The Mendes Brothers’ Controversial Stance on PEDs: What It Means for Professional Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 14, 2025BJJEE
Recently, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champions Guilherme and Rafael Mendes made a blunt statement regarding performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in BJJ. During an Instagram Q&A, they were asked...
Bodybuilder & BJJ Black Belt Dr Mike Israetel Explains Why Strength Matters In Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Dr. Mike Israetel, a well-known fitness expert, was recently promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and he’s making it clear that strength plays a crucial role in the sport. While this...
John Danaher Announces (Possible) Departure From High-Level Coaching
Feb 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has seemingly announced that it is very possible he will not be coaching at a high level anymore – after his hip and knee replacement surgery. He explained that he started the sport...
From Eastern Europe to the UAE: A Journey into the World of Martial Arts and New Opportunities
Feb 13, 2025BJJEE
Eastern Europe has been home to some of the world’s martial arts traditions for centuries. Moreover, martial arts are becoming popular in the UAE; it creates new opportunities for athletes...
NCAA Wrestling Champion Walking with a Cane after Getting Heel Hooked in Jiu-Jitsu Competition
Feb 13, 2025BJJEE
Pat Downey, a former NCAA wrestling champion, recently faced a tough lesson in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Fresh off his world title win at the IBJJF blue belt no-gi division, Downey made the...
High-Level BJJ Black Belt Enters Judo Tournament & Wins Gold
Feb 13, 2025BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and elite competitor Yan Pica Pau, a Brazilian National IBJJF Champion and two-time World IBJJF medalist, made waves in the judo world by stepping into his first-ever...
Bo Nickal Talks Getting Outgrappled By Iran’s Top Wrestler: “What The Hell Is Going On?”
Feb 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Ahead of his anticipated return at UFC 314 in Miami, unbeaten prospect Bo Nickal has shared a humbling experience from his wrestling days, recalling his match against Mohammad Hossein Mohammadian –...
ONE Fight Night 31: Dante Leon vs Tye Ruotolo Title Match Announced
Feb 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tye Ruotolo is set to defend his welterweight title against Dante Leon at ONE Fight Night 31 on May 2, 2025! Both grapplers have been dominant in their ONE Championship runs, with neither suffering a...
Malachy Friedman: Breaking the Code to MMA Grappling
Feb 13, 2025BJJEE
“The New Legride systems are complete game-changers” -Jarred Brooks One Championship Flyweight Champion Malachy Friedman has emerged as a leading figure in the world of MMA grappling, gaining...
Pat Downey Praises Financial Incentive To Compete In BJJ Over Wrestling: “I Usually Pay To Wrestle”
Feb 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Pat Downey recently provided insights into the stark financial differences between professional grappling and amateur wrestling. He pointed out that unless an athlete is among the elite 1% who make a...
Woman Recounts Date With John Danaher: “He Did, In Fact, Wear A Rashguard”
Feb 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches in the history of the sport. Both due to the many athletes who have seen success under his tutelage, but also because of the way he...
The Biggest White Belt Tournament in the World Takes Place in France!
Feb 12, 2025BJJEE
The world’s largest white belt tournament made its triumphant return to France on February 1st and 2nd, as the French Federation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CFJJB) French Federation of Brazilian...
AJP’s Rodrigo Valerio Rodrigo Valerio Unveils Groundbreaking Grappling Grand Prix: A New Era for Professional No-Gi
Feb 11, 2025BJJEE
The landscape of professional No-Gi grappling is about to change in a big way. AJP has announced the AJP Grappling Grand Prix World Tour, a revolutionary circuit that eliminates the traditional...
Pat Downey Slams IBJJF For ‘Pro-Brazilian Bias’: “You’ll Never Catch Me On IBJJF Ever Again”
Feb 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former Team USA wrestler Pat Downey has voiced his frustration over what he perceives as unfair treatment by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) – following an incident at a...
Jack Jenkins Hospitalized After RNC Finish At UFC 312 – Due To Throat Injury
Feb 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jack Jenkins’ weekend at UFC 312 turned out to be far worse than just a tough loss inside the octagon. Jenkins faced Gabriel Santos in a preliminary bout on Saturday, starting strong and even...
Famous Jiu-Jitsu Champions Answer: “Does GI BJJ REALLY Improve Your NoGi Game?”
Feb 11, 2025BJJEE
The debate over whether training in the gi helps improve no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been ongoing for years. Some argue that the technical precision developed in gi training carries over to no-gi,...
MMA Legend Gives Elon Musk a Harsh Reality Check on Fighting BJJ Blue Belt Mark Zuckerberg
Feb 10, 2025BJJEE
The highly publicized, yet ultimately unrealized, fight between tech moguls Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg continues to spark debate in the combat sports world. UFC Hall of Famer Matt Serra recently...
Breaking the Norm: The Fastest Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Promotions in History
Feb 10, 2025BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is known for its rigorous belt system, where earning a black belt typically takes a decade or more of dedicated training. However, some exceptional athletes have defied...
Ocean Jiu-Jitsu Pro Launches European Trials – Now the Most Dangerous BJJ Promotion on the Planet!
Feb 10, 2025BJJEE
The Ocean Jiu-Jitsu Pro Championship is making waves in the grappling world with the launch of its first-ever European Trials, bringing an unparalleled level of intensity and rule freedom to the...
John Danaher Shares The “Secret” To Beating More Technical Opponents
Feb 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rolling against a more technical training partner is never an easy task – especially if you two began training at around the same time. It makes you aware of your lack of skill and, more often than...
Dana White Lashes Out On Australian Reporters: “Biggest Pus*ies Of All Time”
Feb 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Dana White is never one to hold back when criticizing the media – but recent headlines from Australia, ahead of UFC 312, seemed to strike a nerve more than usual. While White had spent much of the...
Old Man Jiu-Jitsu: Is it Effective?
Feb 09, 2025BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
US BJJ Pioneer Richard Bresler Promoted to Coral Belt by Ryron & Rener Gracie in Emotional Hospital Ceremony
Feb 09, 2025Scott Burr
Los Angeles, Feb. 8, 2025 – Richard Bresler, a true pioneer of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United States, has been promoted to the prestigious coral belt. This honor recognizes his lifetime of...
ONE Fight Night 28: Gabriel Sousa Beats Gianni Grippo
Feb 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gabriel Sousa and Gianni Grippo put on an exciting performance at ONE Fight Night 28 on February 8, 2025. Their match, which was the second bout on the main card, showcased high-level grappling and...
