CJI 2 Superfight: Craig Jones vs. Olympic Champion Gable Stevenson Confirmed
Apr 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones just dropped a bombshell: he’ll be squaring off against Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson at the Craig Jones Invitational 2 – on August 31st, 2025! It’s a major announcement that...
How Dagestan Produced The Best Grapplers In Wrestling And MMA
Apr 02, 2025BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Ice Baths vs. Heat Therapy: Which Works Better For Post-Training Recovery?
Apr 02, 2025BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Is Mica Galvao The Modern Day Marcelo Garcia?
Apr 02, 2025BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
From White to Black Belt in Under 4 Years: 10 Lessons from Josh Saunders’ Lightning-Fast BJJ Journey
Apr 02, 2025BJJEE
The road from white belt to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is typically a long, winding, and often grueling path—commonly spanning a decade or more. But Josh Saunders shattered that timeline,...
Fabricio Andrey On Upcoming Match vs. Ashley Williams: “Pass His Guard, Take His Back, Submit Him”
Apr 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Fabricio “Hokage” Andrey is ready to light up the global stage this Friday, April 4, as he steps into ONE Championship for the first time. Known for his exciting style and crowd-pleasing...
UFC’s Bryce Mitchell Talks Elon Musk: “He’s Never Been To Space (Because) Space Doesn’t Exist”
Apr 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC featherweight contender Bryce Mitchell is well known not just for his skills in the octagon, but also for his conspiracy theories… Which have now taken yet another turn – this time in a...
Mendes Bros: “Young Athletes Are Receiving More Money – They Have The Power To End The Cycle”
Apr 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continues to evolve, a major change in the way the professional athletes are treated seems to be underway – or at least the initiative for doing so. Mendes brothers are among...
John Danaher Explains Why Rope Climbing is the Single Best Exercise for Developing Grappling Strength
Mar 31, 2025BJJEE
Whether you are a beginner in BJJ or an advanced grappler, you probably want more grip strength. Among the many physical attributes necessary to be successful in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and grappling,...
No Gi Phenom J-Rod Is Regularly Training in The Gi– Is a Jiu-Jitsu Culture Shift Coming?
Mar 31, 2025BJJEE
The jiu-jitsu world is buzzing after a surprising turn of events: Jacob “J-Rod” Rodriguez, ADCC silver medalist and a standout of the no-gi scene, has been spotted training in the...
Reinier De Ridder: “Bo Nickal Is Pretty Scared Of Jiu-Jitsu”
Mar 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Reinier De Ridder is gearing up for one of the most exciting matchups of the year, as he’s set to face rising star Bo Nickal on May 3rd, 2025, at UFC on ESPN+ 114! While the two middleweights have...
Martial Arts Legend & BJJ Black Belt Richard Norton Passes Away At The Age Of 75
Mar 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Richard Norton, a legendary martial artist (as well as a 6th degree BJJ black belt) and movie star from Australia, has passed away at the age of 75. Long before he became a fixture on the silver...
Guy Gets DQ’d in IBJJF Pan Finals for not Wearing Any Underwear
Mar 30, 2025BJJEE
In a surprising turn of events at the IBJJF Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship, a finalist was disqualified just moments into the match—not for an illegal technique or unsportsmanlike behavior,...
Gordon Ryan: “Antibiotics Have F*cked Up My Life More Than Anything Else I’ve Done To Myself”
Mar 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently opened up about his ongoing health issues and their impact on his training – during a guest appearance on Joe Rogan’s UFC London Companion podcast: I’m eating better meals,...
Veteran Jiu-Jitsu Competitor: “It’s Ret*rded To Pay To Compete”
Mar 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Denny Prokopos has become the latest prominent voice to take aim at the widespread practice of BJJ athletes paying to compete in top-level events. Prokopos, who...
Ffion Davies: “Not Having Women On Your Jiu-Jitsu Show/Competition Is Discrimination”
Mar 29, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Multiple-time world champion Ffion Davies recently voiced her opinion on the topic of the inequality women face in the sport of Jiu-Jitsu. With accolades from ADCC, Worlds, Pans, and Europeans under...
UFC Executive Claudia Gadelha: “Athletes Are The Reason BJJ Is Still An Amateur Sport”
Mar 29, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC title contender and longtime black belt Claudia Gadelha has added her voice to the growing calls for change in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – specifically around how athletes are paid. Gadelha is...
Getting From White to Black Belt in BJJ: What You Need at Each Belt According to Roy Dean, 4th-Degree BJJ Black Belt
Mar 28, 2025BJJEE
Roy Dean, a respected martial artist and 4th-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has spent decades training, teaching, and reflecting on the deeper meanings of the art. In a powerful...
WWE Star Dave Bautista’s Advice For BJJ Beginners: “Be Particular About Where You Train”
Mar 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In an interview with Matt Arroyo, WWE superstar and Hollywood actor Dave Bautista shared his perspective on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – offering practical advice for beginners in the sport. Bautista...
Gordon Ryan: “It Doesn’t Matter How Good Your Cardio Is (In Jiu-Jitsu)”
Mar 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
During a recent conversation on the Joe Rogan Experience UFC London Companion podcast, Gordon Ryan offered a somewhat different perspective on the role of cardio in BJJ. According to Ryan, success in...
“We’re Not Monkeys in Zoos”: BJJ Athletes Slam IBJJF No Pay as AJP Leads the Way in Paying BJJ Athletes
Mar 27, 2025BJJEE
In the ever-growing world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the spotlight has once again turned to one of the sport’s most controversial issues: athlete pay. While many competitors pour their lives into...
Gordon Ryan Spills The Beans About UFC Millions-Of-Dollars Jiu-Jitsu Investment Strategy
Mar 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Grappling fans may soon have a new must-watch series on their hands… As Gordon Ryan recently revealed major developments involving the UFC’s growing commitment to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! During...
BJJ Coach Arrested In Brazil For Se*ual Harassment & Threats Towards Underage Students
Mar 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Junior Pionga – a 31-year-old Jiu-Jitsu instructor – was arrested last Tuesday in Novo Airão, Amazona… Due to allegations about luring, threatening, and stalking his teenage students....
Roberto Jimenez Calls Out IBJJF: “BJJ Athletes Deserve To Be Paid”
Mar 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Roberto Jimenez has never been shy about speaking his mind – and now, the elite grappler is taking aim at one of the sport’s most hotly debated issues: athlete pay. In a recent social media post,...
