Octavian Patrascu: Moldova’s Top Veteran Judoka Shining on the World Stage
Feb 01, 2026BJJEE
Octavian’s success story Patrascu sounds like the script for a motivational film about the life of an athlete. He began his inspiring journey in a Moldovan gym. Today, he proudly bears...
Sportsbook Must-Have Features For A Competitive Sports Betting Platform
Feb 01, 2026BJJEE
Introduction One of the biggest challenges for any operator looking to enter or grow in the iGaming sector is choosing the right sports betting software. Operators are no longer satisfied with...
San Diego Gyms Offer Free Training To Athletes Leaving Atos Amid Ongoing Turmoil
Feb 01, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community has rallied together in a show of unity, as several prominent gyms have stepped in to support athletes leaving Atos Jiu-Jitsu – following what many...
Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Says Women Cannot Step Onto The Sumo Ring
Feb 01, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Japan’s first female prime minister has taken a firm stance on one of the country’s most enduring and controversial traditions – making it clear that she has no intention of challenging...
The Dark Side of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Power, Grooming, and Predatory Behavior
Jan 31, 2026BJJEE
Picture: Marcel Goncalves – a BJJ black belt and former Fight Sports affiliate instructor – was arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual assault in March 2018; due to the allegations...
Helena Crevar Wants A Grappling Match With UFC Champion Mackenzie Dern
Jan 31, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Fresh off her rapid rise through the grappling world, Helena Crevar has her eyes on another major challenge – and it involves one of the most accomplished crossover athletes in combat sports. The...
(WATCH) Aaron Tau Tries To Cheat At The UFC 325 Weigh Ins
Jan 31, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A highly anticipated Road to UFC flyweight final has been canceled after a controversial weigh-in incident involving Aaron Tau. Tau was scheduled to face Namsrai Batbayar this weekend, with the bout...
Major BJJ Association Under Fire as Multiple Champions Leave and Call for Safe Spaces for Women
Jan 31, 2026BJJEE
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world is facing one of its most serious internal crises in years as Atos Jiu-Jitsu comes under intense scrutiny following a wave of departures, public concern from parents and...
Eddie Bravo Reveals He Started Jiu-Jitsu For An Unexpected Reason: “A Fat Rockstar…”
Jan 30, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Long before Eddie Bravo became one of the most influential figures in modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, his ambitions were pointed in a completely different direction. When Bravo moved to Hollywood in 1991...
Royce Gracie Criticizes Lack of Discipline In Brazilian Athletes: “They Go Out To Party, You Know?”
Jan 30, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie recently reflected on how modern fighters approach their craft, comparing Dagestanis and Brazilians. He spoke at length about fighters from Dagestan, particularly those connected to...
Mikey Musumeci: “Umar Nurmagomedov Could Beat A Lot Of Jiu-Jitsu People”
Jan 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
While preparing for separate bouts at the UFC Performance Institute, Mikey Musumeci and Umar Nurmagomedovfound themselves sharing the mats. Musumeci is best known for his guard-heavy,...
BJJ Coach Kyvann Gonzalez On Being Late: “If You’re One Of Free Members, I Will Lock You Out”
Jan 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Kyvann Gonzalez has no problem saying exactly how he feels about being late on the mats… And at his academy, Bodega BJJ, the rules change dramatically depending on whether a student is paying...
John Danaher On The Importance Of Goal-Setting: “Effort Is No Guarantee Of Success”
Jan 28, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Maximizing your potential in Jiu-Jitsu is not just about showing up and training for the sole purpose of training itself. But it is also – if not even more so – about having specific goals...
Blink-182 Drummer Travis Barker Starts Training Jiu-Jitsu At 50 Years Old
Jan 28, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Travis Barker has added Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to his ever-expanding list of pursuits! The Blink-182 drummer recently revealed that he has begun training with Jean Jacques Machado. Barker celebrated his...
The Birth of “Dagestani Mikey”: Mikey Musumeci Announces Radical Style Shift After Training With Umar Nurmagomedov
Jan 27, 2026BJJEE
Mikey Musumeci Credits Umar Nurmagomedov for Radical Style Shift Ahead of 2026 “Dagestani Mikey” Era Mikey Musumeci has never been shy about reinventing himself, but his latest transformation may...
Helena Crevar Reflects On ONE Championship Debut Victory: “After The Second Pop…”
Jan 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Helena Crevar officially arrived on the ONE Championship stage with authority. The 18-year-old phenom made her long-awaited debut with ONE Championship at ONE Fight Night 39, submitting Teshya...
BJJ Black Belt & Natural Bodybuilder Warns Young Athletes About Rushing Into TRT
Jan 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Nsima Inyang is pushing back against the growing normalization of TRT and PED use among young athletes. Inyang, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and elite natural bodybuilder, recently spoke about...
Renzo and Ralph Gracie to Host Landmark Two-Day Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar in Manila, Philippines
Jan 26, 2026BJJEE
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is set to host one of its biggest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu events in recent memory as legendary figures Renzo Gracie and Ralph Gracie return to Manila for a two-day...
Dean Lister Shares How He Consistently Got Better At BJJ: “I Am Sure This Was Frustrating To Others…”
Jan 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
There is no shortcut to making consistent progress in Jiu-Jitsu. You have to stay consistent on the mats, put in the work, address your weak points, and approach rolling strategically – not just...
UFC BJJ 5: Mikey Musumeci vs Shay Montague Title Match Announced
Jan 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC BJJ 5 is scheduled for February 12, 2026, and the promotion has officially revealed that the event will be anchored by two championship bouts! The first title fight of the evening will see...
John Danaher Explains Why Thinking One Move Ahead Is Ruining Your Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 25, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has long emphasized that technical excellence in Jiu-Jitsu is not just about physical execution, but about how an athlete thinks while executing technique. In a recent Instagram post,...
(WATCH) BJJ Purple Belt Disqualified At Europeans After Vomiting Mid-Match
Jan 25, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
What should have been a strong finish at the IBJJF European Championships instead turned into one of the most unfortunate disqualifications… As ATOS purple belt Jared Wade saw his European...
Chris Haueter’s Iconic Redondo Beach Garage Dojo Closes After 21 Years: “We Cannot Even Afford To Keep This Space”
Jan 25, 2026BJJEE
One of the most influential grassroots training spaces in American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has officially closed its doors.Combat Base, the legendary garage dojo run by Chris Haueter in Redondo Beach,...
Jiu-Jitsu Dad Avenges Son’s Loss by Defeating Opponent’s Father in BJJ
Jan 24, 2026BJJEE
Jiu-Jitsu athlete and father, Erodelosreyes, took an unconventional approach to avenging his son’s loss in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament by defeating the boy’s opponent’s father....
