Tom DeBlass: “95% Of The Men Who Used To Tap Me Don’t Train Anymore”
Apr 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a heartfelt reflection on his journey through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tom DeBlass shared a message of perseverance, gratitude, and long-term perspective for all grapplers – especially those just...
Tom DeBlass Skeptical About Ecological Approach To BJJ Training: “You’re Wrong”
Feb 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent discussion on the Jits and Giggles podcast, Tom DeBlass weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding the ecological approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. DeBlass outlined his...
Tom DeBlass Shares Thoughts On The Gauntlet: “Most Idiotic Sh*t Ever”
Feb 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The gauntlet, a long-debated ritual in the BJJ community, involves newly promoted students walking between two lines of practitioners who strike them with their belts. The practice is believed to...
Greg Souders Agrees To Debate Big Dan & Tom DeBlass On The “Eco Approach” In Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Greg Souders, one of the most vocal advocates for ecological training methods in Jiu-Jitsu, is set to engage in a live debate with ADCC veteran “Big Dan” Manasoiu and Tom DeBlass. The...
Tom DeBlass Says ONE Championship Grapplers Will Be Allowed To Compete At CJI 2
Jan 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has announced that athletes under contract with ONE Championship will officially be allowed to compete in the second Craig Jones Invitational (CJI 2), set for 2025. While ONE Championship...
Kron Gracie & Tom DeBlass Brown Belt Match at 2008 Pans
Dec 10, 2024BJJEE
Here is a rare match that has just been released by the IBJJF. Kron Gracie, son of legend, Rickson Gracie, facing Tom DeBlass in the absolute of the 2018 Pan Championships. Both DeBlass and Gracie...
Tom DeBlass Criticizes Men For Their Behaviour: “So Many Men Are Classless & Thirsty”
Nov 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass, one of the most recognized and respected athletes & coaches in the BJJ world, has recently criticized men for their behaviour… As well as women – when it comes to “Onl*...
Keep Applying The Submission In Training – Even When There’s No Tap? Tom DeBlass Shares His Thoughts
Nov 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s say you have a particularly training partner that you are applying the submission on during a training session. You know (or at least assume) that the submission is tight and that he...
Tom DeBlass Shares Advice For Rolling With Women In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It goes without saying that you need to be careful when training with your training partners. You have to be attentive enough to notice when you are putting them in dangerous positions, to respect...
ONE Championship Signs Cole Abate & Dante, ONE Grappling VP Tom DeBlass Aims to Transform the Sport
Nov 01, 2024BJJEE
ONE Championship recently announced Tom DeBlass as its Vice President of Grappling, signaling a strong commitment to elevating grappling within the world of combat sports. DeBlass, a Brazilian...
Tom DeBlass Answers If You Should Film & Publish Your Rolls In Your BJJ Academy
Oct 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Video recording your rolls can be super beneficial for your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey & progress. This is because reviewing that footage can shed light on the things you aren’t doing...
Tom DeBlass Urges BJJ Practitioners To Be Realistic: “Life Will Get In The Way”
Oct 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
No matter if you have been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a bit or for a long while, once you fall in love with it – it gets difficult to stay away from it. But it can get even tougher to sit out...
Tom DeBlass Explains The Best Self Defence Method: “It’s Extremely Rare…”
Sep 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the best method for self defence? Is it Jiu-Jitsu? Is it wrestling? Boxing? A combination of the above mentioned martial arts and/or some other combat sports as well? There’s a lot...
Tom DeBlass On What Kind Of Grapplers He’ll Look For In ONE: “Not Just The Best…”
Sep 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has been appointed as the Vice President of Grappling at ONE Championship, marking a significant move for the organization as it continues to expand its presence in submission grappling....
Tom DeBlass Becomes Vice President Of Grappling At ONE Championship
Sep 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass is now officially the Vice President of Grappling for ONE Championship – alongside Leo Vieira! And yes, he is very excited about the improvements he’ll pursue along the way....
Tom DeBlass: ‘I Almost Quit Jiu-Jitsu As A Blue Belt’
Aug 16, 2024BJJEE
Tom DeBlass, a renowned figure in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is known for his tenacity, skill, and passion for the art. However, even someone as accomplished as DeBlass faced a moment when he...
Tom DeBlass Explains The Key To Longevity In BJJ: “Not Submitting Everyone On The Mats”
May 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Does it feel good to submit (almost) everyone on the mats? It sure does. But is it the most important thing for longevity in the sport? Well, Tom DeBlass doesn’t think so. Here’s what he...
Tom DeBlass’s Advice for Young BJJ Athletes: “Competing Doesn’t Pay The Bills”
Apr 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re a young BJJ athlete who wants to make a name for himself in the sport? More importantly, you want to make a living off of Jiu-Jitsu – and you’re highly motivated to make...
Tom DeBlass Remembers The Time He Was Beaten By a Girl on the Wrestling Mats
Jan 12, 2024BJJEE
You very rarely see men and women compete in mixed gender divisions in BJJ competitions. This is for the simple reason that the difference in strength is tremendous. It can be argued that the average...
Tom DeBlass: “Jiu-Jitsu Is Hard, But It’s One Of The Most Rewarding Things In The World”
Dec 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve been training for a while… Can you remember all of the people that started training, only to fall off the wagon along the way? Some of them trained with you for quite some time...
Tom DeBlass’s BJJ & Life Advice: “Do Not Run From Hardships”
Nov 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass is one of the most respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and coaches in the world. He’s done a lot to promote the sport in the best of ways… But all of that success...
Tom DeBlass Recounts the Time He Dealt with a Cocky Crossfiter at his BJJ Academy
Nov 08, 2023BJJEE
Crossfit is it’s own demanding sport, requiring a person to be well versed in strength, speed, and endurance in a countless variety of variations and events. A nice amount of grapplers are finding...
Tom DeBlass Steps Down From Being ADCC Trials Organizer
Oct 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has decided to step down from his role as the organizer for the ADCC East Coast Trials. Having been associated with ADCC for over a decade, DeBlass first made his mark by winning the ADCC...
Tom DeBlass Explains Jiu-Jitsu Knee Shield Basics
Oct 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to improve your Half Guard game, then learning how to play the Knee Shield game is going to be very important. But no, it isn’t as simple as “getting the knee between you and...
