(WATCH) BJJ Instructor Demotes Student From Brown To Blue Belt
Apr 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A BJJ instructor has sparked widespread discussion after publicly demoting one of his students. Andre Seabra, who runs Instituto Fazendo a Diferença no Jiu-Jitsu, shared a video showing the moment...
Fabio Gurgel Shares A Huge Mistake Unsuccessful BJJ Gym Owners Make
Feb 23, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Keeping a BJJ gym running – and keeping it profitable – is no easy task. Which is why BJJ gym owners should try to learn from the mistakes made by others, as well as from the advice of those more...
Vinicius Draculino: “A Lot Of People Think That They Know The Basics, But They Really Don’t”
Feb 12, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhães is a part of the “golden generation” of BJJ – and the first person to open a Gracie Barra academy outside of Rio de Janeiro. Today, he is...
Kit Dale: “Not Listening To Coaches Was One Of The Best Things I Ever Did”
Jan 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
There is plenty of advice you’ll receive on your BJJ journey when it comes to becoming the best you can be on the mats… But we bet that you did not hear the following advice – the...
Dating Expert Warns Of “Epidemic” Of Women Cheating With Jiu-Jitsu Instructors
Nov 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A dating expert has ignited debate in the BJJ world after claiming that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies are experiencing an “epidemic” of women getting involved with their instructors. The...
BJJ Instructor From Rio Arrested For Brutal Domestic Assault
Oct 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A Rio de Janeiro BJJ instructor has been arrested and charged with domestic violence – after allegedly assaulting his partner in a brutal attack that left her with severe injuries, including a...
John Danaher Names The BJJ Coaches He Considers Among The Greatest
Sep 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is widely recognized as one of the best minds in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – but when asked who he would place in that same category, he gave a thoughtful answer that highlighted some of the...
Matt Serra Explains Why He Regularly Kicks Students Out Of His Gym
Aug 17, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC Hall of Famer and former welterweight champion Matt Serra is known for his toughness inside the cage, but that same no-nonsense attitude also extends to how he runs his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
Nicky Ryan Considering A Full-Time Coaching Career: “If I Retear This ACL…”
May 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
At just 23 years old, Nicky Ryan has already experienced a career’s worth of highs, setbacks, and surgeries. And now, the B-Team standout is facing a potential crossroads in his grappling journey...
Joe Rogan Says That “Small Instructors” Make The Best BJJ Coaches – Here Is Why
May 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re serious about learning effective Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Joe Rogan has a simple piece of advice: find a smaller instructor. Speaking recently on his podcast, the UFC commentator explained...
BJJ Coach Arrested In Brazil For Se*ual Harassment & Threats Towards Underage Students
Mar 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Junior Pionga – a 31-year-old Jiu-Jitsu instructor – was arrested last Tuesday in Novo Airão, Amazona… Due to allegations about luring, threatening, and stalking his teenage students....
Ralph Gracie Used To Physically Discipline Students Who Missed Training Sessions
Mar 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Ralph Gracie’s reputation for running an intense and disciplined martial arts academy has been reinforced by former student Alan “Gumby” Marques. Marques recalled a particularly extreme...
