Joe Rogan Shares Longstanding BJJ Injury: “It Was Excruciating”
Sep 06, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Joe Rogan opened up about a lingering knee injury during a recent JRE MMA Show conversation with UFC bantamweight Ethyn Ewing… Describing meniscus damage severe enough to leave his leg locked...
BJJ Athlete’s Family Opens Fundraiser As He Faces Long Recovery From Spinal Injury
Aug 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
William Masuda is facing one of the most difficult stretches of his life after a severe injury left him unable to move from the chest down. His family has launched a public fundraiser, to help cover...
How Do You Keep Training When an Injury Changes Everything?
Aug 20, 2026BJJEE
An injury can disrupt far more than a workout schedule. When training has been part of everyday life, suddenly losing the ability to run, lift, cycle, or play a sport can affect routines,...
Melqui Galvão Wants Out Of Prison For “Shoulder Injury Treatment”
Jul 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Melqui Galvão’s legal team has filed a motion requesting his transfer from a special prison in São Paulo’s northern zone to house arrest, citing a recent shoulder surgery. The request...
Cory Sandhagen Shows Gnarly Hamstring Injury After Kneebar Attempt At UFC 329
Jul 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Cory Sandhagen is scheduled for an MRI this week to assess an injury sustained during his UFC 329 loss to Mario Bautista – one severe enough to leave him limping through the final two rounds. The...
When a Sports Injury Becomes a Legal Claim: Understanding Liability Beyond the Mat
Apr 05, 2026BJJEE
Have you ever wondered where normal training risk ends and legal responsibility begins in combat sports? Many athletes assume every injury is just part of rolling or competing, which leads to real...
New Study: Jiu-Jitsu Competitors Have the Lowest Injury Rate Among Combat Athletes
Jan 23, 2026BJJEE
Injuries are always going to happen if you train in Jiu-Jitsu. It’s part of the journey. How does BJJ stack up with other martial arts in terms of rate of injury? It has often been said...
WNO 31: Late Replacement Announced for Xande Ribeiro Match After Injury to Jordan Preisinger
Nov 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
There’s been a late shake-up to the card for Who’s Number One 31 (WNO 31), as Faris Ben-Lamkadem has stepped in to face Xande Ribeiro after Jordan Preisinger was forced to withdraw due to injury....
Bernardo Faria Calls For Help After Roberto Jimenez’s Injury: “Let’s Support Roberto At This Time”
Nov 19, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
An urgent fundraising campaign was shared by Bernardo Faria – highlighting the critical situation faced by Roberto Jimenez. Jimenez has been forced to pause his competitive journey due to a severe...
Topic: Who Pays for a BJJ Gym Injury?
Nov 04, 2025BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the most rewarding martial arts to train in. It builds confidence, community, and resilience. But like any contact sport, injuries are part of the territory. From...
Rener Gracie Suffers “Most Ridiculous Injury” Of His Career In Everyday Mishap
Sep 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
After decades of pushing his body through grueling martial arts training, Rener Gracie shared that the worst injury he’s ever suffered didn’t come from a match, a sparring session, or even the...
Demetrious Johnson Suffers Knee Injury, Exits IBJJF World Masters 2025
Aug 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC and ONE flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson saw his run at the 2025 IBJJF World Masters cut short – when an injury forced him out during his second match. Johnson...
Gruesome Heel Hook Injury In Local BJJ Competition Sparks Outrage: “Looks Like A Car Hit Me”
Aug 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A recent social media video has ignited fierce debate in the BJJ community – after a black belt competitor applied a heel hook that left his 40-year-old hobbyist training partner with devastating...
Heath Pedigo Suffers Severe Eye Injury, Undergoes Emergency Surgery
Aug 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The founder of Pedigo Submission Fighting – made famous by the Daisy Fresh documentary series – Heath Pedigo has suffered a serious eye injury during a seminar. He was rushed into emergency...
Jozef Chen Talks ACL Injury Sustained vs Lucas Hulk Barbosa: “It Popped Like Buh-Buh-Buh-Buh”
May 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rising grappling star Jozef Chen recently opened up about the knee injury he suffered during his highly anticipated match against Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa at the Craig Jones Invitational...
Jack Jenkins Hospitalized After RNC Finish At UFC 312 – Due To Throat Injury
Feb 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jack Jenkins’ weekend at UFC 312 turned out to be far worse than just a tough loss inside the octagon. Jenkins faced Gabriel Santos in a preliminary bout on Saturday, starting strong and even...
Keenan Cornelius Responds to Allegations of Serious Injury at Legion Jiu-Jitsu at Hands of Mat Enforcer
Nov 28, 2024BJJEE
Renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and founder of Legion Jiu-Jitsu, Keenan Cornelius, has publicly addressed allegations surrounding a reported serious injury at his gym in San Diego. The...
BJJ Student Details Devastating Spine Injury Suffered from Rolling with Gym Enforcer at Legion Jiu-Jitsu San Diego
Nov 28, 2024BJJEE
A harrowing account shared on Reddit by Dr. Dustin Roberts, a former Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, has sent ripples through the grappling community, shedding light on gym culture, accountability,...
Mikey Musumeci Talks Injury That Threatened His Life: “I Could Have D*ed”
Nov 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci recently opened up about a terrifying health ordeal that almost ended his career – and life. Musumeci had been set to face Kade Ruotolo for the lightweight submission grappling title...
Ways to Train Takedowns Without The High Risk of Injury
Nov 03, 2024grappler z
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter cascao vital and runs cascao bjj hard knocks out of Las Vegas nv. One of the most commonly neglected aspects of training for a BJJ...
Rickson Gracie’s Method for Taping an Injured Knee for Jiu-Jitsu Training: Stay on the Mats Despite Injury
Oct 17, 2024BJJEE
In Jiu-Jitsu, injuries are inevitable. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, the physical demands of grappling can take a toll on your body, especially your knees. For those who are...
Mikey Musumeci Hospitalized With Torn Lung – Blames Rickson Gracie Breathing Method For Injury
Sep 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has just revealed that he suffered a torn lung during his preparation for ONE 168… Which ultimately forced him to withdraw from the event. Musumeci was set to move up to...
Kade Ruotolo vs. Mikey Musumeci Superfight at ONE Championship Cancelled Due to Injury
Sep 02, 2024BJJEE
The highly anticipated superfight between Kade Ruotolo and Mikey Musumeci at ONE Championship has been cancelled due to an injury sustained by Ruotolo. This match was set to be one of the most...
Nicholas Meregali Undergoes Surgery After Serious Injury: “I’m At Peace”
Sep 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Nicholas Meregali, Instagram Nicholas Meregali – who was heavily favored to dominate at ADCC 2024 – faced a surprising early defeat in the second round. He was defeated by...
