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...
The Shocking Reason Why White Belts Quit Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 22, 2024BJJEE
Embarking on the journey of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is often filled with excitement and anticipation. However, for many white belts—the beginners—this journey is abruptly cut short. Understanding why...
BJJ White Belt Does a Lawnmower Choke: Knee On Spine in a BJJ Tournament
Jul 17, 2024BJJEE
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, tournaments are typically dominated by the slick, refined techniques of seasoned grapplers. However, every so often, a white belt steps onto the mat and reminds...
BJJ White Belt Disqualified for Biting Opponent’s Ear in Competition
Jun 18, 2024BJJEE
In a shocking turn of events at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition in the UK, a white belt competitor was disqualified for biting his opponent’s ear. The incident occurred during a match when...
The Time Khabib Nurmagomedov Visited a BJJ Academy & Insisted on Wearing a White Belt
May 05, 2024BJJEE
Khabib Nurmagomedov, known for his humility and respect for martial arts traditions, wore a white belt at a Jiu-Jitsu academy in Dubai, despite being a UFC champion, world champion in Sambo and a...
The #1 Reason Why You Should Roll With Brand New, Spazzy BJJ White Belts
Apr 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Rolling with brand new, spazzy white belts is something that most seasoned BJJ athletes avoid. They think of it as a waste of time; after all, why should you spar against someone who literally has no...
Flashback: A White Belt BJ Penn Defeating 2 Judo Black Belts in a Judo Tournament
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE
This happened in 1997. BJ back then just started BJJ and he was still a white belt. As a white belt he absolutely dominated these black belt judoka in Judo rules. His nickname prodigy was very...
Joe Rogan Was a White Belt Under Vitor Belfort at Carlson Gracie BJJ Gym in Los Angeles
Apr 10, 2024BJJEE
As revealed in a recent episode of the JAXXON Podcast, an insightful revelation came out about Joe Rogan, a name synonymous with comedy, podcasting, and UFC commentary. Vitor Belfort, an MMA legen,...
The Great BJJ Switcheroo: High Level Black Belt Poses as White Belt, Chaos Ensues
Apr 09, 2024BJJEE
When a Black Belt turns White Belt for a Day In the intriguing world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where belts symbolize mastery and experience, imagine the chaos when a high-level black belt decides to...
Opinion: BJJ White Belts Shouldn’t Have Their Own “Style”
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Being a BJJ white belt is a stressful period in one’s Jiu-Jitsu life. It’s full of failures, doubts about whether or not you’re really “cut out” for this martial...
BJJ Black Belt Visitor Fakes as a White Belt & Ruins Blue Belt’s Day
Mar 28, 2024BJJEE
In a surprising and somewhat humorous twist at Bristol Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy, a black belt from out of town named Dave decided to pose as a complete novice. His ruse? Presenting himself as a...
How to tame and neutralize spazzy BJJ white belts that can injure you when rolling
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE
You know him. Jumping around even if it doesn’t quite make sense to do so. Accidentally punching you in the face from time to time. Rolling as if it’s a matter of life and death. He’s not a bad...
How are bad days different as a BJJ black belt and a BJJ white belt?
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE
Bad days in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can feel significantly different between white belts and black belts, especially in areas like rolling, handling being dominated (“getting smashed”),...
Was it the Biggest BJJ White Belt Tournament in the World?
Mar 18, 2024BJJEE
Last weekend in Paris, the French Federation CFJJB, known for helping host the IBJJF European Championship in 2023 and 2024, organized a tournament just for white belts. Over 2000 athletes competed...
How Can You Get Really Good at Jiu-Jitsu When Only Training with White Belts?
Mar 17, 2024grappler z
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. What happens when a purple belt has to roll with a white belt? What can the purple belt, or any other higher belt ranker, possibly get out of...
Why Do BJJ World Champions Still Win with White Belt Techniques?
Mar 16, 2024BJJEE
The phenomenon of BJJ World Champions winning with what are considered white belt techniques – such as armbars, kimuras, triangles, and rear naked chokes – is a testament to the depth and...
6 Mistakes BJJ White Belts Make – That Everyone Hates
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu white belt, then it’s only normal that you’ll be making mistakes. You have to start from somewhere, after all… However, some of these mistakes are a big no-no...
Should You Take it Easy When Rolling with Cocky BJJ White Belts or Mercilessly Smash Them?
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE
When you start to read this article, you’re probably expecting to read a feminist thesis on anti-white descrimination…This voluntarily polemical title seeks only to speak of a subject that is...
Bernardo Faria’s Advice on What White Belts Should Focus on In The First 12 Months In Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 26, 2024BJJEE
Embarking on the journey of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a white belt is a transformative experience marked by challenges, triumphs, and an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Bernardo Faria, a very...
Giancarlo Bodoni Says White Belts Should Learn Heel Hooks: “Not More Dangerous Than A Kimura”
Feb 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
While some traditionalists caution against early adoption of Heel Hooks in BJJ practitioner’s practice, ADCC medalist Giancarlo Bodoni says that even white belts should be taught them....
Why Did Khabib Nurmagomedov Ask to Wear a White Belt in a BJJ Academy?
Feb 19, 2024BJJEE
Khabib Nurmagomedov, known for his humility and respect for martial arts traditions, wore a white belt at a Jiu-Jitsu academy in Dubai, despite being a UFC champion, world champion in Sambo and a...
Rickson Gracie on the two Types of White Belts Most Likely to Quit Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 12, 2024BJJEE
The Two Main Types of White Belts Likely to Discontinue Jiu-Jitsu Training Jiu-jitsu is a highly effective martial art that can transform individuals in profound ways. For those who feel physically...
Rickson Gracie: “Jiu-Jitsu White Belts Should Not Spar Hard in the First Year”
Feb 12, 2024BJJEE
As a new practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, it is important to learn how to avoid common injuries that white belts often face. Proper technique, training partners, and adjusting intensity levels...
BJJ Guy Performs Funny & Viral Social Experiment: “White Belts Are People Too”
Jan 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Would you fist bump a random guy on the street? Well, it appears that you would if he had a black belt wrapped around his waist… But if he were to have a white belt, well, you’d probably...
