Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News
BJJ Black Belt Says Bystanders Got In The Way During Viral Plane Incident
Jun 17, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Black Belt Says Bystanders Got In The Way During Viral Plane Incident
BJJ black belt Josh Longood has shared new details about the viral Frontier Airlines incident that saw him restrain a disruptive passenger during a flight from Puerto Rico to Chicago. While many...FBI Reportedly Foils Alleged T*rrorist Plot Targeting UFC White House Event
Jun 17, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on FBI Reportedly Foils Alleged T*rrorist Plot Targeting UFC White House Event
According to a report from Fox News, federal authorities disrupted an alleged terrorist plot targeting attendees of the UFC White House event held on June 14. The event took place on the South Lawn...What I Learned from 24 Years of Jiu-Jitsu: Pressure Beats Flashy Moves
Jun 16, 2026BJJEEComments Off on What I Learned from 24 Years of Jiu-Jitsu: Pressure Beats Flashy Moves
By Gile Huni, 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt, creator of Sloth Jiu-Jitsu System. After over two decades of training, competing, coaching, and observing the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu, one truth stands taller...Jozef Chen Says Growing Up Before Reels Helped His BJJ: “I Would Be Cooked”
Jun 16, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Jozef Chen Says Growing Up Before Reels Helped His BJJ: “I Would Be Cooked”
Jozef Chen believes one of the biggest advantages he had as a young grappler had nothing to do with training methods, coaching, or physical attributes. Instead, he credits part of his development to...Jozef Chen Defends ADCC’s Move To Poland: “Ah, Americans…”
Jun 16, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Jozef Chen Defends ADCC’s Move To Poland: “Ah, Americans…”
Jozef Chen has weighed in on the debate surrounding ADCC 2026’s move to Poland… Pushing back against criticism from fans unhappy that the tournament is no longer being held in the United...5 Strength Training Exercises Every BJJ Athlete Should Add to Their Routine: Build Power and Prevent Injuries on the Mat
Jun 15, 2026BJJEEComments Off on 5 Strength Training Exercises Every BJJ Athlete Should Add to Their Routine: Build Power and Prevent Injuries on the Mat
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu really isn’t just about slick technique. You need that kind of strength that actually matters for gripping, controlling someone who doesn’t want to be controlled, and keeping...(WATCH) Massive Brawl Erupts After Khamzat Chimaev Defeats Dillon Danis At RAF 10
Jun 15, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on (WATCH) Massive Brawl Erupts After Khamzat Chimaev Defeats Dillon Danis At RAF 10
A chaotic brawl broke out immediately after the main event of RAF 10, when tensions boiled over following Khamzat Chimaev’s dominant victory over Dillon Danis. The matchup was one of the more...Kron Gracie Claims Rafael Mendes Admitted PED Use After ADCC 2009
Jun 15, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Kron Gracie Claims Rafael Mendes Admitted PED Use After ADCC 2009
Kron Gracie has added a new twist to the ongoing discussion surrounding PED use in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Claiming that Rafael Mendes privately admitted to using performance enhancing drugs...(WATCH) BJJ Instructor Demotes Student From Brown To Blue Belt
Jun 14, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on (WATCH) BJJ Instructor Demotes Student From Brown To Blue Belt
A BJJ instructor has sparked widespread discussion after publicly demoting one of his students. Andre Seabra, who runs Instituto Fazendo a Diferença no Jiu-Jitsu, shared a video showing the moment...(WATCH) UFC BJJ Prospect Landon Elmore Beats Up Man Who Gr*ped His Girlfriend
Jun 14, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on (WATCH) UFC BJJ Prospect Landon Elmore Beats Up Man Who Gr*ped His Girlfriend
UFC BJJ prospect Landon Elmore has found himself at the center of a viral incident – after intervening during an altercation involving his girlfriend, Trinity Pun. The incident, which was captured...Marcus Buchecha Says His Competitive Jiu-Jitsu Career Is Over
Jun 14, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Marcus Buchecha Says His Competitive Jiu-Jitsu Career Is Over
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida, widely regarded as the most accomplished competitor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history, says he has no interest in returning to the sport as an active competitor....Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs Signs With RAF
Jun 13, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs Signs With RAF
Real American Freestyle (RAF) has added another major name to its growing roster, signing Olympic gold medalist and wrestling legend Jordan Burroughs. The promotion announced on Thursday that...Mario Lopez Responds To Calls For A Jiu-Jitsu Match Against Tom Hardy
Jun 13, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mario Lopez Responds To Calls For A Jiu-Jitsu Match Against Tom Hardy
Mario Lopez recently addressed the speculations surrounding a potential Jiu-Jitsu matchup with actor Tom Hardy. Speaking on the 3 Knockdown Rule podcast, which he co-hosts with Steve Kim, Lopez first...Olympic Boxing Medalist Tony Jeffries Says Parents Should Make Their Kids Train Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 12, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Olympic Boxing Medalist Tony Jeffries Says Parents Should Make Their Kids Train Jiu-Jitsu
Olympic boxing bronze medalist Tony Jeffries recently shared his thoughts on parenting, martial arts, and why he believes Jiu-Jitsu can play a major role in a child’s development. Jeffries...14-Year-Old Joslyn Molina Accepts ADCC 2026 Invite & Makes History
Jun 12, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on 14-Year-Old Joslyn Molina Accepts ADCC 2026 Invite & Makes History
Joslyn Molina has officially accepted an invitation to compete in the under 65kg division at ADCC 2026, making her the youngest athlete ever to compete at the event. While earning a place at ADCC is...Mikey Musumeci Criticizes Instructors That Tell Children To Quit School To Pursue BJJ
Jun 11, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mikey Musumeci Criticizes Instructors That Tell Children To Quit School To Pursue BJJ
Mikey Musumeci recently spoke out against the idea that young athletes must abandon their education in order to become elite Jiu-Jitsu competitors. During an episode of the Overdogs BJJ podcast,...Roger Gracie: “No-Gi Is Way More Entertaining To Watch”
Jun 11, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Roger Gracie: “No-Gi Is Way More Entertaining To Watch”
Roger Gracie recently explained why he believes no-gi has become more popular with spectators while gi Jiu-Jitsu remains more technical. Here is what he had to say on the topic: No-gi is so popular...Jozef Chen Explains Why He Finally Started Lifting Weights After Years Of Avoiding It
Jun 10, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Jozef Chen Explains Why He Finally Started Lifting Weights After Years Of Avoiding It
Jozef Chen recently opened up about his decision to begin strength training – after years of following a philosophy popularized by Jiu-Jitsu legend Marcelo Garcia. Chen explained that he spent...ADCC Poland Promoter Says Keeping The Event In The U.S. Hurt International Growth
Jun 10, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADCC Poland Promoter Says Keeping The Event In The U.S. Hurt International Growth
Mateusz Łuckiewicz, the promoter behind the upcoming ADCC World Championships in Kraków, recently shared his thoughts on ADCC’s decision to hold multiple consecutive editions in the United States...Biohazard Founder Billy Graziadei Is A BJJ Black Belt: “I Love Training”
Jun 09, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Biohazard Founder Billy Graziadei Is A BJJ Black Belt: “I Love Training”
Billy Graziadei, founding member of Biohazard and a longtime Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, recently spoke with UFC Hall of Famer Matt Serra about the role Jiu-Jitsu has played throughout his life and...“Take Me Down, Win $1000” Wrestling Influencer Arrested Following Alleged Florida Altercation
Jun 09, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on “Take Me Down, Win $1000” Wrestling Influencer Arrested Following Alleged Florida Altercation
Georgio Poullas, the wrestling content creator known for his viral “Take Me Down, Win $1,000” challenge videos, was arrested following an alleged altercation at a bachelor party in Delray Beach,...Michael Bisping Says RAF Offered Him $500,000 To Wrestle Tito Ortiz
Jun 08, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Michael Bisping Says RAF Offered Him $500,000 To Wrestle Tito Ortiz
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping recently revealed that Real American Freestyle (RAF) offered him a lucrative opportunity to step back into competition… But concerns about his...Korean Model Opens Up About Harassment During Jiu-Jitsu: “There’s Other Ways To Push”
Jun 08, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Korean Model Opens Up About Harassment During Jiu-Jitsu: “There’s Other Ways To Push”
Korean model and television personality Jinri Park recently spoke about her career, her relationship with Jiu-Jitsu, and an uncomfortable experience she encountered while training. Appearing on The...Daniel Cormier Says Jon Jones Has Turned Down Seven-Figure Offer For Wrestling Match
Jun 07, 2026BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Daniel Cormier Says Jon Jones Has Turned Down Seven-Figure Offer For Wrestling Match
Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier recently addressed the ongoing discussions surrounding a potential wrestling or grappling match with longtime rival Jon Jones… Claiming Jones has repeatedly...



