EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson Is A BJJ Black Belt: “With The Right Technique & Preparation…”
Oct 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson recently shared how his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training has influenced his business strategies. And yes – he is a BJJ black belt as well! Wilson highlighted that Jiu-Jitsu...
Trans, Queer, and Neurodivergent BJJ Black Belt Shares Insights on Running his BJJ Academy
Sep 30, 2024BJJEE
Located in downtown Northfield, MN, Misfit BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym with a mission to foster empowerment, inclusivity, and community. Founded in 2022, this trans-owned gym offers a welcoming...
Old School BJJ Black Belt’s Time Tested Advice on Avoiding Physical Conflict in the Streets
Sep 28, 2024BJJEE
As martial artists, we are often faced with aggressive people who threaten us either verbally or physically. It’s important to know the difference between an insult like “F– You” and a threat...
Flashback: Gordon Ryan’s Impressive Performance as a Purple Belt in a Gi Match Against a BJJ Black Belt
Sep 25, 2024BJJEE
Gordon Ryan is often recognized for his dominance in No-Gi grappling, with multiple ADCC titles cementing his place as one of the best in the sport. However, for those questioning his abilities in...
Support the Johnstone Family After Sudden Loss of UK BJJ Black Belt Jimmy Johnstone
Sep 17, 2024BJJEE
We are heartbroken to share the devastating news of the sudden passing of Jimmy Johnstone, a beloved husband, father, and an influential figure in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community. Jimmy, a...
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida Promoted To 4th Degree BJJ Black Belt
Sep 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida has been promoted to 4th degree BJJ black belt – by his legendary coach, Leo Vieira! Buchecha, widely regarded as one of the greatest competitors in...
ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong Promoted To BJJ Black Belt By Renzo Gracie
Sep 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Chatri Sityodtong, founder and CEO of ONE Championship, has been promoted to the rank of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt… By none other than Renzo Gracie! The surprise promotion took place...
Big Mistake: Clueless Guy Provokes Old School BJJ Black Belt
Aug 30, 2024BJJEE
In a remarkable display of composure and martial arts mastery, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Chris Bower found himself in a real-life self-defense scenario after landing in Auckland, New Zealand,...
Joe Rogan Destroys the Dream of Guest’s Son’s Taekwondo Junior Black Belt
Aug 30, 2024BJJEE
The conversation surrounding martial arts and the value of ranks, particularly black belts, has sparked renewed debate following comments made by Joe Rogan on his popular podcast, The Joe Rogan...
Why Does It Take Around 10 Years To Get A Black Belt In BJJ?
Aug 16, 2024BJJEE
Why does it take so many years (for the average practitioner) to get a black belt? This is quite complicated but let’s consider a few factors. The average time it takes someone to reach black...
Islam Makhachev Names Which MMA Fighters are Fake Black Belts in BJJ
Aug 13, 2024BJJEE
Islam Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion, has sparked a heated debate about the authenticity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belts in MMA, accusing some fighters of having ranks that were...
From White Belt to Black Belt in Under Four Years: The Incredible Journey of Josh Saunders
Aug 09, 2024BJJEE
The journey from a white belt to a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is often considered a decade-long commitment, but Josh Saunders defied the odds, achieving this milestone in under four...
BJJ Black Belt Compares Mica Galvao To Football Legend Ronaldihno: “A Competition Fighter Cannot…”
Jul 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Pedro Valente, a prominent figure in the Valente Brothers team, recently shared insights on the growing popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu during his appearance on the “Connect Cast”...
Snoop Dogg Receives Black Belt in Judo at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Jul 27, 2024BJJEE
Unexpected Honorary Black Belt for Snoop Dogg at the 2024 Paris Olympics Paris, France – The 2024 Paris Olympics have already delivered one of the most surprising and memorable moments, even before...
Old School Black Belt’s Unpopular Opinion: Leg Locks Are Cheap
Jul 23, 2024BJJEE
Malachy Friedman, a BJJ Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the legendary Master Ricardo Liborio of the Carlson Gracie lineage, shares his perspective on leg locks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With...
6ft 8 heavyweight MMA fighter exposed by a 5ft 3 BJJ black belt
Jul 18, 2024BJJEE
In a remarkable showcase of skill versus strength, the Dogfight Wild Tournament (DWT) recently featured an extraordinary bout that captivated MMA enthusiasts worldwide. The fight pitted a towering...
Mica Galvao Promoted To 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt
Jul 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mica Galvao has just reached another milestone in his already illustrious career – by receiving the first degree on his black belt! This promotion comes from his father and lifelong coach,...
BJJ Black Belt Has a Brilliant Way To Defend The “Muffler” in BJJ
Jul 12, 2024BJJEE
On the back position in Jiu-Jitsu, the famed John Danaher has this to say: No other weapon in the jiu jitsu submission arsenal offers such variation in severity of application as the back/strangle...
Japanese Ju Jutsu Black Belt Faces Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in BJJ Competition
Jul 10, 2024BJJEE
BJJ black belt Robby Malof recently squared off against a Japanese ju jitsu black belt. In most cases Japanese Jujutsu is practiced in a more controlled manner with little to no live sparring. This...
BJJ Black Belt Couple Gets Grilled by Stand-Up Comedian
Jul 07, 2024BJJEE
Stand-up comedian Jacob Balshin was grilling members at the crowd at one of his shows when he came across a women. When he asked her where she met met her husband, she answered at a martial arts...
BJJ Black Belt Uses a Kimura To Snap a Whole Leg of Ham
Jul 04, 2024BJJEE
The kimura trap is one of the most effective systems in BJJ. Some practitioners such as David Avellan base their whole game around them and even have a system. Used as a kimura lock setup, the kimura...
John Danaher Black Belt: BJJ World Champions Should Only Be At Black Belt
Jul 04, 2024BJJEE
The arbitrary nature of the bjj belt system has established a reality where there is a big number of competitors who can all claim they’re World Champions. But sure there even be such thing as...
Angry Drunk Guy Tries To Assault Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt at a Bar; Big Mistake
Jul 01, 2024BJJEE
Alcohol has the potential to both increase and decrease aggression, depending on where’s one’s attention is focused. Professor McMurran, a psychologist at the University of Nottingham stated:...
Aikido Black Belt: ‘BJJ Training Destroyed My Leg For Life’
Jun 22, 2024BJJEE
Aikido black belt and martial artist Rokas shared a harrowing experience that left him with a life-altering injury. In a video on his youtube channel, he delves into the details of how a forbidden...
