Tom DeBlass Defends Tom Hardy’s Brown Belt Promotion: “He Never Turns Down A Roll”
Feb 05, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass didn’t mince words when responding to criticism surrounding Tom Hardy’s recent promotion to brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After some people online speculated whether the...
Hollywood Star Tom Hardy Promoted To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt
Feb 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood actor Tom Hardy has reached another major milestone on the mats, earning his brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after years of consistent training! Hardy’s journey in the sport began back...
MMA Pioneer Caol Uno Promoted To BJJ Black Belt At 50 Years Old
Jan 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Japanese MMA pioneer Caol Uno has been promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 50! While the promotion may come later in life, Uno has been operating at an elite grappling level...
Michelle Estrada Makes History As First Woman Promoted To Black Belt By JT Torres
Dec 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Michelle Estrada has just become the first woman to earn a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under two-time ADCC champion JT Torres. At the IBJJF No Gi World Championship 2025, Estrada captured gold in...
Comedian Russell Peters Promoted To BJJ Purple Belt By Jean Jacques Machado
Dec 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Popular Canadian comedian Russell Peters has reached a major milestone in his BJJ journey, earning his purple belt under longtime coach and close friend Jean Jacques Machado! The promotion marks more...
MMA Legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Dec 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has reached a major milestone in his martial arts journey after being promoted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt by Allan Goes – a seventh-degree...
Michael Pixley Promoted To BJJ Black Belt After Dominant No Gi Worlds Win
Dec 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Michael Pixley has been promoted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt after winning gold in the brown belt super-heavyweight division at the IBJJF No Gi World Championship 2025. The promotion came...
BJJ Legend Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhães Promoted To Coral Belt
Dec 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhães has achieved one of BJJ’s most prestigious milestones: promotion to coral belt. The honor recognizes more than three decades spent at black belt –...
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....
Marcelo Mello Was Demoted From BJJ Black Belt To Brown Belt – After Investigating Carlson Gracie’s Girlfriend’s Infidelity
Apr 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Mello never imagined that doing a favor for his mentor would lead to one of the most painful moments of his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu career. A black belt under the legendary Carlson Gracie, Mello...
Chris Haueter Talks Creating The BJJ Gauntlet: “I Wish I’d Have Never Started That”
Apr 17, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Chris Haueter, one of the original American pioneers of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a sixth-degree black belt, recently sat down for a deep and honest conversation on the Partizan Grappling podcast....
Jean Jacques Machado Promoted To 8th Degree BJJ Coral Belt By Rickson Gracie
Apr 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jean Jacques Machado, one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most respected legends, has just been promoted to 8th degree coral belt! The promotion was awarded by Rickson Gracie, himself a living legend and...
Martins Licis – World’s Strongest Man – Promoted To BJJ Blue Belt
Mar 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Martins Licis, a former World’s Strongest Man champion, has officially earned his blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Licis claimed the World’s Strongest Man title in 2019 and later won the...
Jozef Chen Promoted To BJJ Black Belt At B-Team Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jozef Chen has just been promoted to BJJ black belt at B-Team Jiu-Jitsu! Only 20 years old, Chen is a remarkably young competitor – but he has also only been training for a little over five years....
BJJ Pioneer Luiz Carlos Manimal Promoted To Coral Belt
Feb 16, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Luiz Carlos Manimal, one of the earliest adopters and pioneers of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has reached a remarkable milestone in his career – his promotion to coral belt. Manimal’s journey in...
Tom DeBlass Shares Thoughts On The Gauntlet: “Most Idiotic Sh*t Ever”
Feb 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The gauntlet, a long-debated ritual in the BJJ community, involves newly promoted students walking between two lines of practitioners who strike them with their belts. The practice is believed to...
Rickson Gracie Shares Which Belt Promotion Is Toughest To Get In BJJ
Jan 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie, one of the most legendary BJJ practitioners, has shared his thoughts on which belt promotion is toughest to get in BJJ… And it may surprise some people. That is because Gracie...
Helio Gracie Black Belt Refused To Let Smokers Be Promoted To BJJ Black Belt Rank
Jan 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a discussion on ConnectCast, BJJ legend Francisco Mansor revealed his uncompromising stance on the role of martial arts instructors… Particularly his belief that smoking is unacceptable for...
Greg Souders, Eco Approach To Training BJJ Advocate, Talks Belt Promotion Obsession: “We Are Adults…”
Jan 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ black belt and eco approach to training BJJ advocate Greg Souders has offered a controversial perspective on the role of belt promotion in the modern world. In a discussion on The Mayn Idea...
MMA Referee Mike Beltran Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Dec 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran MMA referee Mike Beltran has reached an impressive milestone in his martial arts journey… Announcing that he has earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt! He was promoted by Professor...
Dr Mike Isratael, Prominent Fitness YouTuber, Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Dec 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Dr. Mike Israetel, widely respected for his contributions to exercise science and sports medicine, has reached a significant milestone in his martial arts journey… By earning his black belt in...
Chris Haueter Proposes Revolutionary Simplification Of The BJJ Belt System
Dec 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Chris Haueter, one of the original “Dirty Dozen” non-Brazilian BJJ black belts, recently proposed a revolutionary simplification of the BJJ belt system. Inspired by traditional Japanese martial...
Elite Wrestler Pat Downey Promoted To First Stripe BJJ White Belt
Oct 03, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Elite wrestler Pat Downey has taken a significant step in his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey… By receiving the first stripe on his white belt – from third-degree black belt Monroe Hall. As an...
