John Danaher Explains Why Anticipation Beats Reaction In Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Legendary coach John Danaher laid out his thinking on why anticipating an opponent’s moves matters more than simply reacting to them in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. According to Danaher, the game...
(WATCH) Khamzat Chimaev Dominates Gilbert Burns At RAF 13
Sep 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Khamzat Chimaev needed a second period to close things out, but the result never felt in doubt as the former UFC champion overwhelmed Gilbert Burns in the RAF 13 co-main event… Winning 15-4 to...
William Tackett Talks Fans Not Willing To Pay For UFC BJJ Pass: “People Complain About $9”
Sep 18, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
William Tackett isn’t interested in complaints about UFC BJJ’s $9 streaming price – and he made that clear in a social media post breaking down the upcoming UFC BJJ 11 card....
Braulio Estima Defends Gracie Barra’s Strict Uniform Policy: “It Builds Unity”
Sep 18, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Braulio Estima recently defended Gracie Barra’s strict uniform policy – arguing that wearing the team kit builds a sense of unity that outweighs individual preference on the mat. Estima, who...
Jake Shields Says Someone Tried To Take His BJJ Black Belt Over Political Views: “It’s Ridiculous”
Sep 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC veteran Jake Shields revealed that an individual attempted to pressure his longtime coach, Cesar Gracie, into revoking his BJJ black belt – over his political commentary on Middle Eastern...
Carlson Gracie Jr. Reveals The Forgotten Era Of “Dark Blue Belts” In Early Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Carlson Gracie Jr., son of the legendary Carlson Gracie and current head of the Carlson Gracie Team, revealed a piece of belt history many practitioners today have never heard of. According to Gracie...
Joe Rogan Explains Why He Thinks Jiu-Jitsu Beats Striking For Self-Defense
Sep 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent episode of the JRE podcast, Joe Rogan shared why he believes Jiu-Jitsu offers better self-defense preparation than striking-based martial arts. He and Andrew Huberman discussed fear,...
Head Of Brazilian Financial Institution Allegedly Offered $60,000 To Buy A BJJ Black Belt
Sep 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Earning a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt typically takes years of training and thousands of rounds on the mats… But Daniel Vorcaro allegedly tried to skip that process entirely, by offering an...
Robert Drysdale: “BJJ’s Global Success Did Not Come From Superior Technique”
Sep 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Robert Drysdale, ADCC champion and MMA competitor turned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu historian, has spent years researching old newspapers, letters, and interviews to separate the sport’s mythology...
Austin’s AquaJits Faces Shutdown After Complaint Calling It “Dangerous” & “Bad Influence”
Sep 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
At Barton Springs in Austin, a floating mat that looks something like a boxing platform crossed with a lily pad has become the stage for AquaJits, a hybrid of jiu-jitsu and sumo where competitors...
(WATCH) New Bodycam Footage Shows Extended Sequence Of Dustin Poirier’s Arrest
Sep 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
New footage of Dustin Poirier’s airport arrest has surfaced, providing a fuller picture of what happened after he was taken into custody. On June 21st, Poirier was arrested at Atlanta...
BJJ Coach Arrested 1,500 Miles From Home Gym In Investigation Involving 16-Year-Old Student
Sep 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Port Orange police arrested a local jiu-jitsu coach on Wednesday, after tracking him down more than 1,500 miles from the gym where he taught – closing out an investigation into what detectives...
Dorian Olivarez Details Chaotic ADCC 2026 Match: “The Guy Bit My Finger”
Sep 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The now-infamous ADCC 2026 match involving Dorian Olivarez turned into one of the stranger storylines of the tournament. Olivarez said everything was going his way in an interview with FloGrappling:...
BJJ Black Belt Jorge Britto Talks Recovering After Heart Attack: “My Students Called 911”
Sep 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Jorge Britto is recovering after suffering a heart attack immediately following a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training session. Britto shared details of what happened in a message to his students and...
Richie Martinez Pushes Back On Claims No-Gi Black Belts Aren’t “Real” Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 12, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Richie “Boogey Man” Martinez, the 10th Planet black belt known for his run through EBI and years of highlight-reel submissions, has never trained in the gi. That is a fact that’s...
Gordon Ryan Claims Greg Souders “Stole” The Eco Approach From Renzo Gracie’s Academy
Sep 12, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently spoke about Greg Souders, the coach behind the ecological approach (the constraints-led approach) that’s generated significant discussion in BJJ circles over the past year....
BJJ Federation Introduces New BJJ Safety Rule Following Competitor’s Viral Spinal Injury
Sep 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The Brazilian Confederation (CBLP) has introduced a new safety rule for its competitions following the August 22nd BJJ injury that left Willian Hiroyuki Masuda, known as “Kabuto”, with...
Gilbert Burns Set To Face Khamzat Chimaev In Wrestling Debut At RAF 13
Sep 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gilbert Burns is preparing for his wrestling debut at RAF 13, where he’ll face Khamzat Chimaev in the co-main event. While Burns brings significantly more overall grappling experience to the...
John Danaher Explains Why Gordon Ryan Is The Best Grappler He’s Coached: “Truly Amazing”
Sep 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher addressed Gordon Ryan’s ongoing health issues, ranking him as the best talent he’s ever coached. Asked directly who the best pound-for-pound grappler he’s trained is,...
Firas Zahabi Explains Why He Plans to Start TRT At 50: “I’m Not Going To Be That”
Sep 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
TriStar Gym head coach Firas Zahabi, best known for guiding Georges St-Pierre through his championship reign, revealed during a recent gym Q&A that he plans to begin testosterone replacement...
John Danaher Explains Why Your First Class In Jiu-Jitsu Is The Most Important Class: “They’re Just Like You”
Sep 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has built a reputation as one of the sport’s most analytical coaches, shaping several of its most dominant competitors. In a recent podcast episode with Georges St-Pierre, he was...
Fedor Emelianenko Will Compete In Russian Sambo Championship: “As An Amateur”
Sep 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Fedor Emelianenko, widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history, has revealed plans to return to competition. During a visit to Mozhaysk, where he held a wrestling masterclass...
Dima Murovanni Explains Why Most Coaches Are Getting The Eco Approach To BJJ Wrong
Sep 08, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Dima Murovanni, one of the sport’s most sought-after coaches, broke down his philosophy on the ecological, or constraints-led, approach to teaching Jiu-Jitsu. Murovanni, who trains world...
WWE Veteran Santino Marella Wins Gold at Jiu-Jitsu Con
Sep 08, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Santino Marella has added another accomplishment to a resume that already spans two combat sports and a professional wrestling career that made him a household name. The former WWE Intercontinental...
