The Science Behind the Claim That Training Jiu-Jitsu Can Slow Down Aging
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
Embracing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and its lifestyle could be likened to finding a veritable Fountain of Youth. It helps in maintaining physical health even as our bodies accumulate wear and tear over...
BJJ Practitioner Leaves Local Gracie Barra After They Tried To Control What He Posted on Social Media
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the name Gracie Barra stands as a perfect example of established world brand of franchised Jiu-Jitsu academies. However, even the most established institutions...
Gordon Ryan’s Current Physique Raises Eyebrows Among Grappling Fans
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
Gordon Ryan, the multiple-time ADCC world champion, considered the No Gi GOAT has always been honest about his use of PEDs. Known for his dominance on the mats and his finely tuned physique, Ryan has...
Gordon Ryan Blasts Female BJJ Athletes Equal Pay Demands: ‘If You Can’t Figure Out How to Make Money, Blame Yourself’
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
Gordon Ryan, considered the No Gi GOAT in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu , recently stirred controversy with his comments regarding equal pay for female athletes in the sport. In a statement that...
Saulo Ribeiro’s View on BJJ Belt Progression Will Make You Rethink your BJJ Journey
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
The belt system is one of the most heated debates in BJJ and it seems that there is no universal standard. Few published guidelines or standards determine when a practitioner is ready for promotion;...
Robert Drysdale’s Unusual Take on BJJ Belt Promotions: ‘You Should Measure Body Fat’
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
Few published guidelines or standards determine when a practitioner is ready for promotion; the criterion is generally determined by individual instructors and/or academies.The IBJJF maintains an...
Helio Gracie Black Belt Standards: ‘No Dreadlocks, Head Tattoos or being Overweight’
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE
Few published guidelines or standards determine when a practitioner is ready for promotion; the criterion is generally determined by individual instructors and/or academies.The IBJJF maintains an...
3 Best Ways To Escape The Body Triangle
Mar 20, 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...
Breaking Stereotypes: Can Vegan Martial Artists Excel?
Mar 20, 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...
Japanese BJJ Black Belt on How it’s Really like to Train BJJ in Japan
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Japan as a foreigner can be a unique and enriching experience, blending the martial art’s global appeal with Japan’s rich martial arts culture. Japan has a...
How to use Jiu-Jitsu as Therapy for Mental Health, Stress Release & Anxiety?
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE
Being a part of the bjj community you often hear about how effective bjj is when it comes to dealing with various anxiety driven disorders such as post traumatic stress, depression, panic attacks and...
‘You Still Wanna F*** with Me?’ Mike Tyson Showing Power Threatens Jake Paul in Training Video
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE
Mike Tyson, the legendary boxer known as “Iron,” began his rigorous training on Thursday for the upcoming bout on July 20 against a much younger opponent, Jake Paul, who is 31 years his...
These Are the Greatest Japanese BJJ Fighters In History
Mar 20, 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...
Japanese Karate Master Debunks Steven Seagal: “Does He Even Know What He’s Talking About?”
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE
Actor and 7th degree aikido black belt Steven Seagal was recently featured in an interesting video, where he dazzled his host with his knowledge of the Japanese language and what he deemed were...
John Danaher Puts an End to the Buggy Choke with a Simple Move
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
Ah, the Buggy Choke… It’s so frustrating to be on the receiving end of it. You think that you finally have the Side Control, that you’ll finally be able to get your offense going and then –...
ADCC Legend Dean Lister: ‘Beginners in BJJ All Make This Same Mistake”
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
You’re a BJJ white belt, in the search for advice from experienced athletes… So why not listen to the advice from Dean Lister, BJJ black belt, 3x ADCC champion and UFC vet. Lister delves into a...
Dean Lister On People Simultaneously Training at Different BJJ Academies
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
Team switching in Jiu-Jitsu is a very controversial topic that will always provoke different points of views and arguments among the BJJ community. Throughout Jiu-Jitsu history, there have always...
Dean Lister on Whether Beginners Should Start with Gi or No Gi BJJ?
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
Many Jiu-Jitsu practitioners believe that Gi is the base and that beginners should start with the Gi. Once one has built a great base with Gi, then they can transition to No Gi. Black Belt Dean...
Coach Firas Zahabi’s Method for Not Getting Nervous Fighting in Front of a Crowd
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
How do you feel before a BJJ match, especially in front of a crowd? Nervous, anxious… Emotional and stressed out? If that’s the case, then you’re probably thinking way too much. And you should...
BJJ Black Belt Shares His Method for How to Improve 10X Faster In Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
Have you recently hit a plateau in Jiu-Jitsu? Does it seem that, no matter how much you’re trying to learn and apply new techniques, you just can’t seem to improve? You might be tempted to push...
2X ADCC Champ JT Torres on Why He Hired a Full Time Wrestling Coach at his BJJ Academy
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
It’s no secret that many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students aren’t particularly good at wrestling. Some even go as far as never adding wrestling to their training schedule – which is a grave mistake....
The Fascinating Link Between Neuroscience and Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system, particularly focusing on the brain and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions. It encompasses a wide range of topics from the...
Robert Drysdale: ‘It’s Weird but People in Jiu-Jitsu Only Respect You When You Beat Them Up On the Mats’
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
The idea that “the truth is on the mats” in Jiu-Jitsu speaks to the direct, physical nature of the sport where skills and abilities are tangibly demonstrated through sparring or...
The Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques
Mar 18, 2024BJJEE
Description: History of martial arts and its development. What techniques are used in jiu-jitsu, their changes over the centuries. Where this martial art is applied, its future in the modern world....
