Ethan Crelinsten Begins Training MMA With Damien Anderson
Sep 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ethan Crelinsten, a prominent figure in the world of BJJ, appears to be considering a transition to mixed martial arts – after a recent training session with his teammate Damien Anderson....
Ethan Crelinsten Shows A Cool Knee Fold To Knee Slide Pass
Mar 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve been watching high level BJJ competition matches for a while, you’ve probably seen that a lot of the top ranking jiujiteiros frequently change directions and linking different guard...
Ethan Crelinsten Talks Lessons from Danaher: “Consistency & Discipline”
Feb 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ethan Crelinsten, one of the top competitors that first formed their names through training in the Renzo Gracie’s Academy in New York, is now a part of the B-Team. However, prior to joining...
Ethan Crelinsten Undergoes Successful ACL & Meniscus Surgery
Sep 22, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Ethan Crelinsten – a BJJ black belt under John Danaher and a member of the newly founded B-Team – has undergone an ACL surgery in order to fix a problem that’s been hindering him...
WNO: Andrew Wiltse, Kennedy Maciel & Ethan Crelinsten Sidelined
Sep 10, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Who’s Number One (WNO) two-day tournament will take place on September 25 and 26 – in two weeks time – and will feature eight-person brackets. However, the promotion just announced...
Craig Jones Announces He Will Continue Training With Nicky Ryan, Nick Rodriguez & Ethan Crelinsten
Jul 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
After John Danaher announced that the notorious Danaher Death Squad (DDS) – comprised out of athletes such as Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, Craig Jones, Nick Rodriguez, Nicky Ryan – is breaking up,...
Nicky Ryan & Ethan Crelinsten Promoted To Black Belt by John Danaher
Nov 03, 2020BJJEE
Nicky Ryan and Ethan Crelinsten, rising stars in the pro BJJ scene and members of Renzo Gracie Academy wer today promoted to BJJ black belt by John Danaher. Gordon Ryan shared the news on his social...
CJJ Bantamweights Set To Feature Geo Martinez, Ethan Crelinsten Plus Prior CJJ Champs
Dec 27, 2018BJJEE
CJJ has taken over EBI for the most part. As per Eddie Bravo’s words the sub only event now relates just to women while men will be slapping the crap out of each other – so basically...
B-Team Jiu-Jitsu Officially Rebrands As Simple Man Martial Arts
Sep 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most recognizable teams in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has turned the page on its history – as B-Team Jiu-Jitsu has now officially rebranded as Simple Man Martial Arts, marking both the end of...
Victor Hugo Cashes $100K Bonus – As B-Team Wins $1 Million At CJI 2
Sep 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones raised the stakes on day two of the Craig Jones Invitational 2 in Las Vegas, offering a $50,000 submission bonus to encourage more action. B-Team’s Victor Hugo didn’t just deliver —...
UFC’s Bryce Mitchell Joins Lightweight Bracket For EBI 25
Aug 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC veteran Bryce Mitchell is set to compete at EBI 25 on September 12th – stepping into one of the toughest lightweight brackets in the event’s history! Known for his slick submission game –...
B-Team Jiu-Jitsu Shifts Focus To MMA After Craig Jones’ Departure
Jul 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
B-Team Jiu-Jitsu is entering a new chapter. With Craig Jones stepping away from competition and shifting his attention to running the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), the remaining team members are...
Craig Jones Responds to Gordon Ryan’s Hateful Tirade After B-Team Breakup
Jul 15, 2025BJJEE
B-Team break-up escalates with harsh accusations and dry humor In the latest chapter of one of jiu-jitsu’s most talked-about rivalries, Craig Jones has finally addressed Gordon Ryan’s scathing...
Craig Jones Announces End Of B-Team Jiu-Jitsu: “I’m Out”
Jul 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
It appears that the end of B-Team as we know it has come – as Craig Jones announced via social media that he is “out” of it. Instead, the rebranded team will be led by Nicky Ryan, Nicky...
Jozef Chen Promoted To BJJ Black Belt At B-Team Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jozef Chen has just been promoted to BJJ black belt at B-Team Jiu-Jitsu! Only 20 years old, Chen is a remarkably young competitor – but he has also only been training for a little over five years....
Bodybuilder & BJJ Black Belt Dr Mike Israetel Explains Why Strength Matters In Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Dr. Mike Israetel, a well-known fitness expert, was recently promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and he’s making it clear that strength plays a crucial role in the sport. While this...
12 Fast-Rising BJJ Stars You Should Know
Feb 05, 2025BJJEE
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...
Craig Jones: The Polarizing Australian Changing Jiu-Jitsu Worldwide
Nov 01, 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...
ADCC 2024 Day 1 Recap: Shocking Upsets and Gritty Performances
Aug 18, 2024BJJEE
The first day of ADCC 2024 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, brought a wave of unexpected results and high-octane action, leaving fans buzzing with excitement and anticipation for what’s...
The BJJ Blueprint: How To Grapple Like Nick Rodriguez
Aug 11, 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...
Is CJI Now a Better Card than ADCC? An Unbiased Opinion
Jun 23, 2024BJJEE
The world of competitive grappling has been buzzing with excitement and debate as the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) appears to be rivaling the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) in terms of talent and...
Gordon Ryan Will Be Doing 2 Grappling Superfights at ADCC 2024
Jun 04, 2024BJJEE
This year, ADCC has officially added one more female weight class, resulting in a total of five male weight classes and three female weight classes. Each male category features 16 competitors, while...
Nick Rodriguez Shares If He’ll Ever Compete In Gi Jiu-Jitsu: “Why Would I Wear Pajamas?”
Apr 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nick Rodriguez is one of the top-ranking submission grappling athletes in the world today… But will he ever compete in gi Jiu-Jitsu? That appears to be the question that even his B Team Jiu...
New Wave vs B-Team: Which Gym Reigns Supreme for Jiu-Jitsu Training?
Apr 15, 2024BJJEE
Jiu-Jitsu enthusiasts often find themselves debating the merits of different gyms, especially when considering where to train among the top contenders. In Austin, Texas, two gyms stand out due to...
