Ryan Hall Explains Why Persistence Matters More Than Talent In Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC veteran and BJJ legend Ryan Hall believes the biggest factor in earning a black belt has nothing to do with natural talent or athletic ability. Speaking on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Hall argued...
Mikey Musumeci Says Too Many BJJ Black Belts Earn The Rank: “Anyone Could Get A Black Belt”
Jun 18, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci shared a controversial opinion about what he sees as a growing problem with BJJ’s belt system. Joined by Robert Drysdale and Hector Vasquez, Musumeci argued that the value of a...
Pedro Sauer Awards Max Holloway BJJ Black Belt After UFC 326
Mar 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC champion Max Holloway has received his BJJ black belt from legendary instructor Pedro Sauer, following his performance at UFC 326. Sauer, a black belt under Rickson Gracie, announced the...
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...
World’s Most Famous Uke, Placido Santos, Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Jan 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Placido Santos, BJJ world’s most famous uke, has been promoted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt! In a heartfelt Instagram post, Santos reflected on the people who carried him through the highs...
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...
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...
Megadeth Legend Dave Mustaine Earns BJJ Black Belt At 63 Years Old
Dec 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Dave Mustaine – the legendary frontman of Megadeth and one of the most influential figures in metal history – has now been promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! The 63-year-old received...
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....
Mackenzie Dern Shares Why Her Daughter Has To Earn A BJJ Black Belt
Nov 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu royalty runs deep in Mackenzie Dern’s family – and she believes the legacy will continue through her six-year-old daughter, Moa. The UFC star and multiple-time world champion...
Derek Moneyberg Puts Mikey Musumeci On Blast: “I Can’t Trust You”
Oct 19, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci’s reversal on Derek Moneyberg’s black belt promotion has left both Moneyberg and Jake Shields feeling betrayed. When Moneyberg was first promoted to black belt after just 3.5 years...
Tom DeBlass Reminds Middle-Aged Black Belts: “You Are Still A Black Belt”
Sep 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has always been known for his ability to blend tough love with heartfelt encouragement, and his recent message to his middle-aged black belts strikes that balance perfectly. In a sport...
Gordon Ryan Says Even He Doesn’t Meet His Own BJJ Black Belt Standard
Sep 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Despite being widely regarded as the best grappler on the planet, Gordon Ryan admitted that his personal expectations for a black belt are so extreme that he himself wouldn’t qualify. As he put it:...
Chael Sonnen Discusses If Khamzat Chimaev’s BJJ Black Belt Promotion Came Too Early
Aug 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Khamzat Chimaev left Chicago with more than just UFC gold – he also walked away with a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. After dominating Dricus Du Plessis for nearly five rounds at UFC 319, pinning...
Zoltan Bathory Shares Simple Way To Check If Someone’s A Legit BJJ Black Belt
Aug 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Five Finger Death Punch founder & guitarist, as well as longtime Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner Zoltan Bathory has weighed in on the growing debate surrounding black belt legitimacy –...
John Danaher Breaks Down Why Helena Crevar Was Promoted To Black Belt At Just 18
Jul 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
When Helena Crevar was awarded her black belt by legendary coach John Danaher at just 18 years old, it sent waves through the Jiu-Jitsu world. According to the official IBJJF rules, you must be at...
Helena Crevar Promoted To BJJ Black Belt By John Danaher
Jun 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Teenage grappling standout Helena Crevar has just been downloaded to BJJ black belt – by none other than John Danaher! She shared the awesome news via social media: Today is one of the most special...
Sarah Galvao Promoted To BJJ Black Belt After Stunning Performance At IBJJF Worlds 2025
Jun 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Sarah Galvao finished an intense run at the 2025 IBJJF World Championship with earning her black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! The moment was made even more special as the belt was tied around her...
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...
