Jon Jones On Getting Promoted To BJJ Black Belt: “I Need To Spend An Amount Of Time In The Gi”
May 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Despite being one of the most dominant champions in UFC history, Jon Jones remains humble about his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey. The two-division UFC titleholder recently spoke about his current...
Brandon McCaghren Promoted To BJJ Black Belt (In The Gi)
May 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Brandon McCaghren, one of professional grappling’s most recognizable voices, has just earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt — this time under legendary instructor Carlos Machado. The...
UFC Commentator Laura Sanko Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Apr 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC color-commentator Laura Sanko has officially earned her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt – a milestone nearly two decades in the making. The former MMA fighter took to Instagram to share the...
John Donehue Calls Out ‘Easy’ BJJ Black Belt Promotions: “You Don’t Just Get It Because You Showed Up”
Apr 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Donehue, one of Australia’s earliest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts and a foundational figure in the country’s MMA scene, recently shared his take on the evolution of martial arts...
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...
Islam Makhachev Criticizes BJJ Black Belt Promotions: “You Have To Compete”
Jan 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Islam Makhachev has once again voiced his opinion on the standards for earning a BJJ black belt in MMA – questioning the legitimacy of promotions for certain fighters. In his view, the current...
Craig Jones On Mat Time-Based BJJ Black Belt Promotions: “The Cloth Validation…”
Dec 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Time-based belt promotions are always a point of discussion among BJJ practitioners worldwide. Should someone be promoted to the next belt level simply because they have been training for an x amount...
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...
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...
Chael Sonnen Admits He Lied About Being A BJJ Black Belt
Nov 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen recently admitted to fabricating claims about being a BJJ black belt early in his career. With a professional debut dating back to 1997, Sonnen came up during a time when the sport of...
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...
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,...
Caio Terra Reveals What He Did To Be Able To Earn a BJJ Black Belt in 3 Years of Training
Jun 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Caio Terra is one of the best roosterweight Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in the world. He is a 12x BJJ black belt world champion who has earned his black belt in… Wait for it… Three...
Haisam Rida Talks ‘UFC Black Belts’: “I Don’t Really Know, You Know?”
May 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s true that some UFC athletes have been promoted to the rank of a BJJ black belt level without having competed in Jiu-Jitsu… Such as Alex Pereira. And, well, the public’s opinion...
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...
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...
John Danaher: “No One Cares If You Got A Black Belt”
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What does it take to earn a black belt Brazilian in Jiu-Jitsu? Well, it takes a lot of effort, focus, and a lot of overcoming of failure… But, the truth is, that you’ll probably get your...
Do You Have To Compete To Be A Legit BJJ Black Belt?
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re not much of a competitor, are you? You sure like training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and you enjoy hitting the mats as often as possible… But the matter of the fact is – you...
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...
The Real Reason Why Belt Rank Doesn’t Matter In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah, you’ve probably heard others say it time and time again… That belt rank doesn’t matter in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And yet, no matter how many times they say it, you still...
