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,...
Hollywood Actress Kristen Bell Trains Jiu-Jitsu: “I Could Break Your Arm”
Jan 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Kristen Bell Instagram Kristen Bell, Hollywood actress known for her roles in the likes of “Frozen” and “The Good Place”, has joined the ranks of celebrities...
Ahmed Best, Actor Who Portrayed Jar Jar Binks in “Star Wars”, Is A BJJ Black Belt
Jan 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that Ahmed Best, the actor who portrayed the (in)famous Jar Jar Binks character in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, is a BJJ black belt? Best has been training for a long time and has a...
Standup Comedian Jo Koy Trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ivan “Highlander” Jennings, a Gracie Humaitá black belt, has had a unique training partner last weekend… None other than Jo Koy, who is one of the most popular standup comedians...
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Lesson Rickson Gracie Taught “The Hulk”
Dec 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Back in 2008, actor Edward Norton was filming the movie “The Incredible Hulk” in Rio de Janeiro. And he thought about a unique aspect of his character: if a regular man could transform...
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson To Star As UFC Legend Mark Kerr In A New Movie
Dec 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood superstar Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as “The Rock”, is set to take on the role of Mark Kerr – a renowned UFC fighter, in the upcoming movie titled “The Smashing...
Joe Rogan Almost Fought Movie Star Wesley Snipes: “I Was Training Twice A Day For Six Months”
Dec 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Wesley Snipes, movie star famed for his roles in “Blade” and “Demolition Man,” found himself in financial trouble with the IRS back in the day. Facing a staggering $23.5...
Actor Wagner Moura (Pablo Escobar From Netflix’s “Narcos”) Promoted To BJJ Brown Belt
Dec 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Wagner Moura, famous movie, television, and stage actor has been promoted to Jiu-Jitsu brown belt! He was promoted by his long-time coach and friend, Rigan Machado, who shared the news via social...
Tom Hardy’s BJJ Coach: “He Really Loves Jiu-Jitsu, He Loves The Culture”
Jul 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood actor Tom Hardy has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2018. And, well, his coach says that Hardy fell in love with the Gentle Art almost immediately – and that he will never...
Michael Bisping RNC’s “Jackass” Star Steve-O
May 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Steve-O (real name Stephen Gilchrist Glover) is a famous American entertainer, best-known for his performances and stunts in the reality comedy television series “Jackass“. So, it most...
Tom Hardy Responds To Opponent Who Beat Him In A BJJ Match
Apr 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy isn’t just “one of the celebrities” who train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Far from it, as he takes his training seriously and is a devout competitor – a very successful...
[Watch] Tom Hardy Submits Opponent With Triangle Choke
Apr 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy, world-famous actor, continues competing in BJJ tournaments – with great success! Just a week ago, he won the All Stars BJJ Europeans 2023 tournament gold medal in his division. Tom...
Actor Tom Hardy Wins Gold At “All Stars BJJ Europeans” Tournament
Mar 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
World-famous actor Tom Hardy seems to be a phenomenal BJJ blue belt competitor… For he won yet another gold medal yesterday! Hardy regularly competes at BJJ tournaments across the United...
Hollywood Actor Jake Gyllenhaal Steps On Scale At UFC 285 Weigh-Ins
Mar 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Just when you thought that the UFC 285 ceremonial weigh-ins couldn’t haven’t gotten better, you get proven wrong. After Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane faced off for the last time before their...
Nick Diaz Set To Make His Acting Debut Alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme
Jan 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nick Diaz is a man of many interests and talents… From triathlons and now to acting – as he will make his acting debut alongside none other than the Hollywood movie star Jean-Claude Van...
Alex O’Loughlin, “Hawaii Five-0” Star, Is A BJJ Black Belt
Dec 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Alex O’Loughlin, actor and star of the famous Hawaii Five-0 series, has recently been promoted to the rank of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt! The promotion took part at the ADCC 2022 Open and...
Gordon Ryan Explains That Rolling With “The Mountain” Is Great Proof For “Idiots” That BJJ Works Against Anyone
Dec 21, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan and Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, aka “The Mountain”, had a roll just a day before Ryan’s UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3 match. The roll was indeed a fun one and...
Jason David Frank, Former MMA Fighter & “Power Rangers” Star, Dies At 49
Nov 21, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Jason David Frank, American actor best known for his role as Tommy Oliver in the original Power Rangers, has passed away at age 49. Reports indicate that it was a suicide. Frank appeared in 123...
Gordon Ryan Rolls With Jason Mamoa: “He Made Me Promise I’d Never Respond To A Hater Online Again”
Nov 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Jason Mamoa, famous American actor – known for, among other things, his role in the “Game of Thrones” series – also seems to be a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fan… And student,...
Actor Mario Lopez Promoted To BJJ Purple Belt
Nov 14, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Mario Lopez, the famous actor who is best known for his role in the “Saved by the Bell” TV show (as A.C. Slater), has been promoted to a BJJ purple belt! Lopez shared the awesome news on...
Tom DeBlass: “Tom Hardy Is A Very Solid BJJ Blue Belt”
Nov 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy is a 4-stripe BJJ blue belt… But how good, really, are his Jiu-Jitsu skills? Well, Tom DeBlass – who’s been coaching the famous actor a couple of times, as well as...
Actor Chris Hemsworth’s Kids Train & Compete In BJJ
Oct 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been drastically rising in popularity over the last few months. And not just among the “everyday folk”; but also among celebrities. For example, famous actor Chris...
Tom Hardy Trains BJJ with Renzo & Rayron Gracie
Oct 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
As time passes, it seems that Tom Hardy is becoming more and more infatuated with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! The world-famous actor recently trained with none other than Renzo and Rayron Gracie. He posted...
Tom Hardy Set To Compete At Two More BJJ Events In December
Sep 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It seems that Tom Hardy, the world-famous actor, isn’t going to stop with competing in BJJ anytime soon. He competed for a total of three times in August and September, winning gold at each...
