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....
BJJ Black Belt Andrew Wiltse on The Harsh Realities of Working as a Bouncer
Mar 18, 2024BJJEE
When working as a part of law enforcement – or at any sort of a security job, such as working as a bouncer – it’s a good idea to learn at least some Judo, Jiu-Jitsu or Wrestling… As it will...
2X ADCC World Champ JT Torres Shares his Action Plan and Mindset for ADCC 2024
Mar 18, 2024BJJEE
ADCC 2024 is gearing up to be an exciting event, scheduled for September 17th and 18th at the prestigious T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. And, as anticipation builds, organizers have revealed...
How To Apply The “Osoto Gari” Against Jiu-Jitsu Players – By Andre Galvao
Mar 18, 2024BJJEE
Osotogari is a highly popular and powerful throw in Judo, Sambo and BJJ. It is classified as a foot technique, Ashi-Waza. The problem is that the classic way that it is usually is NOT the way that it...
Was it the Biggest BJJ White Belt Tournament in the World?
Mar 18, 2024BJJEE
Last weekend in Paris, the French Federation CFJJB, known for helping host the IBJJF European Championship in 2023 and 2024, organized a tournament just for white belts. Over 2000 athletes competed...
Renzo Gracie’s Lightning Quick Armlock Against a Turtled Opponent
Mar 18, 2024BJJEE
Learn with Renzo Gracie how to attack a lethal armlock without exposing yourself to get hurt. Renzo shows how he developed a variation of the specific angle by jumping over and using his body and...
Renzo Gracie Shows Secret Choke On Royler Gracie
Mar 18, 2024BJJEE
Renzo Gracie is one of the most beloved – and most charismatic – BJJ athletes and coaches in the world. His love for the Gentle Art knows no limits, as he’s said in an interview for...
Nicola Intreccio, ADGS Rome Head Organizer, informs: Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rome Reaches already 60% Capacity”
Mar 18, 2024BJJEE
Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, the most important international event branded AJPTour after the World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship, will hold its first edition in Rome on April 12, 13, and 14, featuring a prize...
Get it Right Once & For All: The Facts on REAL Strength For Grapplers
Mar 17, 2024BJJEE
When it comes to strength and conditioning, many Grapplers especially BJJ practitioners still train like amateurs. I have trained many fighters; many are weak and don’t want to make commitment to...
How Safe Is It For Foreigners To Train Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil?
Mar 16, 2024BJJEE
Written by Daniel De Groot (Check out his Youtube channel) Safety is one of the most common reasons I’ve heard people don’t want to go to Brazil. I’m as blond and blue eyed as a gringo can...
Best Judo Throws for When You Feel Threatened in Public Transportation
Mar 16, 2024BJJEE
Judo master Shintaro Higashi provides practical advice for using Judo techniques in tight, crowded spaces like a subway. Here is his comprehensive guide for anyone looking to use Judo for...
What do you do when Jiu-Jitsu is no longer fun for you, and you know you’re not getting better?
Mar 16, 2024BJJEE
Feeling like you’re not advancing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as much as you’d like is a common experience. It’s a mental barrier that every practitioner, regardless of their belt color,...
Why Do BJJ World Champions Still Win with White Belt Techniques?
Mar 16, 2024BJJEE
The phenomenon of BJJ World Champions winning with what are considered white belt techniques – such as armbars, kimuras, triangles, and rear naked chokes – is a testament to the depth and...
Is your Goal a Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu? These Things Will Derail Your Dream
Mar 16, 2024BJJEE
Keith Owen’s Insights on Achieving a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Almost everyone who starts training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu wants to get their black belt. However, “getting it” actually...
Best Way to Overcome Jiu-Jitsu Competition Anxiety
Mar 15, 2024BJJEE
Written by Gile Huni., a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions can be nerve-wracking, even for experienced practitioners. It’s...
