[Watch] BJJ Black Belt Squares Off Against An Alligator & Takes His Back
Mar 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Some days are weirder than others… But when you see a BJJ black belt square off against an alligator, well, that one is surely going to make it to the top of your “weird days” list....
Bullshido Buster: Aikido Black Belt Tries To Wrist Lock BJJ Black Belt Who is Actively Resisting
Mar 25, 2024BJJEE
Aikido once used to be a famous Martial Art, respected by all martial artists. Yet these days it is losing it’s popularity fast, while being compared to other modern martial arts. Yet what made it...
250 lbs American Football Player Challenges BJJ Black Belt To A Grappling Match
Mar 25, 2024BJJEE
Challenges have always been trademark events in the world of martial arts – because how else can you know something works better than something else unless you test it? In an intriguing turn of...
Why Do Some Become BJJ Black Belts In 10-15 Years… And Some In Just 4-5?
Mar 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Most Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students who become black belts will achieve that in 10-15 years of training… But there are some exceptions to that “rule”; people who get promoted to the...
How are bad days different as a BJJ black belt and a BJJ white belt?
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE
Bad days in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can feel significantly different between white belts and black belts, especially in areas like rolling, handling being dominated (“getting smashed”),...
Robert Drysdale On Why Not All BJJ Black Belts Are Created Equal & His Solution to the Problem
Mar 23, 2024BJJEE
Robert Drysdale, an ADCC and BJJ world champion, addressed the issue of disparity among black belts in the sport. In his discussion, Drysdale offered an intriguing perspective on why not all black...
Helio Gracie Black Belt Standards: ‘No Dreadlocks, Head Tattoos or being Overweight’
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE
Few published guidelines or standards determine when a practitioner is ready for promotion; the criterion is generally determined by individual instructors and/or academies.The IBJJF maintains an...
Japanese BJJ Black Belt on How it’s Really like to Train BJJ in Japan
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Japan as a foreigner can be a unique and enriching experience, blending the martial art’s global appeal with Japan’s rich martial arts culture. Japan has a...
BJJ Black Belt Shares His Method for How to Improve 10X Faster In Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
Have you recently hit a plateau in Jiu-Jitsu? Does it seem that, no matter how much you’re trying to learn and apply new techniques, you just can’t seem to improve? You might be tempted to push...
BJJ Black Belt Andrew Wiltse on The Harsh Realities of Working as a Bouncer
Mar 18, 2024BJJEE
When working as a part of law enforcement – or at any sort of a security job, such as working as a bouncer – it’s a good idea to learn at least some Judo, Jiu-Jitsu or Wrestling… As it will...
BJJ Black Belt Arrested After Breaking A Man’s Skull In A Street Fight
Mar 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nenad Shuput, a co-owner of a Jiu-Jitsu gym and a BJJ black belt, recently found himself in handcuffs – following his alleged involvement in a roadside brawl. According to KJJZ, Utah Highway...
Was Bruce Lee Really a Judo Black Belt?
Mar 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Bruce Lee’s name is unanimous with excellence in martial arts. His philosophy of utilizing everything that is useful and rejecting everything that isn’t – it’s a wonderful,...
Is your Goal a Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu? These Things Will Derail Your Dream
Mar 16, 2024BJJEE
Keith Owen’s Insights on Achieving a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Almost everyone who starts training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu wants to get their black belt. However, “getting it” actually...
BJJ Black Belt Has Interesting Reasons For Closing His Eyes When Competing
Mar 15, 2024BJJEE
Rolling with handicaps can mean anything from rolling with the eyes closed to rolling with one arm and one leg tied. Rolling like this is a very effective method for improving your level. Humans have...
Renzo Gracie: “A Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu Means You’re a Badass Motherf*cker”
Mar 14, 2024BJJEE
Being a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt signifies a deep and comprehensive understanding of the art, coupled with a high level of skill and proficiency. However, the meaning of being a black belt in...
Navy SEAL & BJJ Black Belt: “You Become A Target Just By The Way You Walk”
Mar 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes with many benefits, including learning how to defend yourself properly. However, proper self-defense doesn’t start when things already go haywire; rather, it...
BJJ & Judo Black Belt Brian Glick’s Advice On Making Excuses: “You’re In Trouble…”
Mar 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Alright, be honest with us (and yourself) for a second, and ask yourself… How often do you make excuses – on the Jiu-Jitsu mats and life alike? Well, if you really want to improve and...
After Defeating Black Belt Brazilian No Gi Champ in ADCC Trials, 15 yr old Blue Belt Aims for ADCC Invitation
Mar 13, 2024BJJEE
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, recently hosted a significant event in the grappling world. On March 2nd and 3rd, it was the venue for the first South American qualifier of ADCC 2024, the world’s...
Simple Concept to Make BJJ Black Belt Opponents Seem like Purple Belts
Mar 13, 2024BJJEE
Written by Gile Huni., a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia If you have some experience on the mats, then you’re probably well aware that there are no real...
Old School BJJ Black Belt’s Powerful Message: “I’ve Tapped 10,000 Times on My Road to Black Belt”
Mar 12, 2024BJJEE
Everyone who starts training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has one dream in common… To become a BJJ black belt. But even though all would like to earn it, can everyone actually do it? More importantly,...
Does Greasing in Jiu Jitsu Work? Greased Up Blue Belt vs. Black Belt in No Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE
The eternal question in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Does greasing really make a difference in grappling? This intriguing question was put to the test in a unique experiment where a greased-up Blue Belt,...
How Did Caio Terra Receive His BJJ Black Belt In Just 3 Years Of Training?
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that Caio Terra – a 12x black belt world champion and one of the best roosterweights in the sport – has been promoted to BJJ black belt… After just 3 years of training?...
How to Methodically Develop Your Own Game in BJJ: Insights from a Full-time BJJ Black Belt Competitor
Mar 08, 2024BJJEE
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, strategy and game development are crucial for success on the mats. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, understanding how to methodically...
How to be an Exemplary Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Both in Conduct & Skill
Mar 07, 2024BJJEE
Dear Jiu Jitsu enthusiasts, as we immerse ourselves deeper into our training sessions and hone our skills on the mat, we understand that the path only grows more challenging. Among all the ranks in...
