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Author Archive: BJJEE1 Admin

Former Student Files Lawsuit Against Leandro Vieira Over Se*ual Abuse Allegations

A new lawsuit has been filed that adds to the growing wave of abuse-related cases confronting the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. Former student Julia Trevino has initiated legal action in California...

JT Torres’ Essential Jiu-Jitsu Cuts Ties With Atos Amid Ongoing Controversy

JT Torres and his academy, Essential Jiu-Jitsu, have officially ended their affiliation with Atos Jiu-Jitsu – becoming one of the latest high-profile departures connected to the ongoing controversy...

Keenan Cornelius Speaks Out On ATOS Allegations, Says Jiu-Jitsu’s Hierarchy Enables Abuse

The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world has been rocked by developments surrounding Atos Jiu-Jitsu, as several high-profile competitors have exited the team amid serious allegations involving head coach Andre...

Hollywood Star Tom Hardy Promoted To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt

Hollywood actor Tom Hardy has reached another major milestone on the mats, earning his brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after years of consistent training! Hardy’s journey in the sport began back...

San Diego Gyms Offer Free Training To Athletes Leaving Atos Amid Ongoing Turmoil

The San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community has rallied together in a show of unity, as several prominent gyms have stepped in to support athletes leaving Atos Jiu-Jitsu – following what many...

Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Says Women Cannot Step Onto The Sumo Ring

Japan’s first female prime minister has taken a firm stance on one of the country’s most enduring and controversial traditions – making it clear that she has no intention of challenging...

Helena Crevar Wants A Grappling Match With UFC Champion Mackenzie Dern

Fresh off her rapid rise through the grappling world, Helena Crevar has her eyes on another major challenge – and it involves one of the most accomplished crossover athletes in combat sports. The...

(WATCH) Aaron Tau Tries To Cheat At The UFC 325 Weigh Ins

A highly anticipated Road to UFC flyweight final has been canceled after a controversial weigh-in incident involving Aaron Tau. Tau was scheduled to face Namsrai Batbayar this weekend, with the bout...

Eddie Bravo Reveals He Started Jiu-Jitsu For An Unexpected Reason: “A Fat Rockstar…”

Long before Eddie Bravo became one of the most influential figures in modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, his ambitions were pointed in a completely different direction. When Bravo moved to Hollywood in 1991...

Royce Gracie Criticizes Lack of Discipline In Brazilian Athletes: “They Go Out To Party, You Know?”

Royce Gracie recently reflected on how modern fighters approach their craft, comparing Dagestanis and Brazilians. He spoke at length about fighters from Dagestan, particularly those connected to...

Mikey Musumeci: “Umar Nurmagomedov Could Beat A Lot Of Jiu-Jitsu People”

While preparing for separate bouts at the UFC Performance Institute, Mikey Musumeci and Umar Nurmagomedovfound themselves sharing the mats. Musumeci is best known for his guard-heavy,...

BJJ Coach Kyvann Gonzalez On Being Late: “If You’re One Of Free Members, I Will Lock You Out”

Kyvann Gonzalez has no problem saying exactly how he feels about being late on the mats… And at his academy, Bodega BJJ, the rules change dramatically depending on whether a student is paying...

John Danaher On The Importance Of Goal-Setting: “Effort Is No Guarantee Of Success”

Maximizing your potential in Jiu-Jitsu is not just about showing up and training for the sole purpose of training itself. But it is also – if not even more so – about having specific goals...

Blink-182 Drummer Travis Barker Starts Training Jiu-Jitsu At 50 Years Old

Travis Barker has added Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to his ever-expanding list of pursuits! The Blink-182 drummer recently revealed that he has begun training with Jean Jacques Machado. Barker celebrated his...

Helena Crevar Reflects On ONE Championship Debut Victory: “After The Second Pop…”

Helena Crevar officially arrived on the ONE Championship stage with authority. The 18-year-old phenom made her long-awaited debut with ONE Championship at ONE Fight Night 39, submitting Teshya...

BJJ Black Belt & Natural Bodybuilder Warns Young Athletes About Rushing Into TRT

Nsima Inyang is pushing back against the growing normalization of TRT and PED use among young athletes. Inyang, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and elite natural bodybuilder, recently spoke about...

Dean Lister Shares How He Consistently Got Better At BJJ: “I Am Sure This Was Frustrating To Others…”

There is no shortcut to making consistent progress in Jiu-Jitsu. You have to stay consistent on the mats, put in the work, address your weak points, and approach rolling strategically – not just...

UFC BJJ 5: Mikey Musumeci vs Shay Montague Title Match Announced

UFC BJJ 5 is scheduled for February 12, 2026, and the promotion has officially revealed that the event will be anchored by two championship bouts! The first title fight of the evening will see...

John Danaher Explains Why Thinking One Move Ahead Is Ruining Your Jiu-Jitsu

John Danaher has long emphasized that technical excellence in Jiu-Jitsu is not just about physical execution, but about how an athlete thinks while executing technique. In a recent Instagram post,...

(WATCH) BJJ Purple Belt Disqualified At Europeans After Vomiting Mid-Match

What should have been a strong finish at the IBJJF European Championships instead turned into one of the most unfortunate disqualifications… As ATOS purple belt Jared Wade saw his European...

(WATCH) Helena Crevar Wins ONE Championship Debut Via Estima Lock

Teenage grappling standout Helena Crevar delivered a phenomenal performance on Friday night, securing a decisive victory in her ONE Championship debut. Competing in an openweight submission grappling...

MMA Pioneer Caol Uno Promoted To BJJ Black Belt At 50 Years Old

Japanese MMA pioneer Caol Uno has been promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 50! While the promotion may come later in life, Uno has been operating at an elite grappling level...

Nick Diaz Calls Out His Brother, Nate Diaz, In Emotional & Now-Deleted Rant

Questions surrounding the relationship between Nick Diaz and his brother Nate Diaz have intensified, following a now-deleted social media post in which Nick aired deeply personal grievances. Since...

Helena Crevar vs. Teshya Alo Moved To Openweight After Crevar Misses Weight By 24lbs

There has been a last-minute change to the upcoming ONE Championship grappling bout between Helena Crevar and Teshya Alo, with the match now set to take place at openweight. The match will still go...