John Danaher Undergoes Hip Replacement Surgery
May 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher, one of the most influential minds in Jiu-Jitsu, has undergone his second hip replacement surgery — a development that could mark a turning point in his coaching career. Danaher shared...
Shocking Removal from B-Team: Jay Rodriguez Expelled for Serious S*xual Misconduct Allegations
May 06, 2025BJJEE
Jay Rodriguez, ADCC silver medalist and rising star in the world of competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has been officially removed from the acclaimed B-Team Jiu-Jitsu academy. Rodriguez openly...
Should You Quit Jiu Jitsu? BJJ Black Belt Roy Dean’s Answer Will Surprise You
May 06, 2025BJJEE
When is it time to let go of something you love?If you’ve trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu long enough, that question has probably crossed your mind—maybe more than once. In a sea of “never quit”...
Rampage Jackson Returns to Gi BJJ After 20 Years—Is His Blue Belt Rank Sandbagging?
May 06, 2025BJJEE
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, renowned for his explosive career in mixed martial arts and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion status, has recently made headlines by returning to gi...
The Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) Enters Full League Era with Season 8: A New Age of Professional Jiu-Jitsu Begins
May 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The Professional Grappling Federation, the world’s fastest-paced grappling format, announced today that following two explosive, back-to-back seasons in 2024 (Season 6 and Season 7) streamed on UFC...
Nicky Ryan Talks Eco Approach To BJJ: “I Like What Greg’s Doing, But I’d Do It Differently”
May 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Ryan is no stranger to innovation in Jiu-Jitsu — and in a recent appearance on The Simple Man Podcast, he weighed in on one of the sport’s most talked-about training philosophies: the...
Kit Dale Announced As CJI 2 Australasia Misfits Trials’ Late Replacement
May 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Kit Dale is stepping back into the fire. The Australian BJJ veteran has been confirmed as a late addition to the Craig Jones Invitational 2 Team Misfits Australasia trials, stepping in with just two...
Reinier de Ridder on Defeating World Class Wrestler Bo Nickal: “Doesn’t Matter, My Jiu-Jitsu Is Too Good”
May 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Reinier de Ridder didn’t care about the hype. Bo Nickal’s elite wrestling pedigree may have dominated headlines ahead of UFC Des Moines, but when the two met in the co-main event, de Ridder was...
Top BJJ Tournaments to Watch in 2025
May 04, 2025BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sports an astronomical growing rate, making it one of the fastest- progressing combat and martial arts around the globe. The technical nature of the sport; with its tactical...
Fabricio Andrey Talks Why He Left Melqui Galvao Team: “It’s About Respect”
May 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Fabricio Andrey has never shied away from big moves — on or off the mats. In a recent interview, he finally addressed one of the more surprising decisions of his career: his departure from Melqui...
Fabricio Andrey Talks PED Use In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: “There Has To Be Control”
May 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Fabricio Andrey isn’t afraid to speak openly about topics that many in the grappling world avoid — including performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). In a recent appearance on Connectcast, the...
Merab Dvalishvili On 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla: “I Think I Can Take Him On”
May 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The internet has no shortage of bizarre debates, but this week’s viral question might take the crown: could 100 men defeat a single gorilla? Naturally, the combat sports world jumped in — and UFC...
Seth Daniels Talks Aftermath Of Craig Jones Threats Incident: “It Cost Me My Job”
May 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Seth Daniels, the former ADCC production manager, is opening up about his feud with Craig Jones — a conflict that became one of the most public rifts in recent grappling history. Appearing on the...
The Psychology of Risk: Comparing BJJ and Gambling Mindsets
May 02, 2025BJJEE
Risk plays a fundamental role in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and gambling, yet the mindsets driving participants in these activities differ significantly. BJJ, a martial art focused on grappling...
How BJJ Athletes Build Mental Toughness: Lessons From the Mats to the Casino
May 02, 2025BJJEE
There’s something addictive about the sharp focus that kicks in when the pressure’s on. Whether you’re watching two Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competitors square off in the final seconds of...
Tye Ruotolo Shares He’s Getting Ready For His MMA Debut: “100% By The End Of The Year”
May 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tye Ruotolo has long hinted at a move to MMA — and now it looks like 2025 is the year it finally happens. The 22-year-old submission grappling phenom expects to make his professional MMA debut...
Craig Jones Announces That Greg Souders Will Be America’s Misfits Coach At CJI 2
May 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The next Craig Jones Invitational (CJI 2) just got more intriguing with the appointment of Greg Souders as head coach of the America’s Misfit team. Souders, the founder of Standard Jiu-Jitsu...
Defeating Drugs: 5 Meditation Techniques for Quicker Addiction Recovery
May 01, 2025BJJEE
Meditation has several benefits when it comes to addiction recovery. If you are in rehab or have just come out of treatment, meditation can help you control the relapse of addiction. But why should...
What are the Advantages of Dafabet for Indian Bettors?
May 01, 2025BJJEE
Key Advantages of Dafabet for Indian Players For Indian users, the Dafabet betting platform is an entire ecosystem where sports, technology and cultural characteristics intertwine to create a unique...
Jim Clark Dominates International Jiu-Jitsu Stage at 60 with Double Gold Victory
May 01, 2025BJJEE
At 60 years old, Jim Clark of Rogers, Minnesota, has proven that determination and dedication can lead to extraordinary accomplishments. Recently, he competed in the Dublin International Open, an...
[WATCH] UFC’s Jack Della Maddalena Puts Craig Jones To Sleep With D’Arce Choke
May 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jack Della Maddalena may be known for his crisp boxing and knockout power, but in a recent training session, he showed that his grappling is not to be overlooked… Especially after putting none...
Garry Tonon On The Current State Of Jiu-Jitsu Athletes: “They’re Uncomfortable With Getting Roughed Up A Bit”
May 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Garry Tonon has seen jiu-jitsu from all angles — as a high-level competitor, a coach, and someone who’s watched the sport evolve dramatically over the past several years. On a recent episode of...
Garry Tonon: “I Don’t Think John Ever Really Wanted Me To Do MMA”
Apr 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Garry Tonon’s transition from elite Jiu-Jitsu competitor to professional MMA fighter has been a successful one — but it didn’t come easy. While Tonon brought world-class grappling skills to the...
Kurt Osiander Explains Why It’s Important For Women To Train Jiu-Jitsu With Men
Apr 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to developing elite-level skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ legend Kurt Osiander believes women should embrace a simple, challenging path: train with men: It’s important for women to...
