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BJJ Blue Belt Submits BJJ Black Belt in Tournament, Casually Shakes 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...

Black Belt Roosterweight Submits an Ultra Heavyweight in Competition

Jiu jitsu is all about the little guy defeating the big guy but nobody can turn away when a 300 lbs powerlifting ex-con starts training in the academy… In the past, there have been many instances...

Which Martial Arts Black Belt Takes the Longest Time to Achieve?

Jiu-Jitsu is effective because you can’t be a fake and train in this sport/martial art. The long hours spent live rolling means that you can openly test the effectiveness of your skills against a...

140lbs Purple Belt Subbed 300lbs Black Belt In Jiu-Jitsu Tournament

Something quite spectacular happened in Holland at a local tournament just now. A 65kg purple belt managed to outdo a black belt twice his size. As per video description “Dutch Open absolute...

Why Do Some BJJ Black Belts Quit Training Jiu-Jitsu?

It goes without saying that the majority of people who train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) quit before reaching the highest rank: black belt. This can be seen particularly when observing blue belt...

What’s More Difficult: Getting A Black Belt In BJJ or Becoming A Doctor? 

Photo: Dr Vuk Aleksic, BJJ black belt and surgeon . Jiu-Jitsu is effective because you can’t be a fake and train in this sport. The long hours spent live rolling means that you can openly test the...

The Difference Between a BJJ Black Belt & Black Belts From Other Martial Arts

Jiu-Jitsu is effective because you can’t be a fake and train in this sport/martial art. The long hours spent live rolling means that you can openly test the effectiveness of your skills against a...

Charles do Bronx Promoted To Black Belt In Another Martial Art: “Today Was A Very Special Day”

Charles do Bronx, the former UFC lightweight champion, has added a new stepping stone to his successful career… Already a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, do Bronx has now been awarded a...

‘Saved by the Bell’ Star Hoping To Get His BJJ Black Belt after 15 Years of Training

Actor Mark Paul Gosselaar has been training bjj for 15 years! Gosselaar, is known for his role as Zack Morris in ‘Saved by the Bell’. The 49-year-old actor, also recognized for his...

Nick Rodriguez Promoted to Black Belt in BJJ After Training for 5 years

2x ADCC silver medalist Nick Rodriguez has just been promoted to black belt in BJJ after training in BJJ for a little over 5 years. He was promoted by Craig Jones, Nicky Ryan and Ethan Crelinsten....

UFC Champ Sean Strickland Throws His BJJ Black Belt in Trash: ‘BJJ is Bulls*it, It Doesn’t Work’

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland’s recent decision to throw his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt in the garbage can has generated significant discussion across various online platforms....

Sean Strickland Throws His BJJ Black Belt in the Trash: ‘Wasted 10 years of My Life Wanting a Piece of Fabric’

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland’s recent decision to throw his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt in the garbage can has generated significant discussion across various online platforms....

How Can You Earn Your Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Faster Than Average?

If you are hoping for a simple or magical solution to accelerate your progress toward a black belt, we regret to inform you that this article does not offer such an approach. For most Jiu Jitsu...

Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu Promoted To 5th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt

Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu, a well-known BJJ competitor and the founder of “Fight Sports”, has recently achieved a significant milestone… As he has been promoted to 5th...

Is Joe Rogan Any Good at Jiu-Jitsu? Black Belt Comments on Training: ‘He’ll Take Your Head Off’

So you may not have heard, but UFC commentator Joe Rogan is actually a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He earned his black belt way back in 2012 from Jean Jacques Machado, who is the nephew of...

From Backpack to Black Belt: Soo Wei’s Triumph in BJJ

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...

UFC Vet & Bjj Black Belt Tim Credeur on Rolling with Rickson Gracie: ‘He Took My Soul Away’

Rickson Gracie is a legendary figure in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. There are countless stories of how good he was during his prime. There are many stories of Rickson Gracie manhandling...

ADWPJJC: Check Out Who’ll Be Fighting In The Professional Black Belt Finals

After over a week of competition, the wait is finally over. This Thursday, November 9th, the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023 has officially kicked off its main brackets,...

ADWPJJC: The First Batch Of Black Belts Shine After Five Days Of Action In Abu Dhabi

Over six thousand athletes and countless fight fans are scheduled to head on to the Mubadala Arena, throughout the 10 days of non-stop action at the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023,...

How Roger Gracie Deals with a BJJ Black Belt 50 kg Heavier Than Him

Have you ever had to deal with a training partner who is way bigger than you? We’re talking like 50 kilos heavier. Roger Gracie has and handled it – super slick. When the big guy came at...

ADWPJJC 2023: Check Out The Registered Black Belts That Will Highlight The Competition In Abu Dhabi

The time is almost upon us. The Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship is back, bringing with it all the glory as it celebrates its 15 years across ten days of competition. From November 1st to the...

BJJ Black Belt Submits His Opponent with a Gnarly Standing Wrist Lock in Competition

Ah, wristlocks… Everyone wants to learn and use them in training and competition, but not a lot of people are open to immediately admitting it. Don’t stress out about it! The Wristlock is an...

Eddie Bravo Gets Promoted To 4th Degree BJJ Black Belt

Eddie Bravo, the brain behind 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, has been promoted to 4th degree BJJ black belt! The promotion took place by none other than his seasoned mentor and BJJ legend, Jean Jacques...

[WATCH] Australian BJJ Black Belt Punches Kangaroo To Save His Dog

When you think of Australia, what’s one of the first things that come to mind? Yeah – probably Craig Jones and kangaroos. Well, the world of BJJ and the animal kingdom actually crossed...