Premier League Soccer Star Joao Gomes Pauses Jiu-Jitsu Training “Until He Finds People He Can Trust”
Oct 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Rising Premier League soccer star – and BJJ blue belt – Joao Gomes has had to pause his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. The 23-year-old midfielder for the Wolverhampton Wanderers has stepped away...
EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson Is A BJJ Black Belt: “With The Right Technique & Preparation…”
Oct 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson recently shared how his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training has influenced his business strategies. And yes – he is a BJJ black belt as well! Wilson highlighted that Jiu-Jitsu...
BJJ Girl with Massive Following Opens OF Account
Oct 01, 2024BJJEE
Anastasia Ishchenko, a 20-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu white belt from Ukraine, has made waves in the martial arts world, not only for her performance on the mats but also for her online presence....
Ana de Armas Trained Jiu-Jitsu for Action-Packed John Wick Spinoff Ballerina
Oct 01, 2024BJJEE
Ana de Armas is set to showcase her fierce side in the upcoming action-packed thriller Ballerina, a spinoff from the acclaimed John Wick franchise. The 36-year-old actor will step into the shoes of...
Khabib Nurmagomedov: “When I Don’t Have Training, I’m Depressed”
Oct 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov has been retired from competition for several years now. He keeps training hard nevertheless – mainly due to his love for the sport and for having been training ever since he...
Umar Nurmagomedov Set For A Grappling Match Against Eduardo Dantas – At ADXC 6
Oct 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Umar Nurmagomedov – the undefeated 18-0 UFC fighter – is set to face former two-time Bellator champion Eduardo Dantas in a grappling match! This bout will headline ADXC 6 in Abu Dhabi and is...
Trans, Queer, and Neurodivergent BJJ Black Belt Shares Insights on Running his BJJ Academy
Sep 30, 2024BJJEE
Located in downtown Northfield, MN, Misfit BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym with a mission to foster empowerment, inclusivity, and community. Founded in 2022, this trans-owned gym offers a welcoming...
Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu Reveals BJJ Saved Him From Drug Use In His Youth
Sep 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent and candid interview on the “Pura Connection” podcast, Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu revealed that his youth was filled with adversity… Including a period when he...
Pedro Alex Suffers 1-Year Suspension From IBJJF – Due To Failed PED Test
Sep 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Pedro Alex, Instagram Pedro Alex has been suspended for one year from competing in IBJJF events after failing a PED test. Known for victories over top names like Roberto...
Khamzat Chimaev Trains with 3 Time Olympic Wrestling Champion Saitiev
Sep 30, 2024BJJEE
UFC superstar Khamzat Chimaev is preparing for one of the biggest tests of his career as he gears up to face former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. In a move that has sent shockwaves through...
ONE Championship CEO Reveals He Almost Quit BJJ Several Times: “ACL, MCL…”
Sep 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
ONE Championship’s CEO Chatri Sityodtong was recently promoted to the rank of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt by none other than Renzo Gracie – after many years of training the Gentle...
Travis Stevens Says Judo Has More Brotherhood Than Jiu-Jitsu Does
Sep 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the difference between Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Well, for Olympic Judoka and BJJ black belt Travis Stevens, one of the biggest differences lay in brotherhood. Here’s what he...
Colorado Springs Police Department Takes On Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training
Sep 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has announced that they will begin incorporating Jiu-Jitsu training as part of their efforts to reduce harmful use of force incidents. The CSPD studied...
Nate Diaz Shares How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Influenced Him As A Kid
Sep 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that Nate Diaz began his martial arts journey with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, back when he was as a child? Starting at just 11 years old, Diaz trained under Cesar Gracie, who played a pivotal...
ADXC 6: Isaque Bahiense & Bruno Lima Headline The Jiu-Jitsu Co-Main Event In A Middleweight Bout
Sep 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Less than a month away from its next tournament, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship is on track with its preparations to take over the Mubadala Arena on October 25th and has begun the process of...
Mason Fowler Gets Put To Sleep By Caio Terra – For Doubting His Technique
Sep 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mason Fowler, known for both his gi & no-gi career and skills, recently had doubts about the effectiveness of a particular technique that his coach Caio Terra was teaching. Fowler, who is much...
Tom DeBlass Explains The Best Self Defence Method: “It’s Extremely Rare…”
Sep 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the best method for self defence? Is it Jiu-Jitsu? Is it wrestling? Boxing? A combination of the above mentioned martial arts and/or some other combat sports as well? There’s a lot...
Ethan Crelinsten Begins Training MMA With Damien Anderson
Sep 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ethan Crelinsten, a prominent figure in the world of BJJ, appears to be considering a transition to mixed martial arts – after a recent training session with his teammate Damien Anderson....
U.S. Wrestler Alan Vera Passes Away At Age 33 – Due To Cardiac Arrest
Sep 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
U.S. wrestler Alan Vera, a prominent member of the Greco-Roman national team, passed away on Monday night after suffering from sudden cardiac arrest earlier this year. He was 33 years old. Vera had...
Here’s When You Should Slow Down The Pace – And Relax In A Jiu-Jitsu Match
Sep 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The pace of a BJJ match can be extremely exhausting. The scrambles, the constant pursuit of both submission and submission defence, can be extremely taxing on the body. Which is why it’s...
Mikey Musumeci On Fear Of Disappointing Others If You Lose A Match: “I’ve Experienced This”
Sep 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Are you afraid of letting down your training partners and coach when you compete? Do you feel like you’ll be judged by others if you lose? That’s a common fear of BJJ competitors. And...
PGF Season 7 Announces Legendary Coaching Lineup: Roger Gracie, Dean Lister, Carlos Machado, & Pedro Sauer
Sep 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) is excited to announce the four legendary coaches who will be leading teams in PGF Season 7! This season’s coaching lineup includes some of the most...
F2W’s Seth Daniels Resurfaces; is ‘Humbled’ After D*ath Threat Controversy: “I Deserved Every Bit Of It”
Sep 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Seth Daniels, CEO of the Fight 2 Win promotion, has been a part of a huge controversy – when he sent death threats to Craig Jones a few months ago. Now, however, it would appear that he has...
BJJ Instructor Requires Students to Pay a Yearly Fee to Recognize Their Belt: Money Grab or Legit Approach?
Sep 23, 2024BJJEE
In a surprising move, Nick Stefan, a well-respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Rigan Machado, has announced a controversial new rule change regarding the recognition of belts he has...
