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...
Looking Into Japan Judo team’s Strength Routine (Sets & Reps included)
Dec 25, 2023BJJEE
If Judo and Jiu Jitsu were a test of strength, we could just have a set of weights at the door – and a contest as you come in to see who is strongest, and then go home having never touched the...
South Korean Judoka Disqualified after Slapping Opponent
Sep 25, 2023BJJEE
In a surprising twist at the Asian Games, South Korean judo athlete Lee Hye-kyeong found herself facing disqualification from a semi-final match due to a controversial incident that gained...
What Did Judo Lose when IJF Banned Leg Grabs?
Sep 02, 2023BJJEE
Judo is one of those arts who are always trying to make themselves more attractive in order to advance the art. This has been a defining principle among many rule changes Judo has survived over the...
Makhachev Demonstrates Takedowns, ‘Ignores’ Jiu-Jitsu & Praises Sambo & Judo: ‘They are More Effective’
Aug 25, 2023BJJEE
Islam Makhachev is diligently preparing for his upcoming bout against Charles do Bronx at UFC 294, taking place in Abu Dhabi on October 21st. Recently, a video was shared on social media showcasing...
Female Judo Champion Throws Security Guard During Public Confrontation
Aug 15, 2023BJJEE
The nation of Kazakhstan is the home of a remarkable judo professional, Aigerim Abilkadirova who has won gold at many Judo international championships, notably the 2018 Aisan Judo Championships. She...
Elon Musk: “I trained in judo, Kyokushin (full contact) & no rules streetfighting”
Aug 15, 2023BJJEE
Well, despite the BJJ and MMA community’s best efforts – it seems that all of the hype for the Mark Zuckerberg vs Elon Musk fight has been in vain. Zuckerberg announced on Sunday, via a...
The History And Origins Of Judo
Aug 12, 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...
WATCH: 3x Judo Olympian Faces off Against National Champion Wrestler in No Gi BJJ
Jul 23, 2023BJJEE
3x National Champion in Wrestling, Brandon Reed recently competed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada at the local SAU (Submission Arts United) competition. This was the first Brazilian Jiu-jitsu/ Grappling...
Bruno Bastos Explains Extremely Important Judo Principles For BJJ Athletes
Jun 07, 2023BJJEE1 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...
Former UFC Fighter Alex Oliveira Wins by Surprising KO Judo Throw at Titan FC 82
Jun 03, 2023BJJEE
Alex Oliveira earned his 25th professional MMA victory by executing an unexpected sequence that ended the fight. On June 2, Oliveira participated in his 42nd pro-MMA fight on the main card of Titan...
Judo Olympic Gold Medalist Reveals Why She’ll Never Fight MMA: “It’s A Whole Different Fight”
Apr 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rafaela Silva is a judo Olympic gold medalist from Brazil, who is also a two-time judo world champion. However, she was suspended from judo between 2019 and 2021, as she was tested positive for...
Khabib: “I Love Freestyle Wrestling, But Judo Is On A Different Level”
Apr 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Freestyle wrestling or judo: which one is better? Well, surprisingly enough, Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks it’s – judo. Even though he grew up wrestling, “The Eagle” thinks that...
Promotion Time: Gabi Garcia Is Now A Judo Black Belt
Apr 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gabi Garcia, one of the most successful female athletes in the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has now been promoted to the rank of a Judo black belt! Recognized by USA Judo as being the rank of...
“Is This Beef Or Just Business?” – Henry Cejudo Calls On Daniel Cormier & Jon Jones To Make Amends
Mar 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The beef between MMA legends Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones has been a long-standing one… And at this point, it’s unclear if it’s a “real” beef, just business, or if...
Henry Cejudo Showed Jon Jones The Exact Same Technique That He Used To Finish Ciryl Gane
Mar 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Jon Jones had a spectacular UFC 285 performance, winning the heavyweight title match against Ciryl Gane with a quick Guillotine Choke. But did you know that Henry Cejudo coached Jones the same exact...
Judo or BJJ: Which Is More Effective?
Feb 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...
Conor McGregor Struck By Car, Thanks Judo & Wrestling: “Having Awareness On The Landing Saved My Life”
Jan 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s not every day that you hear someone crediting judo or/and wrestling for saving their life in a traffic accident… But that’s exactly what Conor McGregor did. Just a day ago,...
Henry Cejudo On Khabib’s Retirement From Coaching: “Family Is Everything”
Jan 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov is said to be walking away from his MMA coaching career, so that he can devote more time to his family. And, among other people, Henry Cejudo also understands and respects this...
Samoa Joe, Famous Professional Wrestler, Trains Judo & BJJ
Jan 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that Samoa Joe, the famous American professional wrestler, also has an extensive Judo background… And that he trains BJJ as well? That’s right. Samoa trained Judo as a kid...
Kevin Holland Calls Out Henry Cejudo For A BJJ Match
Dec 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Kevin Holland, the UFC welterweight, will have his next fight the following weekend against Stephen Thompson… But he also has an aim for none other than the former flyweight champion Henry...
Catch Them with a Canto Choke From Half Guard by Judo Legend Flavio Canto
Nov 01, 2022BJJEE
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...
