Actor Ashton Kutcher Promoted to Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 19, 2025BJJEE
Hollywood actor and tech investor Ashton Kutcher has officially been promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the legendary Master Rigan Machado, one of the most respected figures in the...
Jiu-Jitsu Put to the Test at the Ultimate Self-Defense Championship Against Kudo, MMA, and More
Nov 10, 2025BJJEE
When Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt Josh Beam accepted a last-minute invitation to the Ultimate Self Defense Championship in Lithuania, he didn’t expect to be thrown into one of the most...
Fabio Gurgel On Why Jiu-Jitsu Is The Only Martial Art You Can Truly Practice After 40
Nov 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The legendary coach Fabio Gurgel recently reflected on one of Jiu-Jitsu’s most defining qualities – its lifelong accessibility: Jiu-Jitsu is the only martial art you can practice in a true way...
Mirko Cro Cop: “It’s Easier to Graduate from Medical School Than Earn a Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu”
Nov 02, 2025BJJEE
In the world of combat sports, few names command as much respect as Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipović. A legendary figure in K1, Pride, UFC, and beyond, Cro Cop is known for his iconic left high kick,...
BJJ Entrepreneur Lands $300K Deal On Shark Tank For Women’s Combat Sports Brand
Oct 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Maya Nazareth stepped into the Shark Tank with the same confidence she’s built through years of combat sports training – and walked away with a $300,000 deal for her company, Alchemize Fightwear,...
Charles Oliveira: “My Father’d Stop Paying For His Own Things To Put Me Through Jiu-Jitsu”
Oct 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Charles Oliveira has shared a deeply emotional reflection on the sacrifices his parents made to help him pursue a career in combat sports — sacrifices that, he says, made all the difference between...
MAAT: The Gym Management Software on a Mission to Professionalize Jiu Jitsu
Sep 16, 2025BJJEE
Created by grapplers for grapplers, MAAT is built to help BJJ academies run like pros—so coaches can spend more time on the mats and less time on admin. 1. The State of Jiu-Jitsu Gyms Today...
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...
How to Write a Research Paper on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Aug 18, 2025BJJEE
Writing a research paper on the history of Brazilian jiu jitsu can feel like stepping onto the mats for the first time. The topic is broad, the dates are scattered, and the names are long. Yet with...
Luke Rockhold Blasts Modern BJJ: “The Vulnerability Of Jiu-Jitsu Is Pathetic To Me”
Aug 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC champion Luke Rockhold has stirred the pot in the grappling world with a critique of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, despite recently participating in the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational. In a...
Why the Greatest Grapplers in Jiu-Jitsu Quit Lifting—and Got Even Stronger On the Mat
Jul 27, 2025BJJEE
In a sport obsessed with strength, explosiveness, and grueling conditioning routines, a few legends are quietly rewriting the rules of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Mikey Musumeci, one of the most technically...
Henry Akins on Half Guard Players: “They Don’t Understand Jiu-Jitsu”
Jul 22, 2025BJJEE
Rickson Gracie black belt Henry Akins has never been one to shy away from controversial opinions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). In a recent discussion, Akins offered a sharp critique of the half...
Jiu-Jitsu Star Josh Saunders Under Fire for Repeatedly Performing N*zi Salutes Online
Jul 09, 2025BJJEE
Australian grappler Josh Saunders has become the subject of intense backlash after Reddit users uncovered social media activity that appears to show him engaging with content tied to far-right...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Pioneer Richard Bresler Passes Away
Jul 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The global Jiu-Jitsu community is mourning the loss of Richard Bresler, one of the sport’s earliest American pioneers and a coral belt holder. Widely recognized as the first student of Gracie...
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 Rise of Grappling in Sports Betting: Can Jiu-Jitsu Events Become the Next Big Market?
Jun 05, 2025BJJEE
The world of sports betting is constantly evolving. What once revolved almost entirely around football, basketball, and horse racing has now expanded into esports, virtual sports, and even niche...
UFC Accused Of Ghosting On Promised Donation To Jiu-Jitsu Nonprofit: “It Was A PR Stunt”
May 19, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
While the UFC has long positioned itself as a supporter of combat sports communities, recent comments from Ben Kovacs, co-founder of the Guardian Project, suggest that not all of the promotion’s...
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...
Jim Clark Dominates International Jiu-Jitsu Stage at 60 with Double Gold Victory
May 01, 2025BJJEE
At 60 years old, Jim Clark of Rogers, Minnesota, has proven that determination and dedication can lead to extraordinary accomplishments. Recently, he competed in the Dublin International Open, an...
Can Technology Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu Performance and Technique?
Apr 27, 2025BJJEE
Technology is changing how people train for Jiu-Jitsu. Back in the day, it was just drills, rolls, and sweat. Now, you’ve got smart gear and training apps helping people level up without doing...
AJP Grappling Grand Prix – Vienna: Submission-Only Action Redefining No-Gi Grappling Combat
Apr 25, 2025BJJEE
The world of professional No-Gi grappling is about to be revolutionized, and Vienna is the next battleground! On May 25, 2024, Austria will play host to one of the most groundbreaking events in...
Malilay Sisters Set to Receive Global Recognition for Jiu-Jitsu Excellence
Apr 17, 2025BJJEE
Eliecha Zoe and Ellise Xoe Malilay have steadily carved out their names in the global Jiu-Jitsu scene, and their journey has now earned them one of the highest honors for Filipinos abroad. The two...
Vagner Rocha Talks Cowardice In Jiu-Jitsu: “I Can’t Understand It”
Apr 16, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Vagner Rocha voiced concerns about what he sees as a troubling trend in modern jiu-jitsu: top athletes avoiding high-level matchups. Rocha specifically pointed to the long-anticipated (but still...
Chris Haueter: “Respecting Elders In Jiu-Jitsu Is Healthy, But Worshipping Is Not”
Apr 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Chris Haueter, one of the legendary “Dirty Dozen” – the first 12 non-Brazilian black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – recently opened up about the line between loyalty and unhealthy devotion in...
