World’s Strongest Man & BJJ Blue Belt Martins Licis vs 2 Judokas – At The Same Time
Apr 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Martins Licis, the 2019 World’s Strongest Man, recently took his talents to the tatami as part of his Strength Unknown YouTube series, where he faced an unusual challenge – sparring against two...
Satoshi Ishii Claims That The Leg Takedowns Ban In Judo Was Politically Motivated
Oct 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Olympic gold medalist judoka Satoshi Ishii has openly criticized the rule changes in judo that eliminated leg grabs and double leg takedowns… Arguing that these changes were politically...
Travis Stevens Says Judo Has More Brotherhood Than Jiu-Jitsu Does
Sep 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the difference between Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Well, for Olympic Judoka and BJJ black belt Travis Stevens, one of the biggest differences lay in brotherhood. Here’s what he...
Satoshi Ishii Speaks Out On Current State Of Judo: “It’s Not The Same Sport”
Sep 03, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Satoshi Ishii, the Olympic gold medalist in Judo, has always followed an unconventional path… And, despite his successes in Judo, he decided to leave it behind and give his attempt at MMA....
[WATCH] Judoka Dislocates His Shoulder During Olympics 2024 Win Celebration
Jul 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Moldovan Olympic judo star Adil Osmanov dislocated his shoulder while celebrating his bronze medal victory at the Paris Olympics last Monday. The incident occurred after Osmanov defeated Italy’s...
Developing Transitions: The Secret of all the Best BJJ Competitors in the World
Mar 22, 2024BJJEE
The transition between standing techniques and ground techniques are rarely taught in BJJ. This is a small window of opportunity that is often neglected in BJJ. Capitalising on this moment is a...
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,...
What’s The Real Difference Between Judo And Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ground Game?
Mar 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You might’ve started out training both BJJ and Judo at the same time… Thinking that if you combine the two arts, you will become an unstoppable grappler! But what you didn’t expect...
Olympic Gold Medalist Kayla Harrison Signs With UFC – Set To Face Holly Holm At UFC 300
Jan 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a groundbreaking development for the UFC, Dana White has announced that Kayla Harrison, a 2x Olympic gold medalist in Judo, will be joining the organization! Her debut is set to be a match against...
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...
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...
The “Wrist Roll” Works Great For Breaking The Sleeve Grip (From Standing)
Oct 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ever sparred with someone who is really good at hand fighting from standing… And who, almost seamlessly, can grip your sleeve – and then set up attacks from there? This is why it’s...
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...
Jacare Demonstrates A Great Morote Seoi Nage Variation
May 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do your Judo throws suck? Don’t worry, you’re not alone – but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start working on them! For example, here is a super effective throw setup...
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...
João Rocha Shows How To Do The Ken Ken Uchi Mata
Apr 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In a BJJ match match, you are likely to face a standing opponent that will have stiff arms and their butt far away from you. They use this as a stalling position to avoid getting thrown. Here Joao...
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...
John Danaher Demonstrates A Simple Arm Drag & Hip Kouchi Trip
Feb 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You know what they say: the simplest of solutions are often the best of solutions. Be it in life or on the mats. So, if you are having some life or grappling related problems, perhaps it’s time to...
Using a T-Shirt To Set Up Massive Throws For Self Defense
Nov 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
„There’s no Gi in the streets man, that Jiu Jitsu/Judo stuff wouldn’t work on me.“ How many times have you heard that sentence being uttered? You’ve probably defended the...
Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Really Basically Just (Kosen) Judo?
Sep 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Rivalry between Judo and BJJ practitioners is not unusual. Most of the times it’s good natured debates on which martial art is „better“ or more effective… And one of the most...
Russian & Belarusian Athletes Barred From 2022 World Judo Championships
Sep 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from competing at the 2022 World Judo Championships, which is taking place next month in Uzbekistan. This decision has been made because of the two...
Gene LeBell, Combat Sports Pioneer, Passes Away At Age 89
Aug 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Gene LeBell is a true combat sports pioneer and one of the most beloved figures in the world of martial arts, who is also widely credited for making grappling into such a popular combat sports...
Olympic Champion Judoka Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Murder of Childhood Friend
Aug 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Naidangiin Tüvshinbayar is the first Mongolian athlete to ever win an Olympic Gold medal for his country; he’s a champion judoka and a former president of the Mongolian National Olympic Committee....
