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Old School BJJ Black Belt’s Powerful Message: “I’ve Tapped 10,000 Times on My Road to Black Belt”

Everyone who starts training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has one dream in common… To become a BJJ black belt. But even though all would like to earn it, can everyone actually do it? More importantly,...

Does Greasing in Jiu Jitsu Work? Greased Up Blue Belt vs. Black Belt in No Gi Jiu-Jitsu

The eternal question in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Does greasing really make a difference in grappling? This intriguing question was put to the test in a unique experiment where a greased-up Blue Belt,...

How Did Caio Terra Receive His BJJ Black Belt In Just 3 Years Of Training?

Did you know that Caio Terra – a 12x black belt world champion and one of the best roosterweights in the sport – has been promoted to BJJ black belt… After just 3 years of training?...

How to Methodically Develop Your Own Game in BJJ: Insights from a Full-time BJJ Black Belt Competitor

In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, strategy and game development are crucial for success on the mats. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, understanding how to methodically...

How to be an Exemplary Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Both in Conduct & Skill

Dear Jiu Jitsu enthusiasts, as we immerse ourselves deeper into our training sessions and hone our skills on the mat, we understand that the path only grows more challenging. Among all the ranks in...

AJP South America Continental: Professional Black Belts Showcase Their Skills In Balneário Camboriú

Landing at the Brazilian city of Balneário Camboriú, in Santa Catarina, as a part of the BC Fight Week, the AJP Tour South America Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2024 took over the Expocentro...

Bernardo Faria: How Long Should it Take To Get a Legit Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu?

BJJ Black belt is notoriously hard to get – legitimately speaking. The difference for some is vast – while someone like Kit Dale or Gordon Ryan managed to get their black belt before recommended...

Guy Pretending to be a BJJ Black Belt Pranks Academy

Danny Mullen is a Youtube superstar who is known for among other things, kissing random old ladies, drinking urine, and generally doing crazy unexpected things. Over the years, we have seen many...

15 year old BJJ Blue Belt Defeats a BJJ Black Belt in ADCC Trials Quarterfinals

Kallebe Pereira, a 15-year-old blue belt from Melqui Galvao Academy, has beaten experienced 27 year old BJJ black belt Felipe Machado in the quarter-finals of the ADCC Brazilian Trials. Another...

Doctor & BJJ Black Belt on How To Fix IBJJF’s Steroid Problem

In a candid and insightful discussion, Dr. Mike Piekarski, a renowned physical therapist, orthopedic clinical specialist, and a respected Jiu Jitsu black belt, delves into the pressing issue of...

Mikey Musumeci Promoted To 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt By Cobrinha

Mikey Musumeci has just been promoted to 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt… By none other than his new coach – Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles! Musumeci shared the news via...

BJJ Black Belt Wins By TKO vs Judo Black Belt in MMA event In The Gi

At the XTB KSW Epic event held on February 24th, 2024, KSW presented a captivating matchup that harkened back to the early days of MMA. This bout featured a showdown between a Judo black belt and a...

Do BJJ Black Belts Mean Less Today Than Before?

In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the black belt has long been a symbol of expertise, dedication, and skill. However, as BJJ continues to grow in popularity, the meaning and value of earning a...

Female Karate Black Belt Getting Exposed By Untrained Man is a Huge Wake Up Call

An organized fight depicted in a recent video has sparked discussion within the martial arts community. The video showed a female karate black belt competing against an untrained man in a match....

2019 World’s Strongest Man (331 lbs) w/ 6 Months BJJ Training Rolls with 145lbs BJJ Black Belt

Martins Licis won the 2019 World’s Strongest Man competition beating out the legendary Thor (The mountain from Game of Thrones). Licis is Latvian-American and is 6 ft 2 ½ in (1.89 m) and...

Pranksters ‘Dojo Storm’ a BJJ Academy as 3rd Degree Black Belt Teaches Kids Class

As 3rd degree BJJ black belt Arvin ‘Ace’ Panlasigui was busy teaching kids class at his academy Lotus Club BJJ in Miami, Florida, these 2 pranksters thought it would be funny to interrupt...

Nick Rodriguez Loses his BJJ Black Belt Debut to Victor Hugo at WNO 22

WNO 22, held in Costa Mesa (California), saw Victor Hugo earn a decisive victory against Nicky Rodriguez in their heavyweight clash. Hugo, celebrated for his 2023 IBJJF Worlds double-gold triumph,...

World’s Strongest Man Thor Grapples BJJ Black Belt & Submits Him

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson aka Thor is an Icelandic World’s Strongest man world champion and actor. He played Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in the HBO series Game of Thrones for...

How 90% Of People Desperate For a BJJ Black Belt Eventually Give Up Training

Yeah, you’ve probably heard others say it time and time again… That belt rank doesn’t matter in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And yet, no matter how many times they say it, you still don’t really...

16 Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners That Were Promoted Straight to Black Belt

  The BJJ black belt is a very prized possession in the martial arts community. It is arguably the most difficult belt to achieve in martial arts. The road to a black belt is usually a long and...

Zoltan Bathory: “I Hired BJJ Black Belts For Band Security So I Could Train On The Road”

How dedicated are you really to training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Especially when things like work get in the way of everyday training? Well, Zoltan Bathory – founder and rhythm guitarist of...

UFC Veteran Jared Gordon Gets Promoted To BJJ Black Belt

Jared Gordon, a veteran fighter in the UFC‘s lightweight division, has just been promoted to the rank of black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! He was promoted by none other than Mike Jaramillo, a...

BJJ & Judo Black Belt (And Former Navy SEAL) Shows How To Deescalate A Violent Situation

Almost everyone will find themselves in a (potentially) violent situation at one point in their life… And in that moment, it’s important that you know how to deescalate it. Jason...

Rickson Gracie Black Belt Offers “More Efficient” Way of Doing Oleinik’s Scarfhold Choke

Aleksei Oleinik, even though 44 years old, has just managed to pull of his 60th (!) career win. At UFC 273, he tapped out Jared Vanderaa in the first round. Vanderaa attempted to impose his own game...