
Mar 05, 2024BJJEE
The Canto Choke is one of those techniques that consistently finds its way into the highest levels of grappling. Whether it’s Judo or Jiu-Jitsu this classic should be part of every grappler’s...
Judo Legend Teddy Riner: “France is Not a Sporty Country”
Mar 04, 2024BJJEE
Teddy Riner, 10 x Judo world champion and 2 x Olympic gold medalist judo champion, voiced his concerns on the French TV show “Quelle époque,” hosted by Léa Salamé. With the Paris 2024...
Here Are The Top 4 Judo Throws For BJJ
Feb 29, 2024BJJEE
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...
Judoka Drops Cell Phone During Championship Match & Is Eliminated
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE
In a remarkable turn of events during the Judo Grand Slam in Baku, Azerbaijan, the match between Portuguese judoka Anri Egutidze and Sweden’s Robin Pacek ended abruptly in less than 13 seconds,...
Henry Cejudo: “Khabib Wouldn’t Get Up [Against An NCAA Wrestler]”
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It goes without saying that Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s wrestling is elite… However, Henry Cejudo is convinced that the Dagestani national wouldn’t be able to defeat an American...
BJJ Black Belt Wins By TKO vs Judo Black Belt in MMA event In The Gi
Feb 26, 2024BJJEE
At the XTB KSW Epic event held on February 24th, 2024, KSW presented a captivating matchup that harkened back to the early days of MMA. This bout featured a showdown between a Judo black belt and a...
Judo Founder Jigoro Kano’s Challenge Match with a Russian Seaman on a Ship
Feb 23, 2024BJJEE
The story of Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, is filled with fascinating anecdotes, one of which is his legendary encounter with a Russian seaman aboard the Hikawa Maru ship. This episode, found in...
Olympic Judo Champion Satoshi Ishii Shares His Strength Training Routine
Feb 22, 2024BJJEE
So you want to introduce strength training into your grappling routine? Fair enough – and good choice on your behalf, as becoming stronger will both turn you into a better grappler and make you...
How a Pro Wrestler KO’d Judo Legend Masahiko Kimura & The Yakuza’s Involvement
Feb 22, 2024BJJEE
In the intriguing world of professional wrestling, where theatrics often overshadow reality, a historical event stands out as a stark reminder of what happens when the lines between performance and...
BJJ Blue Belt with 62 Tournament Matches Tries Out Judo Sparring
Feb 21, 2024BJJEE
“BJJ Players Will Never Reach Their Full Potential Unless They Cross Train In Other Grappling Arts.” Judo and BJJ: Similar Jacket, different rules and mentality. Judo training will vastly improve...
Watch: Merab Carries Cejudo Around like a Baby at UFC 298 and Jokes with Zuckerberg
Feb 18, 2024BJJEE
At UFC 298 in Anheim, California this past Saturday, Merab Dvalishvili demonstrated his readiness to challenge for the Ultimate bantamweight championship. The Georgian fighter dominated former...
BJJ & Judo Black Belt (And Former Navy SEAL) Shows How To Deescalate A Violent Situation
Jan 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Almost everyone will find themselves in a (potentially) violent situation at one point in their life… And in that moment, it’s important that you know how to deescalate it. Jason...
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...
KSW Announces Unique Gi Fight: BJJ vs Judo Black Belt
Jan 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
KSW, the prominent Polish MMA promotion, has announced an extraordinary matchup for their upcoming event, “XTB KSW Epic”… As this event will feature an MMA match between BJJ black...
Firas Zahabi: “Judo & Wrestling Does Two Things That BJJ Neglects”
Jan 22, 2024BJJEE
GSP’s coach Firas Zahabi is a bjj black belt under John Danaher and in the video, he explains why conditioning work is the number one thing that is lacking in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He explains...
What Happens When a BJJ Blue Belt Spars with a Judo Brown Belt?
Jan 22, 2024BJJEE
“BJJ Players Will Never Reach Their Full Potential Unless They Cross Train In Other Grappling Arts.” John Danaher Judo and BJJ: Similar Jacket, different rules and mentality. Judo training will...
Judo Legend Teddy Riner Regularly Trains BJJ: ‘This Might Win Me the Gold at the Next Olympics’
Jan 22, 2024BJJEE
Double Olympic champion & 10x world champion Teddy Riner (FRA) is the greatest ever heavyweight and a strong candidate for greatest Judoka of all time. At 2.04 m and 140kg, he is a physical...
Brazilian Football Legend Pele Credited Judo Training for his Agility: ‘When I Dribbled, I Hardly Fell’
Jan 22, 2024BJJEE
Today the world says goodbye to the Brazilian legend Pelé, one of the greatest football (soccer) players in the history. Pelé died at the age of 82, after a period of hospitalization in the Albert...
How Long Does it Take to get a Legit Black Belt in Judo?
Jan 22, 2024BJJEE
While requirements vary, it typically takes a minimum of five years to earn a black belt in Judo. Judo is a martial art that focuses on grappling techniques and throws. Students progress through a...
Judo Olympian Goes 1 Round Judo & Then 1 Round No Gi Grappling with BJJ Black Belt
Jan 22, 2024BJJEE
“BJJ Players Will Never Reach Their Full Potential Unless They Cross Train In Other Grappling Arts.” John Danaher Judo and BJJ: Similar Jacket, different rules and mentality. Judo training will...
Satoshi Ishii Shows A Great Judo Throw Setup For BJJ Athletes
Jan 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Takedowns are the mark of all grappling sports (Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo etc). They all rely on taking the fight to the ground, regardless of what you do afterwards. Takedowns can be a tough...
BJJ vs. Judo vs. MMA for self-defense
Jan 15, 2024BJJEE
BJJ vs. Judo vs. MMA for Self-Defense Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) are three popular martial arts that are often compared when it comes to self-defense. While they...
Tiny Female Judo Black Belt Olympian Grapples White Belt Male
Jan 10, 2024BJJEE
Dojo storming is all the rage today but it’s quite special to see someone ready to take on a huge challenge and keep an open mind. Such was the case with Norwegian judoka – the first ever...
Don Frye: “I Didn’t Need Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Because It’s Just Watered-Down Judo”
Jan 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Don Frye is a mixed martial arts legend. Known popularly as “The Predator”, he was one of MMA’s earliest well-rounded fighters. That well-roundedness helped him win the UFC 8 and...
