Alex Pereira Promoted To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Apr 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Alex Pereira has been promoted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt by his coaches… Immediately after his spectacular knockout victory in the main event of UFC 300! The news were confirmed by...
Caio Terra’s Precious Advice For Those Worried About Getting Promoted
Apr 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Sure, we get it. You want to be promoted to the next belt level – heck, you might even feel that you’re ready for it. But the promotion isn’t coming and you’re kind of...
The Simple Problem With Belt Tests in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Belt tests in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu straddle a delicate balance between tradition, discipline, and practicality. While not as common as in some other martial arts, they do occur and serve a purpose in...
UFC’s Jack Della Maddalena & Nathaniel Wood Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Mar 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
UFC welterweight contender Jack Della Maddalena and featherweight contender Nathaniel Wood have been promoted to the rank of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts! Both fighters have been promoted by coach...
Why Do Some Become BJJ Black Belts In 10-15 Years… And Some In Just 4-5?
Mar 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Most Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students who become black belts will achieve that in 10-15 years of training… But there are some exceptions to that “rule”; people who get promoted to the...
7 Tips For Getting Your BJJ Purple Belt Promotion
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Going from blue to the purple belt is not an easy task. Sure, you could’ve received your blue belt just on the basis of consistency, but if your purple belt is going to be worth anything…...
Fabio Gurgel: “Promoting A Student To Blue Belt Is One Of The Coolest Feelings A Coach Can Experience”
Mar 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Receiving your blue belt is one of the most important steps on your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey. For, it shows that you’ve managed to push through those initial obstacles and doubts… And...
How Can You Know For Sure If You Deserve Your BJJ Belt Promotion?
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You’ve had your belt promotion recently – congratulations! But, don’t tell us… Doubts are creeping in, aren’t they? You’re questioning yourself: „Ok, but did I...
Legendary Ricardo Libório To Be Promoted To BJJ Coral Belt
Mar 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ricardo Libório, one of Carlson Gracie’s top students, will be receiving a coral belt in Jiu-Jitsu next Sunday (March 17th) – at a special event held at AABB da Lagoa main hall, the...
How Did Caio Terra Receive His BJJ Black Belt In Just 3 Years Of Training?
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
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?...
Mikey Musumeci Promoted To 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt By Cobrinha
Feb 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
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...
Catch Wrestler Chris Crossan Criticizes BJJ Belt System As A Money Grab
Feb 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Chris Crossan, a respected figure in both catch wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has openly criticized the BJJ belt ranking system – labeling it a “money grab”. Specifically,...
UFC Veteran Jared Gordon Gets Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Feb 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
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...
MMA Legend Gilbert Yvel Gets Promoted From BJJ Purple Belt To Black Belt
Jan 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Dutch MMA legend, Gilbert Yvel, has recently been promoted to the rank of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt! His coaches, Remco Pardoel and Marcelo Andreoli, promoted him a few weeks ago from the...
Lex Fridman Reveals Which BJJ Belt Was The Most Difficult One To Earn
Jan 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What do you think was the most difficult BJJ belt to earn for Lex Fridman? No, it wasn’t the black belt. Here’s what Fridman had to say about earning the black belt in a conversation with...
Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Jan 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Maynard James Keenan – an American progressive metal singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, winemaker, and actor best known as the vocalist for Grammy Award-winning American progressive...
Ben Kunzle, Paralyzed BJJ Athlete, Promoted To Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Jan 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ben Kunzle, a paralyzed Jiu-Jitsu athlete, has been promoted to the rank of black belt by his coach Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu! This achievement marks a significant milestone in Kunzle’s life,...
Charles do Bronx Promoted To Black Belt In Another Martial Art: “Today Was A Very Special Day”
Dec 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Charles do Bronx, the former UFC lightweight champion, has added a new stepping stone to his successful career… Already a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, do Bronx has now been awarded a...
Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu Promoted To 5th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Dec 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu, a well-known BJJ competitor and the founder of “Fight Sports”, has recently achieved a significant milestone… As he has been promoted to 5th...
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...
Brazilian Supermodel Gisele Bündchen Promoted To BJJ Purple Belt
Dec 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gisele Bündchen, Brazilian supermodel, has been training Jiu-Jitsu since the end of 2021. And she has now been promoted to the rank of a BJJ purple belt! The promotion took place at the Valente...
Eddie Bravo Gets Promoted To 4th Degree BJJ Black Belt
Oct 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Eddie Bravo, the brain behind 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, has been promoted to 4th degree BJJ black belt! The promotion took place by none other than his seasoned mentor and BJJ legend, Jean Jacques...
Ryron Gracie Talks Belt Promotions: “There Are Two Types Of People”
Sep 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What are your thoughts about getting promoted to the next belt level? Are you super excited about it and can’t wait to get to that next color… Or are you focused on training more than...
Ffion Davies Promotes Her First BJJ Black Belt – Rosa Walsh
Sep 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ffion Davies has just promoted her first BJJ black belt! Rosa Walsh, top Irish athlete, was promoted to the black belt rank. Davies shared the awesome news via social media: A huge honour to promote...
