How To Spot a PED User in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Signs No One Talks About
Apr 17, 2026BJJEE
Performance enhancing drugs have become one of the worst kept secrets in modern Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. From local tournaments to elite no gi superfights, the conversation around steroids, testosterone,...
BJJ World Champion Roosevelt De Sousa Banned for Infamous Russian PED which Improves Endurance
Apr 16, 2026BJJEE
Roosevelt De Sousa has been handed a three-year suspension after testing positive for meldonium, an infamous performance-enhancing drug often associated with athletes from Russia and Eastern Europe....
Atos Insider Breaks Silence on Galvão Case: “No Investigation, No Charges”
Mar 26, 2026BJJEE
A new statement from inside the Atos network has added even more controversy to the ongoing situation surrounding André Galvão, as conflicting narratives continue to divide the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
Nicholas Meregali: John Danaher Is The Greatest Jiu-Jitsu Coach In History, Even Beyond Helio Gracie
Mar 23, 2026BJJEE
Nicholas Meregali has never been one to hold back his opinions, but his latest statements may spark one of the most significant debates in modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Speaking on a podcast with...
How Elite Grapplers Really Build Strength & Conditioning: The Exact Methods Used by Champions
Mar 22, 2026BJJEE
What separates elite grapplers from everyone else is not just technique. It’s how they build strength, endurance, and durability in a way that directly transfers to the mats. Across multiple...
Amid Abuse Allegations & Team Exodus, Andre Galvao Returns To Atos — Calls Women’s Team The Best In The World
Mar 14, 2026BJJEE
After nearly a month away from regular teaching following serious abuse allegations, André Galvão has announced that he has returned to teaching full-time at Atos headquarters in San Diego. The...
Andre Galvao Breaks Silence On Abuse Allegations: ‘I’m Back Teaching Every Day at Atos HQ’
Mar 12, 2026BJJEE
Andre Galvao has publicly addressed the allegations circulating online in a video statement, speaking directly to the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community and explaining his perspective on the situation....
Jeff Curran Visits Hosford BJJ In Knoxville In Latest Episode Of “Martial Life” Documentary Series
Mar 12, 2026BJJEE
A new episode of the documentary series “Jeff Curran: Martial Life” offers an inside look at the relationships, mentorship, and community that define Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu beyond competition. In...
Tom DeBlass’ Girlfriend Issues Update After Gordon Ryan’s Death Post Causes Chaos In BJJ Community
Mar 08, 2026BJJEE
Shortly after the panic spread across the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community, an update appeared from Tom DeBlass’s girlfriend Danielle clarifying that DeBlass was in fact safe. Danielle wrote on...
Gordon Ryan Announces Death of Tom DeBlass as BJJ Community Panics Over Cryptic Post
Mar 08, 2026BJJEE
The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community was thrown into confusion and concern today after a cryptic Instagram post from Gordon Ryan appeared to announce the death of his longtime teammate and instructor...
Leaked: Wrestler Offering $1,000 Takedown Challenge Gets Taken Down AGAIN by Police Officer—But Still Denies It
Mar 03, 2026BJJEE
Wrestler Offers $1,000 Takedown Challenge, Denies Ever Being Taken Down Despite Viral Footage. Social media wrestling sensation Georgio Poullas remains adamant that no one has ever successfully taken...
Mikey Musumeci: “If Gi BJJ Were Easy, It Would Be Called No-Gi”
Mar 01, 2026BJJEE
The gi vs. no-gi debate continues to divide the grappling world, and Mikey Musumeci recently added fuel to the fire with a bold statement that quickly made waves across the community. Here are the...
Leaked: Wrestler Offering $1,000 Takedown Challenge Gets Taken Down—But Still Denies It
Mar 01, 2026BJJEE
Wrestler Offers $1,000 Takedown Challenge, Denies Ever Being Taken Down Despite Viral Footage. Social media wrestling sensation Georgio Poullas remains adamant that no one has ever successfully taken...
“The Real Danger Is Not André”: ATOS Black Belt Accuses Departed Champions Of Underage Misconduct Cover-Up
Feb 25, 2026BJJEE
The fallout surrounding the ongoing ATOS controversy has taken yet another dramatic turn. Jonatas Eliaquim of Atos BJJ Zurich — who publicly pledged loyalty to André and Angelica Galvão in the...
“A Home Under Fire”: ATOS Exodus Continues as Angelica Galvão Breaks Her Silence
Feb 24, 2026BJJEE
One of the most dominant teams in modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is facing its most turbulent chapter. In recent weeks, multiple athletes and affiliates have announced their departures from Atos...
United World Wrestling Aligns With AIGA in Strategic Push Toward Olympic Grappling
Feb 22, 2026BJJEE
United World Wrestling (UWW) has officially entered a strategic partnership with the rapidly growing AIGA organization, signaling what could become a defining moment in the global evolution of...
ADCC European Champ Sparks Controversy After Filming Grappling Technique Inside Serbia’s Holiest Church
Feb 18, 2026BJJEE
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world is once again confronting the delicate balance between creativity, promotion, and respect—this time surrounding one of Europe’s most promising young competitors....
Gordon Ryan Announces Retirement From Competition – Amid Ongoing Health Struggles
Feb 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has officially stepped away from BJJ competition, confirming that he is retiring from competing for the foreseeable future. While the announcement surprised many fans, it follows several...
19 Year Old Sarah Galvão Named Head Coach as Atos Exodus Deepens Following Allegations Crisis
Feb 11, 2026BJJEE
In the latest and most symbolic shift inside Atos Jiu-Jitsu, Sarah Galvão—the teenage daughter of André Galvão and a newly promoted black belt—has been listed in a leadership role at...
Two of André Galvão’s Biggest Champions Step Away as Atos Collapse Deepens Amid S*xual Harassment Allegations
Feb 10, 2026BJJEE
The ongoing turmoil surrounding Atos Jiu-Jitsu has intensified again in the past 24 hours, with two of the team’s biggest modern champions now publicly linked to official separation messaging:...
Former Student Accuses Checkmat Co-Founder Rico Vieira of S*xual Misconduct When She Was 16
Feb 07, 2026BJJEE
Allegations have recently surfaced within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community after athlete Alyssa Mila publicly accused Checkmat co-founder Ricardo “Rico” Vieira of inappropriate conduct that she...
Craig Jones vs. Dillon Danis Announced To Headline CJI 3
Feb 07, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
One of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most outspoken figures is lining up another spectacle! Craig Jones revealed on Friday that the main event for the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational 3 will feature...
Two Giants of Jiu-Jitsu Expel Founding Leaders as S*xual Abuse Allegations Shake the Sport
Feb 04, 2026BJJEE
In an unprecedented moment for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the sport’s two largest and most influential associations — Atos Jiu-Jitsu and Checkmat — have both announced the removal or suspension of...
Atos Jiu-Jitsu in Freefall: Josh Hinger, JT Torres, and Majority of Affiliates Sever Ties After S*xual Assault Allegations
Feb 03, 2026BJJEE
The crisis surrounding Atos Jiu-Jitsu has intensified dramatically over the past three days, with an accelerating wave of high-profile athletes, academy owners, and commercial partners publicly...
