Tom DeBlass Calls Out How Women Are Treated In Jiu-Jitsu Gyms: “Don’t Be That Guy”
May 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has shared a message with the BJJ community, addressing a behavior he believes needs to stop immediately. His focus wasn’t on technique or competition, but on how women are treated when...
Tom DeBlass Defends Buchecha: “Most People Don’t Understand What It Takes”
Apr 28, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
In the wake of Marcus Almeida’s recent MMA loss, criticism quickly followed – as it often does. But Tom DeBlass had a clear message for those quick to judge. Here is what he had to say in a...
Tom DeBlass Sends Strong Message To Non-Competitive BJJ Students: “Be Selective”
Mar 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has shared an important reminder for non-competitive BJJ practitioners… One that shifts the focus away from performance and back toward longevity & safety. In a recent Instagram...
Tom DeBlass Shares Message On Why Fathers Must Prioritize Their Health: “Just Start”
Mar 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass recently shared a powerful message directed at men who are married and raising families. In an Instagram post, the veteran BJJ black belt and coach spoke directly to fathers who often...
Tom DeBlass Breaks Silence After Gordon Ryan Post Claims His Death
Mar 08, 2026BJJEE
The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community was thrown into chaos earlier today after Gordon Ryan posted a cryptic message suggesting that his teammate and longtime friend Tom DeBlass had died after a flight...
Tom DeBlass’ Girlfriend Issues Update After Gordon Ryan’s Death Post Causes Chaos In BJJ Community
Mar 08, 2026BJJEE
Shortly after the panic spread across the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community, an update appeared from Tom DeBlass’s girlfriend Danielle clarifying that DeBlass was in fact safe. Danielle wrote on...
Gordon Ryan Announces Death of Tom DeBlass as BJJ Community Panics Over Cryptic Post
Mar 08, 2026BJJEE
The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community was thrown into confusion and concern today after a cryptic Instagram post from Gordon Ryan appeared to announce the death of his longtime teammate and instructor...
Tom DeBlass Criticizes UFC BJJ Exclusivity Policy: “It’s Terrible”
Feb 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The grappling community was shaken after Claudia Gadelha revealed that athletes signed exclusively to UFC BJJ will no longer be allowed to compete at ADCC beginning in 2027. The announcement sparked...
Tom DeBlass Urges Adults To Stop Comparing Themselves To Young Competitors: “Stop Doing This To Yourself”
Feb 18, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran BJJ black belt and coach Tom DeBlass has shared a message aimed directly at hobbyists and older practitioners who often feel discouraged training alongside younger athletes. In a recent...
Tom DeBlass Warns Young Grapplers: “I Destroyed My Body Training Too Much”
Feb 12, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran black belt and coach Tom DeBlass is urging young competitors to rethink one of the most common beliefs in Jiu-Jitsu – that more training always leads to more success. In a candid message,...
Tom DeBlass Defends Tom Hardy’s Brown Belt Promotion: “He Never Turns Down A Roll”
Feb 05, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass didn’t mince words when responding to criticism surrounding Tom Hardy’s recent promotion to brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After some people online speculated whether the...
Tom DeBlass Explains Why You Should Seek Out The Hardest Rolls In The Room
Jan 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has shared a blunt message with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners about how to train if they truly want to improve… And it begins with confronting discomfort rather than avoiding...
Tom DeBlass On Dealing With Gym Conflict: “Don’t Gossip”
Jan 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has offered straightforward advice to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students dealing with conflict inside their academy… Emphasizing direct communication with school leadership rather than...
Tom DeBlass: “If You Haven’t Trained For At Least Two Years, You Can’t Fight”
Jan 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass recently shared a no-nonsense message about what it really means to be able to fight. In a strongly worded Instagram post, DeBlass challenged the growing number of people who believe...
Tom DeBlass: “Non-Competitors Are the Heart Of Jiu-Jitsu”
Dec 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has highlighted a message he believes every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner needs to hear – your value on the mats has nothing to do with competition. In a recent social media post,...
Tom DeBlass Calls Out Schools That Shame Students For Being Late: “Choose Your Battles”
Nov 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass is pushing back against what he sees as misplaced priorities in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies. After seeing a school publicly call out one of its students for arriving late to class,...
Tom DeBlass Says That Coaches Are Responsible For Bad Matchups – And The Injuries That Follow
Nov 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass is calling on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructors to take more responsibility in protecting their students, especially when pairing training partners. In DeBlass’s view, instructors must...
Tom DeBlass: Earning a Doctorate Would Be ‘Torture’ Compared to the Consistency & Resilience Needed for a BJJ Black Belt
Nov 06, 2025BJJEE
The never-ending debate inside the BJJ world — Is earning a black belt harder than getting a doctorate or finishing medical school? — just got a reality check from Tom DeBlass. While fighters...
Tom DeBlass Defends Guard Pulling: “If You Want To Wrestle…”
Nov 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has never been one to shy away from controversy, and his latest post is stirring up debate once again – this time over pulling guard. DeBlass, a former ADCC veteran and respected...
Tom DeBlass Calls Out Jiu-Jitsu Gossip Over Moneyberg’s Black Belt: “Focus On Your Own Jiu-Jitsu”
Oct 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has weighed in on the growing controversy surrounding Derek Moneyberg’s rapid black belt promotion, calling out the Brazilian jiu-jitsu community for wasting energy on gossip instead of...
Tom DeBlass Calls Out Training With Skin Infections: “A Selfish Move”
Oct 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has issued a blunt reminder to the grappling community about one of the most talked about issues in the sport – hygiene and skin infections. In a recent Instagram post, DeBlass didn’t...
Tom DeBlass Slams ‘Garbage’ Self-Defense Classes: “False Sense Of Self Confidence”
Sep 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has criticized what he calls “garbage” self-defense classes, arguing they give students – particularly women – a dangerous false sense of confidence. DeBlass posted a video on...
Tom DeBlass Reminds Middle-Aged Black Belts: “You Are Still A Black Belt”
Sep 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has always been known for his ability to blend tough love with heartfelt encouragement, and his recent message to his middle-aged black belts strikes that balance perfectly. In a sport...
Tom DeBlass Explains ONE Grappling’s High Standards—and Why Athletes May Be Released After Consecutive Losses
Aug 09, 2025BJJEE
ONE Championship’s grappling lead outlines the selection bar, the “one match per card” constraint, and what back-to-back losses mean for roster spots. Since stepping into his role at the helm...
