PGF Becomes The Major League Of Jiu Jitsu: “It’s Becoming The Sport Of Royalty”
Aug 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) is proud to announce another landmark seven-figure franchise sale with the launch of the Philadelphia Phenoms. This latest expansion further accelerates...
PGF Announces Major Access Expansion In Streaming & Broadcast Distribution For Its Season 8 Debut
Jul 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The Professional Grappling Federation (PGF), the world’s fastest-paced grappling format and one of the leading forces in the evolution of modern Jiu-Jitsu, today announced a significant expansion...
MMA Analyst Explains How UFC Will Take Over BJJ
Jul 17, 2025BJJEE
UFC’s Next Frontier: Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu the Next Target? In a recent commentaryInterview, respected MMA analyst Luke Thomas offered a compelling look at the shifting landscape of combat...
3.5-Year BJJ Black Belt Derek Moneyberg Fires Back at Haters: ‘I’m a Legit Black Belt. Haters are Jealous of my Success’
Jul 10, 2025BJJEE
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world has erupted into chaos following the announcement that entrepreneur and self-proclaimed financial guru Derek Moneyberg was promoted to BJJ black belt in just 3.5...
Jake Shields Defends Controversial Black Belt Promotion of Financial Guru Derek Moneyberg Amid Outcry
Jul 08, 2025BJJEE
Derek Moneyberg, a self-styled financial guru with no known competition accolades, has ignited one of the most divisive controversies in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history—by claiming a black belt after...
Financial Guru Promoted to Bjj Black Belt in 3,5 years: Joins Legends BJ Penn, Caio Terra for Fastest Black Belts in BJJ History
Jul 06, 2025BJJEE
Just a few BJJ legends such as BJ Penn or Caio Terra have progressed to black belt after just 4 years of training and winning all competitions they had participated in…. Top 10 Fastest Brazilian...
The Professional Grappling Federation Announces Season 8 Draft Results
Jul 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In preparation for the new 13-week season format, a strategic and exciting live draft resulted in the creation of four new teams who will compete for the PGF World Championship. The Professional...
PGF Becomes the First-Ever Professional Jiu-Jitsu League to Sell a Franchise Team, Signaling a New Era for the Sport
Jun 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Las Vegas, NV – The Professional Grappling Federation (PGF), the world’s fastest-paced grappling league and a driving force in the evolution of modern Jiu-Jitsu, announced today the successful...
The Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) Enters Full League Era with Season 8: A New Age of Professional Jiu-Jitsu Begins
May 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The Professional Grappling Federation, the world’s fastest-paced grappling format, announced today that following two explosive, back-to-back seasons in 2024 (Season 6 and Season 7) streamed on UFC...
The Journey of BJJ Athletes Transitioning to MMA
Apr 15, 2025BJJEE
It hits you hard, doesn’t it? All those hours perfecting your armbar, obsessing over your guard, maybe even dreaming in triangle chokes. Now the cage is calling, and that’s a whole different...
Wrestling Vs. BJJ In Modern MMA: Which Is Better?
Apr 08, 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...
BJJ’s Biggest Rivalries: When the Best Go Head-to-Head
Mar 22, 2025BJJEE
Known for its technical grappling and ground submissions, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s (BJJ) technical depth and rich history over the decades have seen serious rivalries and feuds that have ignited...
Olympic Boxer Explains Why Boxing Is More Difficult To Compete In Than BJJ
Jan 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent video, Olympic boxer and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt Tony Jeffries offered a nuanced response to Royce Gracie’s comments about boxing being an “incomplete martial art”....
Brendan Schaub: “BJJ Specialists Are the Worst Specialists in MMA”
Dec 09, 2024BJJEE
The dynamic landscape of modern MMA continues to evolve, leaving behind those who fail to adapt. This harsh reality was on full display at UFC 310, where Bryce Mitchell decisively defeated Kron...
Closed Guard 2.0 – How To Use an Old Position in Modern Grappling
Dec 09, 2024grappler z
When I started BJJ in 1994 the Closed Guard was not just a position. It was the magic pill that makes you invincible. Royce Gracie was fighting in the UFC choking people out and breaking arms from...
Fadda: The Other Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Lineage
Nov 10, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Daniel Vaughan UCLA undergraduate, judo brown belt under Mike Verdugo and BJJ GF Team black belt under Master Julio Cesar Pereira. Daniel is an instructor at M3Fight Academy. ...
5 Ways To Exponentially Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 10, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Daniel Vaughan UCLA undergraduate, judo brown belt under Mike Verdugo and BJJ GF Team black belt under Master Julio Cesar Pereira. Daniel is an instructor at M3Fight Academy. ...
The Evolution of Leg Locks in MMA and BJJ: From Forbidden Technique to Necessary Skill
Oct 20, 2024BJJEE
Leg locks have taken an interesting path in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Once seen as a dangerous and dishonorable move, leg locks are now a core part of...
The Warrior Spirit: Training Techniques of Elite Combat Athletes
Aug 23, 2024BJJEE
Elite combat athletes are a breed apart. Their training regimens are rigorous – their dedication unmatched, and their techniques honed to perfection. To truly understand what it takes to become a...
Old School Trick: Tap Your Opponent with Lung Compression From Side Control
Aug 16, 2024BJJEE
There is an old school technique called the lung compression which was made famous by Royler Gracie. The technique consists of holding your opponent in side control and putting your hand underneath...
How To Get Better At Jiu-Jitsu…Even If You Are The Best at the Academy
Aug 13, 2024BJJEE
One of the biggest mysteries in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was how Rickson Gracie could improve his jiu-jitsu even when there was no one better than himself at the academy. So how do you get better at...
Does Specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Lead to Higher Pay in the UFC?
Jul 15, 2024BJJEE
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has grown exponentially over the past two decades, becoming a global phenomenon that attracts millions of viewers and generates substantial revenue. Within...
The Origins of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: A Fascinating Journey
May 27, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has become a prominent martial art and sport globally, known for its ground-fighting techniques and submission holds. Its history is a rich tapestry woven with elements of...
Explosive Bodybuilder Grapples with BJJ Blue Belt- Things Don’t Go as Expected
May 19, 2024BJJEE
It is not uncommon to see a much lighter and shorter athlete facing a much bigger and taller opponent in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and grappling. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art created for smaller...
