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...
BJJ Black Belt Arrested After Breaking A Man’s Skull In A Street Fight
Mar 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nenad Shuput, a co-owner of a Jiu-Jitsu gym and a BJJ black belt, recently found himself in handcuffs – following his alleged involvement in a roadside brawl. According to KJJZ, Utah Highway...
Navy SEAL & BJJ Black Belt: “You Become A Target Just By The Way You Walk”
Mar 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes with many benefits, including learning how to defend yourself properly. However, proper self-defense doesn’t start when things already go haywire; rather, it...
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...
