Olympic Boxing Medalist Tony Jeffries Says Parents Should Make Their Kids Train Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 12, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Olympic boxing bronze medalist Tony Jeffries recently shared his thoughts on parenting, martial arts, and why he believes Jiu-Jitsu can play a major role in a child’s development. Jeffries...
Mikey Musumeci Criticizes Instructors That Tell Children To Quit School To Pursue BJJ
Jun 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci recently spoke out against the idea that young athletes must abandon their education in order to become elite Jiu-Jitsu competitors. During an episode of the Overdogs BJJ podcast,...
Schools In China Are Now Making Jiu-Jitsu A Mandatory Subject: “All The Way From Kindergarten”
May 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
At several schools across Shanghai and Suzhou, students are no longer choosing whether or not they want to train martial arts – they are required to. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo have officially...
Coach Calls Out Parents At Kids Events: “You Suck At Jiu-Jitsu!”
Dec 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jesse Zimmerman didn’t set out to start a controversy, but a short video he shared after coaching at youth tournaments struck a nerve across the Jiu-Jitsu community. Zimmerman says the problem...
Greg Souders’ Advice How To Coach BJJ Kids Classes: “They’re There To Play”
Oct 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In an era where youth sports often push early high-stakes competition, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach Greg Souders wants to redefine what it means to develop young athletes. His philosophy prioritizes...
YouTuber Pokes Fun At 4-Year-Olds Training Jiu-Jitsu: “They’re Just Rolling On The Ground”
May 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Is putting four-year-olds into martial arts training just good parenting — or a bit of a stretch? YouTuber & podcast host Adam22 stirred up the debate during a recent episode of No Jumper,...
JT Torres On Kids Training Jiu-Jitsu: “It’s Crazy To See”
Jul 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
JT Torres is one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes to have ever walked the face of the Earth… But he’s not just a great competitor – he’s also a fantastic coach and...
[WATCH] Parent Attacks BJJ Referee During Tournament
Oct 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Parents are often times very passionate about their children’s activities, including sports. And yes, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Where, sometimes, they tend to go over the board....
Jeremy, 6-Year-Old BJJ Student, Is Fighting For His Life After Vicious Attack
Sep 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Team Rabadi Georgetown team has shared tragic news a couple days back… When one of their kids students, Jeremy – a 6-year-old BJJ grey/white belt – was attacked and left with...
Rafael Lovato Jr.: “Best Education Is The Martial Arts Education”
Sep 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rafael Lovato Jr. believes that there is nothing that can surpass the education a child receives in martial arts. He shared why that’s the case in a recent interview with Guardian Gym: I...
Popular Podcaster Patrick Bet David: “My Boys Do BJJ 3-4 Times A Week”
Sep 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Patrick Bet David is known for his YouTube channel “Valuetainment” – where he publishes educational and motivational content alike. He is also a known podcaster, motivational...
Andre Galvao: “It’s Important To Guide Our Children Into Sports”
Aug 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you plan on getting your children (whether or not you already have or want to have them) into sports? Yeah, chances are you do, given that you train Jiu-Jitsu. And you’d probably be looking...
ADCC Kids World Championship In The Making? Mo Jassim Reveals
Jul 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Mo Jassim, ADCC head organizer, has intentions of organizing an ADCC World Championship in 2024 – for kids! The idea to organize the tournament came to Jassim after he was told about the...
IBJJF Introduces Kids Ranking System
Apr 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image credits: IBJJF Yup, you’ve read that right – IBJJF has introduced a kids ranking system! All kids’ rankings will be visible on the official IBJJF website. But how will it...
Nicky Ryan Shares A Funny Story Of Getting Introduced To Jiu-Jitsu – In Daycare
Apr 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
How was Nicky Ryan introduced to Jiu-Jitsu? Well, the story might surprise you – because he had his first “rolls” in a daycare center! Yup, that’s right. Both Nicky and his...
Josh Hinger: “Kids & Teens Shouldn’t Cut Weight For BJJ Competitions”
Mar 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Professional BJJ competitors often have to cut weight in order to make their fights happen… But what’s the case with kids and teenagers who do the same? Should they be cutting weight? Or...
United Kingdom: BJJ Can Now Be Offered As Part Of School Curriculum
Mar 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
After Slovakia recently introduced MMA as a physical education (PE) option in schools, it seems that the United Kingdom is following a similar path – but with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Namely, BJJ...
[Watch] 8-Year-Old Boy Submits Opponent With Perfect Kimura at UFC Fight Pass MMA League
Feb 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that there is a UK-based mixed martial arts promotion, called MMA League, which features kids’ MMA matches? Yup, that’s right. And one of those matches has recently gone...
Jocko Willink Explains How To Encourage Kids To Start BJJ: “Make It Fun”
Feb 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You’d like your kid(s) to start training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Awesome! However, it’s not as easy as just “throwing them onto the mats”. Jocko Willink knows this well, as...
Danielle Kelly: “I Teach The Kids’ Classes… I Was A Shy Kid”
Dec 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Danielle Kelly isn’t just a superb competitor and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion, but she’s also aspiring to become one of the best BJJ coaches out there. As a matter of fact, it seems that...
BJJ Kids Protect Their Deaf Teammate From Bullying (Peru)
Nov 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is so much more than “just” a martial art… It’s a way of life that builds character – especially for the young ones. One such, bright example, comes...
Khabib On Raising His Kids: “Their Father Is Rich, But My Father Was Very Poor”
Nov 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s tough to raise kids – even for those who are extremely successful in other areas of their lives. Even for someone like Khabib Nurmagomedov. In an interview for the Wahed Podcast, he...
Ukrainian Nuclear Bunker Hosts A Martial Arts Tournament For Children
Oct 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: France 24 The town of Kryvyi Rih, located in the south of Ukraine, is trying to bring a sense of normality for children amid the ongoing war. Namely, they have organized a martial arts...
Opinion: Every Kid Deserves Access To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
When you’re a kid, there’s not a whole lot that you have under your control. Everyone around you is making decisions on your behalf and, for the most part, you’re growing up in an...
