Ivanka Trump Talks Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Journey: “It’s Like A Moving Meditation”
Jan 17, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent interview, Ivanka Trump shared the story behind her family’s involvement in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – which started with a surprising and mature request from her daughter, Arabella. At...
Souders Talks John Danaher’s Instructionals: “This Craziness: You Watch An 8-Hour DVD…”
Jan 16, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Greg Souders has shared a lot of criticism of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructional video market. While instructionals are largely dominated by elite competitors, some of the sport’s most respected...
Greg Souders Criticizes BJJ Instructionals: “I’m A Principled Guy”
Jan 16, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Greg Souders, a leading advocate for ecological training methods in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has expressed his skepticism toward the widespread reliance on instructional videos in the sport. Essentially,...
Mackenzie Dern Down To Compete At CJI 2: “Brings The Entertainment To Jiu-Jitsu”
Jan 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mackenzie Dern has expressed her desire to return to the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) for its second event in 2025! Dern made a memorable return to the BJJ world at the inaugural CJI, where she...
Olympic Boxer Explains Why Boxing Is More Difficult To Compete In Than BJJ
Jan 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent video, Olympic boxer and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt Tony Jeffries offered a nuanced response to Royce Gracie’s comments about boxing being an “incomplete martial art”....
Mark Zuckerberg Explains Why He Brought Dana White To Meta Board Of Directors
Jan 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mark Zuckerberg recently revealed how Dana White became one of Meta’s newest board members. During an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Zuckerberg explained why adding the UFC president to...
Mark Zuckerberg Shares If He Will Quit MMA To Focus Exclusively On BJJ: “The ACL…”
Jan 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mark Zuckerberg recently opened up about his deep dive into martial arts during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience – shedding light on how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA have reshaped his life....
[WATCH] Streamer Adin Ross Attempts To RNC Islam Makhachev – Gets Countered
Jan 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
During a live stream at the UFC Performance Institute, popular streamer Adin Ross had a humbling encounter with UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev. Ross, who has trained casually with UFC...
Khabib Nurmagomedov Shares Details On Airplane Incident: “I Did My Best To Stay Respectful”
Jan 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov has now released an official statement, following viral footage of his removal from an airplane after a verbal exchange with a flight attendant… Sharing exactly what...
Mel Gibson’s Girlfriend Is A BJJ Purple Belt: “She Is Obsessed With It”
Jan 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent podcast appearance with Joe Rogan, actor and director Mel Gibson shared a surprising and impressive detail about his personal life… His girlfriend is a purple belt in Brazilian...
Tommy Langaker Talks Self-Defense: “I’m Not An Idiot”
Jan 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tommy Langaker had offered a grounded perspective on using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in self-defense. Langaker’s journey began in his hometown of Haugesund, Norway, where he was first introduced to...
Mark Zuckerberg Shares How He Attempted To Hide His Identity At A BJJ Tournament
Jan 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mark Zuckerberg has been an avid fan of both MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a while now. And it is a well-known fact that he competed in BJJ several times. However, he wanted to compete anonymously...
Helio Gracie Black Belt Refused To Let Smokers Be Promoted To BJJ Black Belt Rank
Jan 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a discussion on ConnectCast, BJJ legend Francisco Mansor revealed his uncompromising stance on the role of martial arts instructors… Particularly his belief that smoking is unacceptable for...
BJJ Black Belt & Bodybuilder Dr Mike Israetel: “I’m Concerned If A Pro Strongman Gets Into BJJ”
Jan 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Exercise scientist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Mike Israetel recently shared a thought-provoking perspective on the potential impact of elite strongmen entering the BJJ world. During an...
Islam Makhachev Talks Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Brutal Training Regime: “He Doesn’t Know Any Other Way”
Jan 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev recently shared details about the grueling training regimen he endures under the watchful eye of Khabib Nurmagomedov. Speaking about the intense sessions led...
Islam Makhachev Criticizes BJJ Black Belt Promotions: “You Have To Compete”
Jan 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Islam Makhachev has once again voiced his opinion on the standards for earning a BJJ black belt in MMA – questioning the legitimacy of promotions for certain fighters. In his view, the current...
[WATCH] UFC’s Raul Rosas Jr. Rolls With Popular Streamer – Who Begs Him To Not Be Choked Out
Jan 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC bantamweight contender Raul Rosas Jr., known for his rapid rise as the youngest fighter in UFC history, recently took part in a friendly sparring session with popular streamer N3on. The session...
Chael Sonnen Criticizes Jiu-Jitsu’s ‘Marketing Approach’: “Trying To Convince The World…”
Jan 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent podcast, Chael Sonnen offered a critique of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s traditional beliefs about technique versus strength… While addressing what he believes are the sport’s...
OG BJJ Black Belt Chris Haueter: “The Gracies Were Bullies”
Jan 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The Gracie challenge matches hold a legendary place in martial arts history. Chris Haueter, an early Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu pioneer in the United States, recently reflected on this era. At a time when...
Firas Zahabi: “Even The Most Technical Guys In BJJ Are On Juice”
Jan 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Firas Zahabi, a black belt under John Danaher and head coach of Tristar Gym, recently delved into the pervasive issue of PED use in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – claiming that a lot of athletes are...
UFC’s Dana White Joins Meta Board Of Directors: “Very Excited To Join This Team”
Jan 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
On Monday, Meta – the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and more – announced that the UFC CEO Dana White has joined its board of directors. White will serve alongside Exor CEO John...
Veteran BJJ Black Belt Questions Gordon Ryan’s No-Gi GOAT Status: “Roger Did Much More”
Jan 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent podcast episode, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legends Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros and Leo Vieira delved into some of the sport’s most debated topics… Including the contentious question...
Chris Haueter Talks Leandro Lo’s Tragic Death: “(BJJ Practitioners) Have A False Sense Of Security”
Jan 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran black belt Chris Haueter recently reflected on how the evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training has shaped both its effectiveness – and practitioners’ perceptions of real-world...
Chael Sonnen Praises Gordon Ryan’s PED Admission: “Strength Matters”
Jan 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen recently weighed in on Gordon Ryan’s controversial statements about performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Sonnen began by highlighting the structural challenges...
