Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News
Logan Paul Reveals He Was Tapped Out 6 Times In A 5-Minute Round – By Craig Jones
Jun 07, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Logan Paul Reveals He Was Tapped Out 6 Times In A 5-Minute Round – By Craig Jones
Logan Paul seems to be giving it his all in order to make his MMA debut into the best one possible! Over the last few months, he could be seen training not just boxing, but also other martial arts...Meregali Doubles Down on Melqui Galvao: ‘Better to Give Your Son St**oids Since Childhood’
Jun 06, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Meregali Doubles Down on Melqui Galvao: ‘Better to Give Your Son St**oids Since Childhood’
In April, Jiu-Jitsu champions Nicholas Meregali and Melqui Galvão (Mica Galvao’s father and coach) engaged in a heated exchange on social media, which caused a stir in the Jiu-Jitsu community...Demian Maia Says He Agreed to Corner Kron Gracie ‘At the Request of My Idol’
Jun 06, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Demian Maia Says He Agreed to Corner Kron Gracie ‘At the Request of My Idol’
At UFC 288, Kron Gracie put on a lackluster performance that resulted in his unanimous defeat by Charles Jourdain. Following the bout, Gracie claimed that he refrained from throwing punches due to...Craig Jones Discusses Gordon Ryan’s Trash Talking: “This Guy Can’t Be Serious With This Sh*t”
Jun 06, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Craig Jones Discusses Gordon Ryan’s Trash Talking: “This Guy Can’t Be Serious With This Sh*t”
Gordon Ryan is notorious for his trash talking, directed towards some of the rival BJJ athletes and teams – such as Craig Jones and his B-Team Jiu Jitsu. But it appears that Craig isn’t...Megaton Dias, The First Ever Coral Belt to Compete at the IBJJF World Championships
Jun 06, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Megaton Dias, The First Ever Coral Belt to Compete at the IBJJF World Championships
Wellington “Megaton” Dias is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend. He has been one of the most frequent competitors in the older age brackets, and has once been a top competitor in the adult division. He...Mark Zuckerberg Discusses a Potential Jiu-Jitsu Match with Tom Hardy
Jun 06, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Mark Zuckerberg Discusses a Potential Jiu-Jitsu Match with Tom Hardy
Fans are getting excited about the possibility of a Brazilian jiu-jitsu match between Mark Zuckerberg and Tom Hardy. META CEO, Zuckerberg, recently participated in his first-ever BJJ competition,...Carley Gracie: “The Founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is Carlos Gracie Sr.; Helio Gracie Was his Assistant”
Jun 06, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Carley Gracie: “The Founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is Carlos Gracie Sr.; Helio Gracie Was his Assistant”
The founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is considered to be Carlos Gracie Sr.. Carlos, along with his brothers Gastão, George, and Helio, studied Judo under Mitsuyo Maeda beginning in 1914. Maeda, a...Elon Musk Trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Discusses Royce Gracie
Jun 06, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Elon Musk Trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Discusses Royce Gracie
Did you know that Tesla founder Elon Musk has trained Jiu Jitsu? He trained BJJ in Palo Alto, California. His kids have been training since they were 6 years old. Elon Musk, the billionaire...Nick Rodriguez Shares If He’ll Ever Compete In Gi Jiu-Jitsu: “Why Would I Wear Pajamas?”
Jun 06, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Nick Rodriguez Shares If He’ll Ever Compete In Gi Jiu-Jitsu: “Why Would I Wear Pajamas?”
Nick Rodriguez is one of the top-ranking submission grappling athletes in the world today… But will he ever compete in gi Jiu-Jitsu? That appears to be the question that even his B Team Jiu...Felipe Costa Reveals Key Mindset Shift For Jiu-Jitsu Success
Jun 06, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Felipe Costa Reveals Key Mindset Shift For Jiu-Jitsu Success
How do you approach your training sessions? Do you go pedal to the metal in every roll, trying to get the tap at all costs? Do you always play the same game and try to “win” the roll...2023 IBJJF Worlds Recap: Victor Hugo & Gabi Pessanha Win Double Gold
Jun 05, 2023BJJEEComments Off on 2023 IBJJF Worlds Recap: Victor Hugo & Gabi Pessanha Win Double Gold
The 2023 World Championship concluded on Sunday, June 4th, with a victorious outcome. The tournament took place at the Pyramid of Long Beach, California, starting on the 1st of this month and crowned...Kade Ruotolo Reveals How Surfing Translates To Jiu-Jitsu: “If You’re Weak…”
Jun 05, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Kade Ruotolo Reveals How Surfing Translates To Jiu-Jitsu: “If You’re Weak…”
Kade Ruotolo, alongside with his brother Tye, has been surfing for as long as they’ve been training Jiu-Jitsu – ever since they were kids. And, even though he had a dangerous experience...Mark Zuckerberg Denies Being Put To Sleep At BJJ Tournament
Jun 05, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mark Zuckerberg Denies Being Put To Sleep At BJJ Tournament
Mark Zuckerberg has competed in his very first BJJ tournament back in May, winning the gold in the no-gi and silver in the gi master division. In his second gi match, it appeared that the Meta...Nicholas Meregali Calls For Lapel Guard To Be Banned From Gi Jiu-Jitsu Tournaments
Jun 05, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Nicholas Meregali Calls For Lapel Guard To Be Banned From Gi Jiu-Jitsu Tournaments
The Lapel Guard is one of the strongest guards in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Especially when the person knows what they’re doing. What’s more, sometimes it’s so effective that it...Carley Gracie Tells The Story of His Physical Altercation with his Uncle Helio Gracie
Jun 05, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Carley Gracie Tells The Story of His Physical Altercation with his Uncle Helio Gracie
Carley Gracie, is a 9th degree Red Belt and son of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu founder Carlos Gracie. Carley is the father of Clark Gracie. He is the oldest member of the Gracie clan still donning a gi and...No More Cauliflower Ears: Revolutionary Injection Fixes Injured Ears as a Result of Grappling Training
Jun 05, 2023BJJEEComments Off on No More Cauliflower Ears: Revolutionary Injection Fixes Injured Ears as a Result of Grappling Training
Cauliflower ear often seems like some mythical force when a white belt first falls in love with Jiu Jitsu. It’s a big problem, but it’s never really discussed in depth by professors and only...Actor Tom Hardy Competed Once Again in BJJ Over the Weekend & Won Gold
Jun 04, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Actor Tom Hardy Competed Once Again in BJJ Over the Weekend & Won Gold
Actor Tom Hardy has competed once again in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament over the weekend and he has won another gold medal. The BJJ blue belt has competed 3 times in the past year with already 4...Nicholas Meregali vs Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu Announced For UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4
Jun 04, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Nicholas Meregali vs Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu Announced For UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4
Yes, you’ve read that headline right… Because Dana White has announced that Nicholas Meregali and Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu will face off at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4!...Sarah Galvão Promoted To Purple Belt After Winning Double Gold At IBJJF Worlds
Jun 04, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Sarah Galvão Promoted To Purple Belt After Winning Double Gold At IBJJF Worlds
Sarah Galvão has just won double gold as a juvenile blue belt at the IBJJF World Championship 2023 – and has been promoted to purple belt by her proud parents, André and Angelica Galvão! Two...Top BJJ Prospect Shelby Murphey Promoted To Black Belt
Jun 04, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Top BJJ Prospect Shelby Murphey Promoted To Black Belt
Shelby Murphey, one of the Jiu-Jitsu world’s top prospects, has just won the brown belt roosterweight title at the IBJJF World Championship 2023… And has been promoted to the rank of a...PED Expert Analyses Off-Cycle Gordon Ryan Drastic Loss of ‘Gains’ Following Health Issues
Jun 03, 2023BJJEEComments Off on PED Expert Analyses Off-Cycle Gordon Ryan Drastic Loss of ‘Gains’ Following Health Issues
3x ADCC world champion and No Gi GOAT Gordon Ryan is once again out for a few months. The great grappler has serious health problems once again, despite being only 27 years old. It seems that in the...Former UFC Fighter Alex Oliveira Wins by Surprising KO Judo Throw at Titan FC 82
Jun 03, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Former UFC Fighter Alex Oliveira Wins by Surprising KO Judo Throw at Titan FC 82
Alex Oliveira earned his 25th professional MMA victory by executing an unexpected sequence that ended the fight. On June 2, Oliveira participated in his 42nd pro-MMA fight on the main card of Titan...Don’t Miss The Opportunity To Compete At The ADGS In Rio De Janeiro!
Jun 03, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Don’t Miss The Opportunity To Compete At The ADGS In Rio De Janeiro!
The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam (ADGS) Jiu-Jitsu World Tour 2023-2024 is set to start in Rio de Janeiro this June… And you don’t want to miss the opportunity to compete at it! The tournament...Haisam Rida Reportedly Neutralizes Man Who Tried To Break Into His Car
Jun 03, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Haisam Rida Reportedly Neutralizes Man Who Tried To Break Into His Car
Haisam Rida is a world-class BJJ athlete who recently joined Craig Jones’ “B-Team”. A prior member of the “Assembly Jiu Jitsu” team and also a 2021 IBJJF American...