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10th Planet’s Nathan Orchard Promoted To 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt
Jun 15, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on 10th Planet’s Nathan Orchard Promoted To 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt
Nathan Orchard, one of the most successful 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu competitors, has been promoted to third degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt! He was handed the promotion by none other than Eddie...ADGS Rio: Black Belt Finals Light Up The Third And Final Day Of The Tournament
Jun 13, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADGS Rio: Black Belt Finals Light Up The Third And Final Day Of The Tournament
The last day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu in Rio de Janeiro gifted the crowd at the Arena Carioca 1 this Sunday, June 11th, with the highest level of international Jiu-Jitsu. With the gold...Ask a BJJ Black Belt: How Often Should I Be Training Jiu-Jitsu?
Jun 10, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Ask a BJJ Black Belt: How Often Should I Be Training Jiu-Jitsu?
How often you train jiu jitsu will depend on your goals and schedule. For beginners, two to three times per week is a good starting point. This allows you to learn the fundamentals and build a base...Watch: BJJ Black Belt Haisam Rida Executes Foot Sweep on Car Thief Who Pretends to be Severely Injured
Jun 09, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Watch: BJJ Black Belt Haisam Rida Executes Foot Sweep on Car Thief Who Pretends to be Severely Injured
Early this month, BJJ black belt Haisam Rida prevented a robbery of his car using his martial arts skills. Reports indicate Rida was asleep at his academy in Texas when he was alerted to someone...JT Torres Promoted To 4th Degree BJJ Black Belt by Andre Galvao
Jun 07, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on JT Torres Promoted To 4th Degree BJJ Black Belt by Andre Galvao
Jonathan “JT” Torres has just been promoted to the rank of a 4th degree BJJ black belt! He’s been promoted by his long-time friend and coach, Andre Galvao: View this post on...Top BJJ Prospect Shelby Murphey Promoted To Black Belt
Jun 04, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Top BJJ Prospect Shelby Murphey Promoted To Black Belt
Shelby Murphey, one of the Jiu-Jitsu world’s top prospects, has just won the brown belt roosterweight title at the IBJJF World Championship 2023… And has been promoted to the rank of a...Caio Terra’s Emotional Black Belt Promotion Story: “I Was In The Second Place…”
May 28, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Caio Terra’s Emotional Black Belt Promotion Story: “I Was In The Second Place…”
Earning your black belt in BJJ is the first step on a new journey. The exciting beginning of a new, lifelong beginning. However, Caio Terra wasn’t too ecstatic about his black belt promotion....Ffion Davies Promoted To 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt By JT Torres
May 26, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Ffion Davies Promoted To 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt By JT Torres
Ffion Davies, one of the world’s most elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors, has been promoted to the rank of a 1st degree BJJ black belt! The IBJJF No-Gi World Championship title holder, as...Frankie Edgar Promoted To 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt
May 24, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Frankie Edgar Promoted To 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt
Frankie Edgar, former UFC lightweight world champion, has just been promoted to the rank of a 3rd degree BJJ black belt! Ricardo Almeida, his long-time coach and friend, promoted him and shared the...Mackenzie Dern Promoted To Third Degree BJJ Black Belt in the Octagon
May 21, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Mackenzie Dern Promoted To Third Degree BJJ Black Belt in the Octagon
UFC Vegas 73, held this Saturday in Las Vegas was marked by the American-Brazilian Mackenzie Dern who had a dominant performance from start to finish, overcoming Angela Hill by unanimous decision...Crossfit World Champion with BJJ Experience Grapples with BJJ Black Belts
May 19, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Crossfit World Champion with BJJ Experience Grapples with BJJ Black Belts
Have you ever considered the outcome of a fight between a CrossFit champion and a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt? The following story narrates an intriguing experience where two worlds collided....BJJ Black Belt Recalls ‘Terrifying Experience’ Training with Rousimar Palhares: ‘He Doesn’t Even Score Points, He Just Submits’
May 16, 2023BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Black Belt Recalls ‘Terrifying Experience’ Training with Rousimar Palhares: ‘He Doesn’t Even Score Points, He Just Submits’
A great name in the history of Grappling, Rousimar Palhares , known as Toquinho, was one of the leg lock pioneers – which is currently popular in No Gi Jiu-Jitsu. During a chat on the “Connect...Osamah Almarwai: ‘It’s a Lot of Pressure Being the 1st Middle Eastern IBJJF Black Belt World Champion’
May 04, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Osamah Almarwai: ‘It’s a Lot of Pressure Being the 1st Middle Eastern IBJJF Black Belt World Champion’
26-year-old Mikey Musumeci will defend his 26-pound One Championship gold belt in a co-main event grappling superfight clash against Osamah Almarwai at the sold-out 1stBank Center in Colorado this...Demetrious Johnson: “I Really Want To Get My Black Belt”
Apr 29, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Demetrious Johnson: “I Really Want To Get My Black Belt”
Demetrious Johnson is the ONE Championship flyweight world champion. And, on May 5 this year, he’ll be defending his title against the former flyweight champion Adriano Moraes. This will be the...UFC’s Colby Covington Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Apr 29, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on UFC’s Colby Covington Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Colby Covington, one of the UFC‘s top welterweight contenders, has been promoted to the rank of BJJ black belt! He was promoted by his coach, Daniel Valverde: View this post on Instagram...Lex Fridman Promoted To 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt: “Thank You For The Pain & Love”
Apr 16, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Lex Fridman Promoted To 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt: “Thank You For The Pain & Love”
Lex Fridman, host of the popular Lex Fridman podcast, has been promoted to the rank of 1st degree BJJ black belt! He shared the awesome news on social media: I got a stripe on my Jiu-Jitsu black belt...BJJ Black Belt Tim Welch Shares His Thorough Morning Routine
Apr 14, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Black Belt Tim Welch Shares His Thorough Morning Routine
Introducing a morning routine is one of the best things you could do for the sake of productivity. But if you don’t know where to start, it’s always good to look for inspiration! For...Guram Kutateladze, UFC Lightweight, Promoted To BJJ Black Belt: “I Don’t Know What To Say”
Apr 11, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Guram Kutateladze, UFC Lightweight, Promoted To BJJ Black Belt: “I Don’t Know What To Say”
Guram Kutateladze has been fighting in professional MMA since 2010 and has, so far, amassed a 12-3 record. He had his UFC lightweight debut in 2020… And, just a couple of days ago, has been...Doctor & BJJ Black Belt on 19 yr old Mica Galvao Doping Case: ‘It’s Pretty Much Child Abuse’
Apr 07, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Doctor & BJJ Black Belt on 19 yr old Mica Galvao Doping Case: ‘It’s Pretty Much Child Abuse’
The IBJJF confirmed this week in a statement that Mica Galvão had failed an anti-doping test made during the IBJJF World Championships last year. According to the release, the USADA has determined...Promotion Time: Gabi Garcia Is Now A Judo Black Belt
Apr 06, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Promotion Time: Gabi Garcia Is Now A Judo Black Belt
Gabi Garcia, one of the most successful female athletes in the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has now been promoted to the rank of a Judo black belt! Recognized by USA Judo as being the rank of...UAE’s Zayed Alkatheeri Makes History: Wins Pan Championship at Black Belt Adults
Mar 27, 2023BJJEEComments Off on UAE’s Zayed Alkatheeri Makes History: Wins Pan Championship at Black Belt Adults
Zayed Alkatheeri is a professional black belt jiu-jitsu competitor from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who made history last weekend by the adult black belt rooster division at the 2023 IBJJF Pan...UFC Veteran Rani Yahya Promoted To 5th Degree BJJ Black Belt
Mar 25, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on UFC Veteran Rani Yahya Promoted To 5th Degree BJJ Black Belt
Rani Yahya, UFC veteran and 2007 ADCC world champion, has just been promoted to 5th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt! The promotion came after he spent almost two decades as a black belt –...Igor Gracie Promoted To 5th Degree BJJ Black Belt by Renzo Gracie
Mar 11, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Igor Gracie Promoted To 5th Degree BJJ Black Belt by Renzo Gracie
After a lifetime of training and competing in the martial art, Igor Gracie has been promoted to the rank of a 5th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt! The promotion took place two days ago, and it...BJJ Blue Belt Submits Gracie Barra Black Belt, Casually Walks it Off
Mar 09, 2023BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Blue Belt Submits Gracie Barra Black Belt, Casually Walks 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...