Future of Pro Jiu-Jitsu: What To Expect in 2020
Written By Guillaume Huni, BJJ black belt and head instructor of Kimura Academy in Serbia, and editor of BJJEE.com. I’ve decided to write this article to look at the path that Jiu-jitsu is taking,...
View ArticleBenefits Of Grappling With Handicaps: 1 Arm, No Arms & Eyes Closed
Written By Guillaume (Gile) Huni, BJJ black belt and head instructor of Kimura Academy in Serbia. The story goes that years back (in 1989), Roberto Correa, commonly known as Gordo, was forced to play...
View Article6 Reasons Why Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners Make Great Lovers
Written by Gloria Coccoli, BJJ practitioner and widfery student. She started training Jiu-Jitsu at Ground Pressure Team Messina in Italy. Check out her great blog aroundtheju. I am sure most of you...
View ArticleThe Epic Moment Rickson Gracie Met Sakuraba & Why They Never Fought
2 martial arts legends recently met in Japan: Rickson Gracie and Kazushi Sakuraba aka ‘The Gracie Hunter’. In the early and mid ’90s the Gracie family ruled the world of MMA, and Gracie jiu-jitsu...
View ArticleEffective Cutting Weight Strategies for Grapplers
Written by Matt D’Aquino, a multiple Australian and Oceania Champion and a 2008 Beijing Judo Olympian. He has been studying Judo for over 23 years. He is a 3rd Degree Black belt and a purple belt...
View Article4 Tips To Help Tall People Use Their Height When Going For Takedowns
Photo Cred: IBJJF Written by Matt D’Aquino, a multiple Australian and Oceania Champion and a 2008 Beijing Judo Olympian. He has been studying Judo for over 23 years. He is a 3rd Degree Black belt and a...
View Article12 Most Exciting Grappling Matches of 2015
2015 was a great year for Jiu-Jitsu/grappling and featured some of some of the most exciting clashes in recent history. Check out some of these epic battles (Available for free on video). Made by our...
View ArticleConventional & Unconventional Ways of Getting Promoted in BJJ
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is far from being as serious and strict as other forms of martial arts. The main reason is probably due to the fact of it being a martial art/sport that has mostly been developed...
View ArticleSleeping With Jiu-Jitsu Teammates: The Danger Zone?
What exactly happens when we mix romantic love with our love of jiu-jitsu? Well this is a scenario everyone sees from time to time! The desire to share an activity we love with a new...
View ArticleRussian BJJ Team Releases Sexy Calendar Feat. Female Students
BJJ Strela Team from Russia have just released a 2016 calendar. This calendar will be a bit different from a normal club calendar as it will sexy pictures of their female students. To order, the...
View ArticleUAEJJF Planning 10 More European Pro Gi & No Gi Events in 2016
2016 will be a busy year for professional Jiu Jitsu in Europe. The UAEJJF has big plans for the old continent. How does a European Pro League sounds like? They are planning 10 events GI&NOGI...
View ArticleKron Gracie vs. Asen Yamamoto Full Fight Rizin FF.
Kron Gracie vs. Asen Yamamoto Full Fight Rizin FF. Kron Gracie defeats Asen Yamamoto by submission – Round 1 – RIZIN 12/31/20159 x https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PuJ-odA21M x...
View ArticleThe Infamous ‘Shoulder of Justice’: The Ultimate Crossface Pressure
What is the infamous ‘Shoulder of Justice’? When you are in top side control, cup their head with your hand and start “crossfacing” with your shoulder. Their head should be pointed away from your...
View ArticleRigan Machado Answers Critics on Teaching Method for Celebrities with Limited...
Rigan Machado is an 8th degree red and black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, earning his rank under Carlos Gracie Jr. He is a former Jiu-Jitsu world champion and a veteran of the ADCC. Machado...
View ArticleScarlett Johansson Joins Ashton Kutcher & Trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is getting more and more popular among the Hollywood A list celebrities. Famous people that train or have trained in BJJ include Ashton Kutcher, Prince Jackson (son of Michael...
View ArticleWhy Judo Founder Jigoro Kano Didn’t Favour Groundwork
Kanō Jigorō was the founder of Judo. Judo was the first Japanese martial art to gain widespread international recognition, and the first to become an official Olympic sport. Pedagogical innovations...
View ArticleWhy Demian Maia Won’t be Grappling Nick Diaz at Metamoris
Demian Maia completely dominated Gunnar Nelson at UFC 194, and asked for a shot at the welterweight belt. The BJJ black belt and ADCC champion may have to wait in line as the title holder Robbie...
View ArticleGalvao, Vinny, Tonon & More To Compete at EBI 6 for $50k
Eddie Bravo’s exciting submission only Jiu-Jitsu invitational has added some major stars for its 6th event which is scheduled to held in Mexico city on April 30th. Big names such as ADCC champions...
View ArticleHow To Deal With People Who Criticise Your Passion For Jiu-Jitsu
Written by Jason Bright of Genesis Jiu-Jitsu The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey is a long and painful one, there are extreme peaks and equally low valleys that will be experienced along the way. The...
View ArticleHumility: After Losing To Demian Maia, Neil Magny Attends His Seminar!
Proof that many MMA fighters are humble even in defeat: Neil Magny attends the MMA seminar of his former opponent Demian Maia. Magny faced Demian Maia on August 1, 2015 at UFC 190. He was completely...
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