BJJ Black Belt Sentenced to 15 Years for SA Competed Freely in UAE Before Being Sent Back
May 02, 2026BJJEE
A troubling case has surfaced in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community involving a black belt who, despite a finalized criminal conviction for sexual assault, continued to travel internationally and...
UFC Star & BJJ Black Belt Kevin Holland Doesn’t Want His Son Training Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 17, 2026BJJEE
UFC star and Bjj black belt Kevin Holland has built his name inside one of the toughest sports in the world, but when it comes to his own son, he hopes the next generation chooses a very different...
Checkmat Black Belt Jackson Douglas Kicked Out Over ‘Loyalty’ Dispute For Teaching At Non-Affiliated Academy
Mar 23, 2026BJJEE
A situation involving Checkmat black belt Jackson Douglas has sparked discussion across the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community after he publicly shared his version of events explaining why he says he was...
Karate Black Belt Tests Himself Against Every BJJ Belt: The Results Are Eye-Opening
Mar 22, 2026BJJEE
A martial artist with a background in karate decided to put himself through one of the most honest tests possible in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: facing opponents from every belt level — from black belt...
Pro BJJ Black Belt Steps Into Judo Competition And Proves a Point
Mar 21, 2026BJJEE
Beatrice Jin, a top-ranked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, recently stepped outside her comfort zone and entered a local judo tournament after spending the last few years focused almost entirely on...
BJJ Black Belt Veteran Renato Canuto Extends Undefeated MMA Record With Another First-Round Finish
Mar 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Renato Canuto continued his impressive start in MMA, securing another first-round victory at Tuff-N-Uff 152 to maintain his perfect professional record. The elite grappler, already well known for his...
Pedro Sauer Awards Max Holloway BJJ Black Belt After UFC 326
Mar 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC champion Max Holloway has received his BJJ black belt from legendary instructor Pedro Sauer, following his performance at UFC 326. Sauer, a black belt under Rickson Gracie, announced the...
Woman Accuses San Diego BJJ Black Belt & Gym Owner Of Decade-Long Abuse
Mar 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Yet another woman has come forward publicly to warn the BJJ community about alleged abuse by an instructor. Beany Galletta Trapani has shared allegations against San Diego black belt Ron Casper, of...
“The Real Danger Is Not André”: ATOS Black Belt Accuses Departed Champions Of Underage Misconduct Cover-Up
Feb 25, 2026BJJEE
The fallout surrounding the ongoing ATOS controversy has taken yet another dramatic turn. Jonatas Eliaquim of Atos BJJ Zurich — who publicly pledged loyalty to André and Angelica Galvão in the...
A Black Belt Says These 3 Red Flags Should Make You Leave A BJJ Gym Immediately
Feb 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
For beginners, stepping into a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy can feel intimidating – but according to coach and safety advocate Milton Campis, paying attention early may protect you from serious...
BJJ Black Belt & Natural Bodybuilder Warns Young Athletes About Rushing Into TRT
Jan 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Nsima Inyang is pushing back against the growing normalization of TRT and PED use among young athletes. Inyang, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and elite natural bodybuilder, recently spoke about...
MMA Pioneer Caol Uno Promoted To BJJ Black Belt At 50 Years Old
Jan 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Japanese MMA pioneer Caol Uno has been promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 50! While the promotion may come later in life, Uno has been operating at an elite grappling level...
World’s Most Famous Uke, Placido Santos, Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Jan 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Placido Santos, BJJ world’s most famous uke, has been promoted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt! In a heartfelt Instagram post, Santos reflected on the people who carried him through the highs...
6th Degree Bjj Black Belt: Politics Preventing BJJ From Ever Becoming an Olympic Sport
Jan 03, 2026BJJEE
A sixth-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt has shed light on why the sport remains locked out of the Olympic Games, pointing squarely at entrenched politics rather than athletic merit. BJJ icon...
BJJ & Judo Black Belt Reveals The 5 Lessons About Running A Dojo That Nobody Talks About
Dec 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Shintaro Higashi has spent his entire life inside martial arts schools. His father opened Kokushibutō Institute in New York City back in 1963, and today Higashi continues that legacy while also...
BJJ Black Belt Sparks Debate After Claiming Performance Boost From Six Months of Semen Retention
Dec 28, 2025BJJEE
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt has ignited widespread discussion online after sharing his belief that six months of semen retention significantly improved his energy levels, focus, and competitive...
Michelle Estrada Makes History As First Woman Promoted To Black Belt By JT Torres
Dec 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Michelle Estrada has just become the first woman to earn a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under two-time ADCC champion JT Torres. At the IBJJF No Gi World Championship 2025, Estrada captured gold in...
MMA Legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Dec 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has reached a major milestone in his martial arts journey after being promoted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt by Allan Goes – a seventh-degree...
Michael Pixley Promoted To BJJ Black Belt After Dominant No Gi Worlds Win
Dec 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Michael Pixley has been promoted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt after winning gold in the brown belt super-heavyweight division at the IBJJF No Gi World Championship 2025. The promotion came...
(WATCH) BJJ Black Belt Foot Sweeps & Subdues Man Who Assaulted A 14-Year-Old Girl In London
Dec 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Ivan Skoko didn’t hesitate when he heard panicked screams echo through London’s Borough Underground station. The BJJ black belt had just wrapped up a training session and was riding the...
Garry Tonon Awarded Judo Black Belt By Olympic Champion Satoshi Ishii
Dec 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Garry Tonon has earned the second black belt of his martial arts career – this time in Judo – awarded by Olympic gold medalist and longtime training partner Satoshi Ishii. The promotion took...
Megadeth Legend Dave Mustaine Earns BJJ Black Belt At 63 Years Old
Dec 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Dave Mustaine – the legendary frontman of Megadeth and one of the most influential figures in metal history – has now been promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! The 63-year-old received...
Guy Ritchie Promoted To 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt By Roger Gracie
Dec 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Filmmaker and lifelong martial artist Guy Ritchie has just earned his third degree on his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt – a major milestone awarded by Roger Gracie, on behalf of Renzo Gracie....
BJJ Black Belt Slams Traditional BJJ Warm-Ups: “A Lot Of People Will Be Really Upset”
Dec 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
AJ Discianni, a BJJ black belt under Brad Court and co-owner of New Asgard Martial Arts in Pennsylvania, has spent over a decade inside the sport – and he believes a lot of the teaching practices...
