Tom Hardy Opens Up On What BJJ Gives Him: “The Ruthless Interrogation Of The Self”
Sep 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
In 2022, Tom Hardy entered BJJ competitions in Wolverhampton and Milton Keynes under his own weight category, competing against strangers and winning gold at both. Hardy explained what pulled him...
How Much Money Will You Spend on Jiu-Jitsu in a 25 year Period?
Sep 20, 2026BJJEE
Written by Gile Huni., a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can become a surprisingly expensive lifelong pursuit. A monthly academy membership...
Serbian Great Aleksandar Konovalov Will Star at BKFC Fight Night Belgrade: Balkan Fighters’ Meet-and-Greets at World’s Baddest Man Tryouts in October
Sep 20, 2026BJJEE
The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) – hailed by experts and fans as the world’s premier and largest bare-knuckle fighting organization – is coming to picturesque Belgrade, Serbia,...
Josh Barnett Slams IBJJF Officiating & Describes It As “Poorly Trained”
Sep 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett critiqued IBJJF officiating standards – describing the organization’s judging as inconsistent, poorly trained, and susceptible to favoritism....
(WATCH) Khamzat Chimaev Dominates Gilbert Burns At RAF 13
Sep 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Khamzat Chimaev needed a second period to close things out, but the result never felt in doubt as the former UFC champion overwhelmed Gilbert Burns in the RAF 13 co-main event… Winning 15-4 to...
William Tackett Talks Fans Not Willing To Pay For UFC BJJ Pass: “People Complain About $9”
Sep 18, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
William Tackett isn’t interested in complaints about UFC BJJ’s $9 streaming price – and he made that clear in a social media post breaking down the upcoming UFC BJJ 11 card....
Braulio Estima Defends Gracie Barra’s Strict Uniform Policy: “It Builds Unity”
Sep 18, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Braulio Estima recently defended Gracie Barra’s strict uniform policy – arguing that wearing the team kit builds a sense of unity that outweighs individual preference on the mat. Estima, who...
Jake Shields Says Someone Tried To Take His BJJ Black Belt Over Political Views: “It’s Ridiculous”
Sep 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC veteran Jake Shields revealed that an individual attempted to pressure his longtime coach, Cesar Gracie, into revoking his BJJ black belt – over his political commentary on Middle Eastern...
Carlson Gracie Jr. Reveals The Forgotten Era Of “Dark Blue Belts” In Early Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Carlson Gracie Jr., son of the legendary Carlson Gracie and current head of the Carlson Gracie Team, revealed a piece of belt history many practitioners today have never heard of. According to Gracie...
What Happens Between BJJ Sessions Matters More Than You Think
Sep 16, 2026BJJEE
Most people remember the hard rounds. The scramble that emptied the gas tank. The partner who made every grip feel like work. The last round of the night when technique started getting loose and...
Joe Rogan Explains Why He Thinks Jiu-Jitsu Beats Striking For Self-Defense
Sep 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent episode of the JRE podcast, Joe Rogan shared why he believes Jiu-Jitsu offers better self-defense preparation than striking-based martial arts. He and Andrew Huberman discussed fear,...
Head Of Brazilian Financial Institution Allegedly Offered $60,000 To Buy A BJJ Black Belt
Sep 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Earning a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt typically takes years of training and thousands of rounds on the mats… But Daniel Vorcaro allegedly tried to skip that process entirely, by offering an...
IBJJF Three-Second Rule for Guard Passes and Points
Sep 15, 2026BJJEE
The Three Seconds That Decide BJJ Points A competitor clears the legs, reaches side control and immediately moves towards mount. The sequence looks dominant, but the referee awards no guard-pass...
Robert Drysdale: “BJJ’s Global Success Did Not Come From Superior Technique”
Sep 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Robert Drysdale, ADCC champion and MMA competitor turned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu historian, has spent years researching old newspapers, letters, and interviews to separate the sport’s mythology...
Austin’s AquaJits Faces Shutdown After Complaint Calling It “Dangerous” & “Bad Influence”
Sep 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
At Barton Springs in Austin, a floating mat that looks something like a boxing platform crossed with a lily pad has become the stage for AquaJits, a hybrid of jiu-jitsu and sumo where competitors...
Craig Jones Declares “ADCC Ain’t Dead” — Says UFC BJJ Can’t Match Its Legacy, Prestige or Ability to Create Stars
Sep 14, 2026BJJEE
After years of attacking ADCC and launching CJI as its biggest rival, Craig Jones has delivered perhaps his most surprising verdict yet: ADCC 2026 proved that the legendary tournament still matters...
(WATCH) New Bodycam Footage Shows Extended Sequence Of Dustin Poirier’s Arrest
Sep 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
New footage of Dustin Poirier’s airport arrest has surfaced, providing a fuller picture of what happened after he was taken into custody. On June 21st, Poirier was arrested at Atlanta...
BJJ Coach Arrested 1,500 Miles From Home Gym In Investigation Involving 16-Year-Old Student
Sep 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Port Orange police arrested a local jiu-jitsu coach on Wednesday, after tracking him down more than 1,500 miles from the gym where he taught – closing out an investigation into what detectives...
Dorian Olivarez Details Chaotic ADCC 2026 Match: “The Guy Bit My Finger”
Sep 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The now-infamous ADCC 2026 match involving Dorian Olivarez turned into one of the stranger storylines of the tournament. Olivarez said everything was going his way in an interview with FloGrappling:...
BJJ Black Belt Jorge Britto Talks Recovering After Heart Attack: “My Students Called 911”
Sep 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Jorge Britto is recovering after suffering a heart attack immediately following a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training session. Britto shared details of what happened in a message to his students and...
Richie Martinez Pushes Back On Claims No-Gi Black Belts Aren’t “Real” Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 12, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Richie “Boogey Man” Martinez, the 10th Planet black belt known for his run through EBI and years of highlight-reel submissions, has never trained in the gi. That is a fact that’s...
Gordon Ryan Claims Greg Souders “Stole” The Eco Approach From Renzo Gracie’s Academy
Sep 12, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently spoke about Greg Souders, the coach behind the ecological approach (the constraints-led approach) that’s generated significant discussion in BJJ circles over the past year....
BKFC Belgrade tryouts for the “World’s Baddest Man” global tournament will feature Dilan Prasovic, Serbian stars, before BKFC Fight Night Belgrade
Sep 11, 2026BJJEE
The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) – beheld by fans and experts as the world’s premier bare-knuckle fighting organization – is all set to bring its iconic Squared Circle to the...
Gilbert Burns Set To Face Khamzat Chimaev In Wrestling Debut At RAF 13
Sep 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gilbert Burns is preparing for his wrestling debut at RAF 13, where he’ll face Khamzat Chimaev in the co-main event. While Burns brings significantly more overall grappling experience to the...
