Should You Be Able to Earn a BJJ Black Belt Without Wearing a Gi?
Nov 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Few topics in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu spark as much debate as belt promotions. The journey from white to black belt is a defining aspect of every Jiujiteiro’s experience, symbolizing years of...
Andre Galvao Criticises Early Belt Promotions In BJJ: “There Is No Credibility”
Nov 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Promotions to the next belt are an integral part of every BJJ practitioner’s journey. However, Andre Galvao believes that promotions can do more harm than good – when they are given out...
[WATCH] Jocko Willink Promotes His Daughter To BJJ Purple Belt
Nov 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Jocko Willink – renowned Navy SEAL, leadership expert, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt – recently promoted his daughter, Rana Willink, to purple belt. Jocko addressed what he jokingly referred...
Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa Promoted To 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Nov 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa has achieved a significant milestone in his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey… By earning his third-degree black belt! The promotion was awarded by ATOS founder and...
Romulo Barral Promoted To 5th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Oct 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Romulo Barral has just been promoted to the rank of a 5th degree black belt! The promotion came from none other than Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhaes, the same...
Jacob Rodriguez Promoted To BJJ Brown Belt By His Brother Nicky Rodriguez
Oct 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Jacob Rodriguez has just earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, awarded by his older brother Nicky Rodriguez. The promotion comes on the heels of Jacob’s best career performance to date, after...
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida Promoted To 4th Degree BJJ Black Belt
Sep 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida has been promoted to 4th degree BJJ black belt – by his legendary coach, Leo Vieira! Buchecha, widely regarded as one of the greatest competitors in...
ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong Promoted To BJJ Black Belt By Renzo Gracie
Sep 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Chatri Sityodtong, founder and CEO of ONE Championship, has been promoted to the rank of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt… By none other than Renzo Gracie! The surprise promotion took place...
Legendary Leo Castello Branco Promoted To BJJ Coral Belt
Jul 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ legend Leo Castello Branco has reached yet another monumental milestone in his illustrious Jiu-Jitsu career… By being awarded the coral belt! Branco had spent 31 years as a black belt...
Mica Galvao Promoted To 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt
Jul 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mica Galvao has just reached another milestone in his already illustrious career – by receiving the first degree on his black belt! This promotion comes from his father and lifelong coach,...
[WATCH] Conor McGregor’s Son Receives First Stripe On His BJJ Belt
Jun 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that Conor McGregor’s son, Conor Jr., has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for some time now? Yes, that’s right… And the youngster has just received the first stripe...
Kron Gracie Talks Promoting Students To Next Level: “The Belt Cannot Be Treated As A Sandwich”
May 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
How does your coach approach promoting students to the next belt level? Do you think he takes it too lightly? Or is he too strict when it comes to promotions? Well, Kron Gracie appears to be more on...
Flavio Almeida Promoted To 6th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
May 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Flavio Almeida, a prominent competitor and coach at Gracie Barra, has been promoted to a 6th-degree BJJ black belt by Carlos Gracie Jr.! Almeida shared the news via social media: View this...
Gianni Grippo Promoted To Luta Livre Black Belt
Apr 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Top American BJJ competitor Gianni Grippo recently achieved a significant milestone in his martial arts journey… By being promoted to black belt in Luta Livre! The promotion came from his...
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Apr 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Long overdue? Perhaps… But UFC and ONE Championship legend Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has just taken yet another step in his martial arts journey – as he has been...
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...
