Ben Kunzle, Paralyzed BJJ Athlete, Promoted To Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Jan 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ben Kunzle, a paralyzed Jiu-Jitsu athlete, has been promoted to the rank of black belt by his coach Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu! This achievement marks a significant milestone in Kunzle’s life,...
I Just Tapped a BJJ Black Belt. Should I Tell People About it or Keep it Low Key?
Jan 02, 2024BJJEE
Gossip can really damage the positive environment we try to cultivate in our BJJ gym. A little comment here and there can blow up into a big thing. This is supposed to be a place of mutual learning...
Blind BJJ Black Belt Grapples with Blindfolded BJJ Black Belt
Jan 01, 2024BJJEE
Nicolas Plessis should be an example for all of us. This French BJJ black belt is a frequent competitor who has competed in his native France, at Europeans, and in Brazil. Nothing out of the ordinary...
BJJ Black Belt Competes At Local Tournament Blindfolded
Jan 01, 2024BJJEE
Daniel O’Brien is a bjj competitor known to a wider audience as a competitor at EBI. He’s also a black belt under Johnny Lee Smith and competes for Triad MA! Of course he’s got...
BJJ Blue Belt Submits BJJ Black Belt in Tournament, Casually Shakes it Off
Dec 30, 2023BJJEE
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
Dec 30, 2023BJJEE
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?
Dec 30, 2023BJJEE
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
Dec 30, 2023BJJEE
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?
Dec 30, 2023BJJEE
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?
Dec 30, 2023BJJEE
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
Dec 30, 2023BJJEE
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”
Dec 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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
Dec 24, 2023BJJEE
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
Dec 23, 2023BJJEE
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’
Dec 23, 2023BJJEE
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’
Dec 23, 2023BJJEE
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?
Dec 20, 2023BJJEE
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
Dec 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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’
Dec 01, 2023BJJEE
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
Nov 17, 2023BJJEE
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’
Nov 13, 2023BJJEE
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
Nov 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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
Nov 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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
Nov 02, 2023BJJEE
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...
