Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News, Featured
Draculino Calls Out Rener Gracie: ‘Let’s Be Honest, You Changed Your narrative Quite a Lot in Comparison with the Original One
Apr 04, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Draculino Calls Out Rener Gracie: ‘Let’s Be Honest, You Changed Your narrative Quite a Lot in Comparison with the Original One
The incident which left Jack Greener, BJJ white belt student – as well as the jury’s decision to award Greener $46 million – has stirred up a lot of controversy. Controversy, which...[Watch] Video Surfaces Of Incident Where Instructor Left BJJ White Belt Paralyzed
Apr 01, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [Watch] Video Surfaces Of Incident Where Instructor Left BJJ White Belt Paralyzed
The tragic accident that left Jack Greener, a BJJ white belt, quadriplegic has made a shock wave in the Jiu-Jitsu world. It was reported that during one of the classes, Greener’s coach placed...Rener Gracie Blasts BJJ Instructor who Accidentally Injured White Belt & Forced to Pay $46 Million
Mar 31, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Rener Gracie Blasts BJJ Instructor who Accidentally Injured White Belt & Forced to Pay $46 Million
In November of 2018, 23-year-old Jack Greener was a beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student at Del Mar Jiu-Jitsu Club in Del Mar, California. He was paired with 30-year-old Francisco Iturralde, a...BJJ White Belt, Left Paralyzed By Coach During Class, Awarded $46 Million By The Jury
Mar 31, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ White Belt, Left Paralyzed By Coach During Class, Awarded $46 Million By The Jury
Jack Greener enrolled into the “Del Mar Jiu-Jitsu Club” back in 2018. During one of the classes, the BJJ white belt was pinned to the mat by a coach, who placed his entire bodyweight on...UAE’s Zayed Alkatheeri Makes History: Wins Pan Championship at Black Belt Adults
Mar 27, 2023BJJEEComments Off on UAE’s Zayed Alkatheeri Makes History: Wins Pan Championship at Black Belt Adults
Zayed Alkatheeri is a professional black belt jiu-jitsu competitor from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who made history last weekend by the adult black belt rooster division at the 2023 IBJJF Pan...Actor Tom Hardy Wins Gold At “All Stars BJJ Europeans” Tournament
Mar 27, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Actor Tom Hardy Wins Gold At “All Stars BJJ Europeans” Tournament
World-famous actor Tom Hardy seems to be a phenomenal BJJ blue belt competitor… For he won yet another gold medal yesterday! Hardy regularly competes at BJJ tournaments across the United...20 Greatest BJJ Legends Of All Time
Mar 23, 2023BJJEEComments Off on 20 Greatest BJJ Legends Of All Time
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...Jon Jones BJJ Coach: ‘I Won’t Promote him to Brown Belt Until He Trains at Least 2x a Week in the Gi’
Mar 15, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Jon Jones BJJ Coach: ‘I Won’t Promote him to Brown Belt Until He Trains at Least 2x a Week in the Gi’
MMA fighter Jon Jones has cemented his status as one of the greatest to ever do it, having submitted Cyril Gane with a Guillotine Choke at UFC 285. However, some may be surprised to hear that Jon...Cyborg Shows No Remorse Following PED Ban: ‘Me Winning Worlds at 42 is Incredible’
Mar 11, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Cyborg Shows No Remorse Following PED Ban: ‘Me Winning Worlds at 42 is Incredible’
News came out 2 days ago from USADA, as five elite BJJ athletes suffered 3-year suspensions from competing – as a result of testing during and after 2022 No-Gi World Championships. The news were...Craig Jones Alleges He Knows the Next BJJ PED Bust: ‘It’s a Young Famous 2022 BJJ World Champion’
Mar 10, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Craig Jones Alleges He Knows the Next BJJ PED Bust: ‘It’s a Young Famous 2022 BJJ World Champion’
Breaking news are coming from USADA, as five elite BJJ athletes suffered 3-year suspensions from competing – as a result of testing during and after 2022 No-Gi World Championships. The news were...BJJ Blue Belt Submits Gracie Barra Black Belt, Casually Walks it Off
Mar 09, 2023BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Blue Belt Submits Gracie Barra Black Belt, Casually Walks it Off
In a BJJ competition, anything can happen. You will often see surprises, especially in the No Gi divisions where some competition mix the belt levels. It’s not uncommon to see a blue belt face a...Why Dagestanis (And Chechens) Are So Good at Combat Sports
Mar 05, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Why Dagestanis (And Chechens) Are So Good at Combat Sports
With Islam Makhachev defending his UFC Lightweight Championship against Alex Volkanovski at UFC 284, the dominance of fighters from the Caucasus region continues. Known for their cold temperatures...Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi Becomes First BJJ Practitioner In Space
Mar 04, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi Becomes First BJJ Practitioner In Space
One small step for man… One giant leap for Jiu-Jitsu? Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, native of United Arab Emirates (UAE), has took off to his country’s first long duration space mission. Al...Common Self-Defense Scenarios You Should Prepare Yourself For
Mar 02, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Common Self-Defense Scenarios You Should Prepare Yourself For
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...13 yr old Jiu-Jitsu Girl Turns Full Anaconda & Teaches School Bully a Lesson
Feb 27, 2023BJJEEComments Off on 13 yr old Jiu-Jitsu Girl Turns Full Anaconda & Teaches School Bully a Lesson
Bullying is, sadly, a frequent occurrence in schools worldwide. And if you are a parent of a child that’s a bullying victim, you’ve probably been tempted to “jump in” and protect them....Islam Makhachev Explains Why He Thinks BJJ Specialists Struggle in MMA
Feb 26, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Islam Makhachev Explains Why He Thinks BJJ Specialists Struggle in MMA
The UFC 284 fightcard was a super exciting one. It was headlined by a main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev; with Makhachev taking the decision victory after a great fight....BREAKING: Gordon Ryan Out Of Felipe Pena Match
Feb 24, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BREAKING: Gordon Ryan Out Of Felipe Pena Match
Gordon Ryan is out of his highly anticipated WNO match against Felipe Pena. His spot will be replaced by Nicky Rodriguez. FloGrappling was the first to announce the news. Ryan then posted a lengthy,...Comparing Gordon Ryan’s & Felipe Pena’s Morning Routines & Mindset for the Upcoming Match
Feb 23, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Comparing Gordon Ryan’s & Felipe Pena’s Morning Routines & Mindset for the Upcoming Match
FloGrappling’s recent All Access of Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena’s morning and daily routine gave ADCC fans a fascinating glimpse into the daily preparation of each of these amazing Jiu Jitsu...Are Older BJJ Black Belts That Get Beaten By Younger Lower Belts, Even Black Belts Anymore?
Feb 22, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Are Older BJJ Black Belts That Get Beaten By Younger Lower Belts, Even Black Belts Anymore?
In Bjj, you need on average a good ten years to get the black belt, with sweat, blood and hours on the mat. As we all know, but have a hard time realizing: the black belt is only the beginning....Braulio Estima Developed a Whole System Using Lapel & Cradle To Dominate in The Gi
Feb 22, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Braulio Estima Developed a Whole System Using Lapel & Cradle To Dominate in The Gi
Jiu-Jitsu is limitless. There are always new ways to control your opponents, especially in the Gi where the Gi material is a great tool. The cradle is a basic technique in amateur wrestling. Its name...Ahmed Best, Actor Who Portrayed Jar Jar Binks in “Star Wars”, Is A BJJ Black Belt
Feb 21, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Ahmed Best, Actor Who Portrayed Jar Jar Binks in “Star Wars”, Is A BJJ Black Belt
Did you know that Ahmed Best, the actor who portrayed the (in)famous Jar Jar Binks character in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, is a BJJ black belt? Best has been training for a long time and has a...Demi Lovato’s Coach Speaks Out: “She’s A Dedicated Martial Artist”
Feb 14, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Demi Lovato’s Coach Speaks Out: “She’s A Dedicated Martial Artist”
Demi Lovato has been promoted to the rank of a BJJ purple belt about a week ago… With a part of the Jiu-Jitsu community questioning whether or not her purple belt is “legit”. And...Prominent BJJ Franchise Leader is Against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Being in The Olympic Games
Feb 08, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Prominent BJJ Franchise Leader is Against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Being in The Olympic Games
A few years ago there was much excitement about the fact there was moment on the front of getting jiu jitsu in the Olympics. The push for Olympic recognation is supported by many including Renzo...Popstar Demi Lovato Promoted to Purple Belt in BJJ Under Suspicious Circumstances
Feb 04, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Popstar Demi Lovato Promoted to Purple Belt in BJJ Under Suspicious Circumstances
Demi Lovato made huge waves back in August of 2017 when she got her blue belt. Many questioned if she deserved it as she had gotten promoted so fast. She then stopped training in 2020 but had told...