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....
Tom Hardy Drops New “Neurospicy” BJJ Line With Tatami To Promote Autism Awareness
Dec 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy is continuing to use his platform in a very specific way: blending Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu culture with autism advocacy. His ongoing collaboration with Tatami has now evolved into a new,...
Sydney Sweeney Hints At Fighting In A Real Boxing Match: “I Love Fighting”
Nov 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Famous Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney has revealed that she’s genuinely considering stepping into the boxing ring – not for a role, but for real – following her intense preparation for her...
“The Vampire Diaries” Star Daniel Gillies Says Jiu-Jitsu Changed His Life – Even After a Torn Bicep
Oct 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Actor Daniel Gillies, known for his roles in The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, has joined the growing number of Hollywood stars embracing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! And, like many new practitioners,...
Tom Hardy On Why He Competes In Jiu-Jitsu: “Being Brave Enough To Try Something New”
May 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
While most people know Tom Hardy for his gritty on-screen roles, the Hollywood star has been quietly building a reputation in an entirely different arena — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In 2022, Hardy...
Rigan Machado Talks How Chuck Norris Helped Him Start A BJJ Gym: “He’s The Reason We Stayed In The USA”
Apr 19, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
It’s not every day that a Hollywood action star plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of a martial art – but that’s exactly what Chuck Norris did for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United...
Martial Arts Legend & BJJ Black Belt Richard Norton Passes Away At The Age Of 75
Mar 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Richard Norton, a legendary martial artist (as well as a 6th degree BJJ black belt) and movie star from Australia, has passed away at the age of 75. Long before he became a fixture on the silver...
Actor Vince Vaughn Talks About The Benefits Of Jiu-Jitsu: “You Can Handle Yourself”
Feb 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Renowned actor Vince Vaughn, a longtime Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast, recently shared his thoughts on the benefits the sport can provide for children. Vaughn began training in 2016 and earned his...
Tom Hardy Reveals What’s His Favorite Submission In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy is a world-famous Hollywood actor. But did you know that he also trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? He is a purple belt now and, well, he recently revealed what his favorite submission is…...
Tom Hardy Reveals He Had 2 Knee Surgeries Because Of BJJ
Oct 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Injuries in Jiu-Jitsu are a common occurrence, which isn’t all that surprising – given that we are all training a martial art. And no, even famous actors who portray unbeatable superheroes in...
Tom Hardy Recalls How It Felt To Start Training BJJ: “I Was Intimidated”
Oct 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood star Tom Hardy recently shared how BJJ has become a central part of his life – affecting him both personally and professionally. Hardy only discovered BJJ at 40, after years of solo...
Actor Ed O’Neill Shares How He Started Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ed O’Neill, best known for his iconic roles as Al Bundy in Married with Children and Jay Pritchett in Modern Family, is also a BJJ black belt. Long before BJJ gained popularity among celebrities,...
Venom 3 Promo Shows Tom Hardy Choking Out Sean O’Malley With RNC
Sep 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Dana White, X In an unexpected crossover, the latest promo for Venom: The Last Dance features Tom Hardy locking up a Rear Naked Choke – on UFC’s Sean O’Malley! While the...
Hollywood Star Russel Crowe Partners With ONE Championship For An MMA Movie
Sep 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood star Russell Crowe is set to collaborate with ONE Championship on an exciting new mixed martial arts movie titled “The Beast In Me”. According to Variety, the movie will star...
Jonah Hill On Training BJJ: “Everyone Wants The Story Of ‘I Choked Out Jonah Hill'”
Sep 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood actor Jonah Hill had started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at around the age of 35… And he did it because he felt it was time to develop new hobbies. He spoke about it in a frank...
Hollywood Superstar Henry Cavill Shares Why He Loves Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood actor Henry Cavill has revealed that he’s got a lot of enthusiasm for Jiu-Jitsu… As well as that he had the honor of training under Roger Gracie. Known for his roles in...
Rigan Machado Praises Keanu Reeves’ Jiu-Jitsu: “He Knows How To Escape Every Position”
May 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s been long known that Keanu Reeves is a big Jiu-Jitsu fan… And one of his coaches, Rigan Machado, is praising the actor’s skills – a lot. Reeves spoke about his passion...
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Starts Training MMA For His Upcoming Movie Role
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has started training mixed martial arts (MMA)… Because he’ll be portraying Mark Kerr in his next movie – a legendary figure in the world of...
Jake Gyllenhaal Says Conor McGregor Accidentally Punched Him During Movie Shoot
Mar 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Jake Gyllenhaal recently shared a funny anecdote from the set of the upcoming “Road House” remake – revealing that Conor McGregor accidentally punched him. Scheduled for release on...
Tom Hardy: “Training BJJ Has Been Key To A Deeper Sense Of Calm For Me”
Mar 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just about your physical health. Rather (and, perhaps, even more so), it’s about your mental health, too – which benefits a lot from the Gentle...
[WATCH] Stuntman/Bodybuilder Martyn Ford Trains BJJ In The Gi
Mar 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Martyn Ford – renowned for his achievements in acting and bodybuilding – has taken a big step into the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), with a special focus on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And,...
[WATCH] Hollywood Actor Tom Hardy Trains BJJ With Mikey Musumeci
Mar 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy, the famous Hollywood actor known for his versatile roles, has quickly emerged as one of the most enthusiastic celebrity practitioners of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His dedication to the Gentle...
Resurfaced Video Reveals Paul Walker Was A Big Fan Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Paul Walker, famous for his action-packed roles in “Fast and Furious”, also loved Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (and was a brown belt)! Not many people knew about his passion for BJJ until a video...
Hollywood Actor Chris Pratt Reveals How Wrestling Changed His Life
Feb 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood star Chris Pratt recently shared insights into how his wrestling background, during his formative years, played a pivotal role in shaping his character and work ethic. In a recent video,...
