Demetrious Johnson: “I Really Want To Get My Black Belt”
Apr 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Demetrious Johnson is the ONE Championship flyweight world champion. And, on May 5 this year, he’ll be defending his title against the former flyweight champion Adriano Moraes. This will be the...
UFC’s Colby Covington Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Apr 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Colby Covington, one of the UFC‘s top welterweight contenders, has been promoted to the rank of BJJ black belt! He was promoted by his coach, Daniel Valverde: View this post on Instagram...
Grandmaster Robson Gracie Passes Away At Age 88
Apr 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Grandmaster Robson Gracie, BJJ red belt and one of the most important figures in the history of Jiu-Jitsu, has passed away at the age of 88. There is still no information about the cause of death,...
Kade Ruotolo To Defend ONE Submission Grappling World Title Against Tommy Langaker
Apr 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s official: Kade Ruotolo is set to defend his ONE Championship lightweight submission grappling world title – against Tommy Langaker! The 10-minute submission only match will take...
Rodolfo Vieira Hired A BJJ Coach Again – Ahead Of Next UFC Fight
Apr 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rodolfo Vieira joined the UFC back in 2019, but only had 5 fights under the promotion since then. He wishes that he could’ve been more active, as he emphasized in a recent Sherdog interview: I...
Wiz Khalifa Set To Make His BJJ Match Debut
Apr 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that Wiz Khalifa, one of the most popular rappers in the world, has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2017? Yes, that’s right. Though, he hasn’t competed yet…...
Tye & Kade Ruotolo: “A Normal Day For Us Is The Mats & Ocean”
Apr 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What does a normal, regular day look like for Tye and Kade Ruotolo? Well, their answer sounds a whole lot like paradise! The two brothers had an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Reddit, where they...
Mikey Musumeci On Living With Pressure: “I Feel Like It’s A Responsibility”
Apr 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What is it like for Mikey Musumeci to be known as one of the top-ranking submission grapplers in the world? To have other people expect from him to always be winning matches, to always be on top of...
Tye Ruotolo Open To Competing Against His Brother: “It Would Be Crazy”
Apr 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tye and Kade Ruotolo are among the very best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in the world. Their fast, explosive, and detail-precise style is a pleasure to watch in every match. So, it’s no wonder...
Xande Ribeiro Shows How To Escape Side Control
Apr 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Staying safe and getting out of Side Control is a huge challenge for any beginner and a must-have skill in order to really master BJJ. When you’re significantly outweighed by your opponent,...
This Surprising Kimura Trap From The Guard Pass Works Great
Apr 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ black belt Haisam Rida grew up in Ghana and started training in Japan. He is now training at B-Team with Craig Jones, Nicky Ro and co. and taking over the competition scene by storm. In this...
JT Torres Shows An Amazing Monoplata From Triangle Choke Setup
Apr 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The omoplata, which means scapula in Portuguese, is a highly effective Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ submission). Also called the ashi sankaku garami (leg triangle entanglement) in judo and the coil lock...
Matt Lindland Shows The Best Clinch & Takedown For MMA
Apr 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Upper body throws and takedowns look cool for the audience (and it’s DEFINITELY not fun for the guy landing on the mat) but that’s not why. There is real strategy going into this game plan!...
Mica Galvao Confirms MCL Injury, Out Of Competition For 2-3 Months
Apr 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It was obvious to anyone who watched Mica Galvao‘s latest match against Kaynan Duarte, in the quarter-final of the BJJ Stars 10 event, that he suffered a knee injury. Now, Mica has confirmed...
Nicholas Meregali To Compete In Who’s Number One (WNO) Event – In The Gi
Apr 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Who’s Number One (WNO) has had only no-gi events in the past, which has almost become their trademark. However, it seems that this will change; as Nicholas Meregali has just announced that...
Nick Rodriguez Went For WWE Tryouts – And Got Accepted
Apr 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that Nick Rodriguez went for WWE tryouts… On two separate occasions? Yes, that’s right. And not only did he go for the tryouts but he has now been accepted as well! Rodriguez...
Arrest Warrant Issued For Nate Diaz – Charging Him With 2nd Degree Battery
Apr 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
According to MMA Fighting, Nate Diaz has been charged with second-degree battery, following the street fight that went viral. An arrest warrant has been issued, but, according to the New Orleans...
Nicholas Meregali On People Who Think Kaynan Intended To Break Mica’s Leg: “The People’s Lack Of Neurons…”
Apr 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The BJJ Stars 10 event took place a few days ago, with one of the matches being between Mica Galvao and Kaynan Duarte. During the match, Kaynan went for a leg lock. And when Mica defended it...
John Danaher Talks One Submission You Have To Perfect: “It’s A Requirement”
Apr 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’s one submission that John Danaher believes everyone, no matter their preferences, has to work on. No matter your game, no matter your likes or dislikes – you’ve got to learn...
Judo Olympic Gold Medalist Reveals Why She’ll Never Fight MMA: “It’s A Whole Different Fight”
Apr 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rafaela Silva is a judo Olympic gold medalist from Brazil, who is also a two-time judo world champion. However, she was suspended from judo between 2019 and 2021, as she was tested positive for...
[Watch] Alleged Thief Controlled Effortlessly With BJJ Crucifix Position
Apr 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most effective martial arts for self defense, as well as one of the best ones from the legal standpoint – as you don’t have to hurt the other person in...
This Is The Easiest Way To Take The Back On An Inverted Opponent
Apr 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The goal of every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner should be to secure the back position during rolling or competing, due to its immense advantages. Not only does this provide an infinite amount of...
This Cross Grip Pass Counter Is Highly Efficient – Here’s How To Do It
Apr 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There is one type of BJJ guard pass using a cross grip on the pants that is highly effective when attacking from the top position. This unique grip is a great way to control the guard player....
Here’s A Great Toe Hold Setup Off The Berimbolo
Apr 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Whether you like it or not, the Berimbolo is an incredibly difficult technique to defend against when executed properly by an experienced practitioner. Some may choose to stay away from it, and...
