Rigan Machado Talks How Chuck Norris Helped Him Start A BJJ Gym: “He’s The Reason We Stayed In The USA”
Apr 19, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
It’s not every day that a Hollywood action star plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of a martial art – but that’s exactly what Chuck Norris did for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United...
Rampage Jackson: “Jiu-Jitsu Has Had A Bigger Impact On America Than Boxing”
Apr 19, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent appearance on the JAXXON PODCAST alongside BJJ legend Rigan Machado, MMA legend Rampage Jackson shared a statement that caught many by surprise… Jiu-jitsu has had a bigger impact on...
Craig Jones Thinks That (Most Of The Time) BJJ Guys Are Useless As An MMA Cornerman
Apr 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Despite his own successful transition into MMA coaching, Craig Jones recently offered a surprisingly blunt take on the role of BJJ coaches in mixed martial arts. Speaking after Volkanovski’s...
John Donehue Calls Out ‘Easy’ BJJ Black Belt Promotions: “You Don’t Just Get It Because You Showed Up”
Apr 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Donehue, one of Australia’s earliest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts and a foundational figure in the country’s MMA scene, recently shared his take on the evolution of martial arts...
BJJ Purple Belt Talks Being Groomed By Her Coach As A Teenager: “I Had A Lot Of Guilt”
Apr 17, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Purple belt athlete and firefighter Sirena Allen-De Guzman recently opened up about her experience being groomed by her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach as a teenager, and how the fallout shaped her path in...
Chris Haueter Talks Creating The BJJ Gauntlet: “I Wish I’d Have Never Started That”
Apr 17, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Chris Haueter, one of the original American pioneers of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a sixth-degree black belt, recently sat down for a deep and honest conversation on the Partizan Grappling podcast....
Craig Jones Talks Reconciliation With John Danaher: “That Bridge Is Mended”
Apr 16, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a refreshingly open conversation on the A Quick Razz podcast, Craig Jones offered a peek behind the curtain – reflecting on the surprise reconciliation with his former coach, John Danaher....
Vagner Rocha Talks Cowardice In Jiu-Jitsu: “I Can’t Understand It”
Apr 16, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Vagner Rocha voiced concerns about what he sees as a troubling trend in modern jiu-jitsu: top athletes avoiding high-level matchups. Rocha specifically pointed to the long-anticipated (but still...
Ocean Finals Winners to Debut on FloGrappling’s WNO: A New Era for Global Grappling Begins
Apr 15, 2025BJJEE
With just days remaining before the highly anticipated Ocean Trials kick off, a game-changing announcement has electrified the grappling community: The four champions of this year’s Ocean Finals...
Jean Jacques Machado Promoted To 8th Degree BJJ Coral Belt By Rickson Gracie
Apr 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jean Jacques Machado, one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most respected legends, has just been promoted to 8th degree coral belt! The promotion was awarded by Rickson Gracie, himself a living legend and...
Joe Rogan Decides To Stop Drinking: “What Kind Of A Moron Poisons Himself A Couple Times Per Week For Fun?”
Apr 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Joe Rogan has decided to give up drinking – and the reasoning behind it is as straightforward as it gets. Here is what he had to say in a recent podcast conversation, explaining that it was a...
AJP TOUR HITS MILAN: 600 POINTS UP FOR GRABS AT ITALY’S HOTTEST JIU-JITSU EVENT
Apr 14, 2025BJJEE
Brace yourselves — the AJP Tour Milan International Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025 (Gi & No-Gi) is back and bigger than ever! As the fifth event in the Italian National Ranking Series, this...
Vagner Rocha Opens Up On Heart Failure: “You’re In A Lot Of Danger”
Apr 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Vagner Rocha recently opened up about a frightening chapter in his life – his recent diagnosis with heart failure. Joined by his son Achilles Rocha, the two discussed the series of events that...
Chris Haueter: “Respecting Elders In Jiu-Jitsu Is Healthy, But Worshipping Is Not”
Apr 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Chris Haueter, one of the legendary “Dirty Dozen” – the first 12 non-Brazilian black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – recently opened up about the line between loyalty and unhealthy devotion in...
BJJ Brand Faces Backlash After Announcing Playboy Collaboration
Apr 13, 2025BJJEE
BJJ community reacts strongly to perceived contradiction with sport’s values Hyperfly, a well-known Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) brand, is under fire after announcing a limited edition collaboration...
[WATCH] Jean Silva Chokes Out Bryce Mitchell With Ruthless Ninja Choke
Apr 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jean Silva made a serious statement at UFC 314 – in one of the night’s most anticipated featherweight clashes, Silva put Bryce Mitchell to sleep with a Ninja Choke in the second round! It...
Craig Jones Talks Gordon Ryan: “He’s The Best Grappler Ever – But Have You Tried Having A Friend?”
Apr 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones didn’t hold back in his recent appearance on A Quick Razz with Adam Jones… Where he dove deep into his thoughts on longtime rival Gordon Ryan. Craig offered a surprisingly...
Marcus Buchecha Critical Of Current State Of BJJ: “Athletes Are Hiding From A Tough Fight”
Apr 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida, widely considered one of the greatest competitors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history, didn’t hold back in a recent interview on Connect Cast… Where he voiced his...
Marcus Buchecha Almeida: “(Gi Competition) Is A Closed Chapter”
Apr 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida, one of the most successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in history, seems to have closed the chapter on his gi competition career. During a recent appearance on the...
ONE 173: Rafael Lovato Jr. vs Giancarlo Bodoni Match Announced
Apr 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A huge grappling match is set to headline ONE Championship’s return to Denver, Colorado – as Rafael Lovato Jr. will take on Giancarlo Bodoni at ONE 173! While the promotion hasn’t officially...
Owen Jones Talks How Craig Jones Sponsored Him So He Could Prepare For The ADCC
Apr 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
During a recent podcast appearance, Owen Jones opened up about the pivotal behind-the-scenes support he received from Craig Jones in the lead-up to the ADCC: I was still living in the gym, and in the...
Kimura Camp: Where Martial Arts Meet Premium Retreat Experiences
Apr 10, 2025BJJEE
In the world of martial arts, few experiences strike that rare balance between elite training and unforgettable getaways.Welcome to Kimura Camp — a next-gen retreat that merges world-class...
John Danaher Talks New Wave Jiu-Jitsu Lineup For CJI 2
Apr 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has started lifting the curtain on New Wave Jiu-Jitsu’s roster for the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2). With several months still to go until the tournament, most of the...
UFC’s Jean Silva Shares That He Once Lost In MMA – Due To Diarrhea
Apr 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC fighter Jean Silva recently opened up about one of the more unexpected challenges he’s faced during his fighting career… An ill-timed bout with diarrhea right before entering the cage. He...
