Should You Be Able to Earn a BJJ Black Belt Without Wearing a Gi?
Nov 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Few topics in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu spark as much debate as belt promotions. The journey from white to black belt is a defining aspect of every Jiujiteiro’s experience, symbolizing years of...
10th Planet Black Belt Invents a New Belt & Promotes Adults to Grey Belt
Nov 25, 2024BJJEE
In the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world, where tradition and progression systems are deeply rooted, innovation can often lead to controversy. Marvin Castelle, a black belt under the 10th Planet system,...
Lightweight Male BJJ Black Belt Faces Off Against Heavyweight Female Judo Champion
Nov 21, 2024BJJEE
A recent sparring session between accomplished Judo champion Aurélia Agel and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Kevin Lee became an eye-opening display of Judo’s unique strengths. Featured on Lee’s...
Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa Promoted To 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Nov 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa has achieved a significant milestone in his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey… By earning his third-degree black belt! The promotion was awarded by ATOS founder and...
16-Year-Old BJJ Blue Belt Prodigy Kalebe Pereira Submits Black Belt at Submission at Amazon Abu Dhabi 14
Nov 17, 2024BJJEE
Sixteen-year-old Kalebe Pereira is quickly becoming one of the most electrifying young talents in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). On November 14th, 2024, he further solidified his rising status by...
Chael Sonnen Admits He Lied About Being A BJJ Black Belt
Nov 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen recently admitted to fabricating claims about being a BJJ black belt early in his career. With a professional debut dating back to 1997, Sonnen came up during a time when the sport of...
Drysdale:’The Average BJJ Black Belt Makes More Money Than The Average MMA Fighter’
Nov 13, 2024BJJEE
Ten years ago, serious BJJ practitioners mostly shared a common goal of excelling first in BJJ and then transitioning to MMA. The reasons were mostly for a sporting challenge but more often it was...
Chael Sonnen Admits to Falsely Claiming a BJJ Black Belt: “I Needed to Sell It”
Nov 12, 2024BJJEE
Chael Sonnen, never one to shy away from controversy or colorful storytelling, recently revealed on his show, Beyond the Fight, a moment that left both fans and fighters talking. During an episode,...
Black Belt Tips For “Keeping Your Game Face” When You’re Rolling!
Nov 12, 2024BJJEE
Written by Mike “Spider-Ninja” Bidwell, a BJJ Black Belt under Phil Migliarese and Ken Kronenberg (Team Tai-Kai / Balance). Mike is a full time Jiu-Jitsuka, blogger (check out his great...
5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts
Nov 12, 2024BJJEE
Photo: Leon Sandoval www.heyleon.com, Instagram @heyleonmedia and Facebook.com/heyleonmedia Guest post by Bill Jones, owner and head instructor at Top Level Martial Arts in Cuyahoga Falls,...
Anthony Bourdain’s Private Lesson with Turkish BJJ Black Belt
Nov 11, 2024BJJEE
In 2019, the world mourned the loss of celebrated chef, TV personality, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) megafan Anthony Bourdain, who tragically passed away in Paris. Known for his unflinching honesty,...
Former ONE Flyweight World Champion & BJJ Black Belt Adriano Moraes Shares Awesome BJJ Advice
Nov 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Former ONE Flyweight World Champion and BJJ black belt Adriano Moraes has recently took to Reddit in an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session… Where he had answered a number of great...
Conor McGregor Shows his BJJ Black Belt Skills In New Training Footage
Nov 01, 2024BJJEE
Conor McGregor recently gave fans a glimpse of his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills in an Instagram video that has stirred conversation across social media. In this latest training footage, the Irish MMA...
Fake BJJ Black Belt Teaches the Worst BJJ Technique Ever
Oct 24, 2024BJJEE
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, authenticity and credentials matter. Unfortunately, not everyone who dons a black belt has earned it legitimately. A recent example involves James Paredes, a...
Flashback: Exposed Fake BJJ Black Belt at UFC Gym
Oct 24, 2024BJJEE
This was posted on Facebook back in 2015. Justin Farwell goes to a UFC Gym in Flowermound, Texas. He wasn’t there to train, but rather to expose one of the instructors working there, Jeremy Varney,...
[WATCH] Black Belt Tries To Body Kick Opponent At IBJJF No-Gi European Championship Finals Match
Oct 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The black belt master 1 featherweight final at the IBJJF No-Gi European Championship 2024 ended in unexpected chaos… When Renzo Walltter Martinez Barazarte threw a body kick at his opponent,...
Colorado’s Elite Police Department, the Westminster Police Department, Has BJJ Black Belts Teaching Arrest Control and Defensive Tactics
Oct 22, 2024BJJEE
In recent years, many police departments across the country have started incorporating jiu-jitsu into their arrest control curriculum. Many states have approved jiu-jitsu concepts into their POST...
Craig Jones: “The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Is A Marketing Trick”
Oct 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones recently stirred up controversy by criticizing the BJJ belt system, calling it a “marketing gimmick” – designed to keep people committed to the sport. During a podcast...
Romulo Barral Promoted To 5th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Oct 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Romulo Barral has just been promoted to the rank of a 5th degree black belt! The promotion came from none other than Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhaes, the same...
UK Politician and BJJ Black Belt to Compete in Grappling Superfight at Polaris 30
Oct 12, 2024BJJEE
Labour MP Will Stone, who recently assumed office as the representative for Swindon North, is set to take his grappling skills to a new stage. Stone, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt and former...
Seif Houmine Makes History as First Morrocan & Frenchman to Win IBJJF Black Belt World Championship
Oct 08, 2024BJJEE
Morrocan-French BJJ black belt Seif Eddine Houmine has made history by becoming the first Morrocan, first Frenchman and second African athlete to win the prestigious IBJJF Black Belt World...
EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson Is A BJJ Black Belt: “With The Right Technique & Preparation…”
Oct 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson recently shared how his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training has influenced his business strategies. And yes – he is a BJJ black belt as well! Wilson highlighted that Jiu-Jitsu...
Trans, Queer, and Neurodivergent BJJ Black Belt Shares Insights on Running his BJJ Academy
Sep 30, 2024BJJEE
Located in downtown Northfield, MN, Misfit BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym with a mission to foster empowerment, inclusivity, and community. Founded in 2022, this trans-owned gym offers a welcoming...
Old School BJJ Black Belt’s Time Tested Advice on Avoiding Physical Conflict in the Streets
Sep 28, 2024BJJEE
As martial artists, we are often faced with aggressive people who threaten us either verbally or physically. It’s important to know the difference between an insult like “F– You” and a threat...
