Fedor Emelianenko Reflects On Moral Conflict With MMA: “Impossible With Love In Our Sport”
Dec 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Russian MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko spoke openly about the deep moral and spiritual conflict between his Orthodox Christian faith and his career in fighting. He recalled a story involving Ukrainian...
(WATCH) BJJ White Belt Bites His Own Arm To Get Opponent DQ’d
Dec 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A shocking incident at the Sul Americano championship took place, after a white belt competitor was caught on video biting his own arm to get his opponent, Davi Garros, disqualified. Garros was...
BJJ Black Belt Slams Traditional BJJ Warm-Ups: “A Lot Of People Will Be Really Upset”
Dec 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
AJ Discianni, a BJJ black belt under Brad Court and co-owner of New Asgard Martial Arts in Pennsylvania, has spent over a decade inside the sport – and he believes a lot of the teaching practices...
Chael Sonnen: “Making Kids Cut Weight For Wrestling Is Abuse”
Dec 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen is urging the wrestling community to reject the practice of weight cutting among children. The moment that pushed Sonnen to speak out came during a youth tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma....
John Danaher Explains The Real Secret Behind Using Pace In Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Many practitioners assume that going faster means being more effective, or that high tempo is the key to exhausting opponents. But as John Danaher explains, elite grapplers use pace in radically...
Tom Hardy Drops New “Neurospicy” BJJ Line With Tatami To Promote Autism Awareness
Dec 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy is continuing to use his platform in a very specific way: blending Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu culture with autism advocacy. His ongoing collaboration with Tatami has now evolved into a new,...
Wrestler Shares How It Was To Train In Dagestan For 7 Days: “You Can’t Just Fly In”
Dec 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Anthony Hunter’s week-long trip to Dagestan wasn’t a sightseeing vacation or a typical martial arts getaway. Booked through MK Wrestling, Hunter stayed in an athlete hotel in Makhachkala and...
Kron Gracie: “F**k It, I Won’t Pull Guard Ever Again”
Nov 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Kron Gracie has officially closed the door on one of the defining traits of his combat identity: pulling guard. For most MMA fighters, that statement would be meaningless – hardly anyone in modern...
Helena Crevar Talks ONE FC Debut & Shares If She’ll Ever Compete In MMA
Nov 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Helena Crevar’s rise through the grappling world has been nothing short of meteoric, and during a recent interview, the 17-year-old star revealed several major updates about her career. When asked...
Helena Crevar vs. Teshya Alo Set For ONE Fight Night 39
Nov 29, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
ONE Championship is starting 2026 with an awesome matchup: Helena Crevar and Teshya Alo will make their promotional debuts against each other at ONE Fight Night 39! The division is currently vacant,...
John Danaher Explains Why Feeling Like A “Klutz” Is Normal In Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent social media post, John Danaher addressed one of the most universal struggles in Jiu-Jitsu – the frustration of feeling clumsy and incompetent when learning something new. He reminded...
Dating Expert Warns Of “Epidemic” Of Women Cheating With Jiu-Jitsu Instructors
Nov 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A dating expert has ignited debate in the BJJ world after claiming that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies are experiencing an “epidemic” of women getting involved with their instructors. The...
Felipe Pena Says Winning IBJJF Worlds No Longer Proves You’re The Best In BJJ
Nov 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Pena may be one of the few athletes in Jiu-Jitsu history who has conquered both worlds – the traditional era of IBJJF dominance and the modern age of super-fight driven pro grappling. But...
(WATCH) Conor McGregor’s Training Partner Assaults Officers On Plane
Nov 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Sinead Kavanagh – a decorated Irish fighter and long-time training partner of Conor McGregor – found herself at the center of a serious legal mess this week, after a violent altercation aboard a...
John Danaher Calls Out BJJ’s Biggest Flaw: “Not A Single Takedown”
Nov 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher had addressed one of the most unfortunate realities in modern Jiu-Jitsu: athletes are world-class on the mat, yet shockingly underdeveloped on their feet. As more competitors choose to...
Fedor Emelianenko Fires Back At Craig Jones: “He Probably Should Apologize”
Nov 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has built a reputation as one of grappling’s most outspoken personalities – and he never shied from mocking Sambo. But those comments have now traveled far enough to reach someone few...
Roger Gracie Explains Why He Believes Drilling Is Overrated: “No Doubt…”
Nov 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie’s success has often been attributed to flawless technique and a methodical approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. But in a conversation with John Danaher, the ten-time world champion...
Polaris Loads Up Women’s Roster – Signs Sarah Galvao For A Multi-Match Contract
Nov 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Polaris has added another powerhouse to its lineup for 2026, signing Sarah Galvao in what looks like a major investment into their growing women’s divisions. Galvao is the latest name in an already...
Powerlifting World Champ Turned ADCC Star Says Strength Is The Ultimate Advantage In BJJ
Nov 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mark MacQueen doesn’t shy away from the topic of strength in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With two ADCC Trials wins and a powerlifting world title on his resume, he speaks from experience in two demanding...
Tom DeBlass Calls Out Schools That Shame Students For Being Late: “Choose Your Battles”
Nov 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass is pushing back against what he sees as misplaced priorities in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies. After seeing a school publicly call out one of its students for arriving late to class,...
Gordon Ryan Shares Why He Isn’t Worried About Being “Figured Out” In Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has turned grappling into one of the most open-source elite sports on the planet. Every detail of how he passes, pins, back-takes, submits, and repeats the cycle is right there for anyone...
(WATCH) Arman Tsarukyan Submits Dan Hooker in Qatar With Vicious Arm Triangle Choke
Nov 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Arman Tsarukyan delivered a dominant statement win at UFC Qatar – submitting Dan Hooker in the second round with a vicious Arm Triangle, that further strengthens his case for a future title shot....
Bernardo Faria Shares Why Starting BJJ Late Might Be Your Biggest Advantage
Nov 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Bernardo Faria is offering a fresh take on a phrase that echoes through countless Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms: “I wish I’d started training earlier.” The five-time world champion believes...
Bo Nickal Earns BJJ Purple Belt – After Knocking Out BJJ World Champion Rodolfo Vieira
Nov 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal has reached a new benchmark in his grappling journey, earning his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt right after a spectacular knockout win over high-level grappler Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 322....
