Mica Galvao Defends Traditional Jiu-Jitsu: “I Feel Responsible To Not Let Tradition Die”
Feb 24, 2023BJJEE
As the popularity of no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grows, many feel like traditional Jiu-Jitsu – the one fought in the gi – is slowly decaying away… And so does Mica Galvao. The young...
Michael Bisping Doesn’t Like Being Asked About His Cauliflower Ears: “Fu*k Off”
Feb 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Cauliflower ears are considered as battle scars by many MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes… And most “wear” them with pride. However, for some – such as Michael Bisping...
Hollywood Actress Kristen Bell Trains Jiu-Jitsu: “I Could Break Your Arm”
Feb 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Kristen Bell Instagram Kristen Bell, Hollywood actress known for her roles in the likes of “Frozen” and “The Good Place”, has joined the ranks of celebrities...
Tom DeBlass To Start A BJJ Anti-Bullying Initiative
Feb 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass, one of the most recognizable Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches in the world and a veteran BJJ competitor himself, has recently announced that he’s starting a Jiu-Jitsu anti-bullying...
Andre Galvao Documentary Announced: “I Am Excited To Share My Personal Story”
Feb 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Andre Galvao is a true Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend – not many athletes have managed to achieve what he’s achieved during the course of their careers. Namely, Galvao has been at the top of...
Danielle Kelly On Fighting In MMA: “Grappling Just Makes Sense Right Now”
Feb 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Danielle Kelly, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstar, had previously shown interest in making a move to mixed martial arts (MMA). However, in a recent interview with the South China Morning Post, Kelly...
Dillon Danis Gets Tricked Into Promoting A Fake NFT Project
Feb 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Dillon Danis once again made the “headlines” – this time for something not many people expected to happen. Namely, Danis has allegedly been tricked into promoting a fake NFT...
Danielle Kelly: “At Least People Take Jiu-Jitsu Seriously Now”
Feb 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
ONE Fight Night 6 was an exciting one for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fans all around the world, considering it was the night when Mikey Musumeci faced Gantumur Bayanduuren. And, even though Musumeci won by...
Giancarlo Bodoni Shares What It’s Like To Train Under John Danaher
Feb 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
A lot of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes would, if they had an opportunity present itself, like to train under John Danaher. However, what is it actually like to train under one of the best coaches of...
Jocko Thinks Survival Skills, Basic Trauma Medicine, & BJJ Should Be Taught in School
Jan 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Jocko Willink is not just a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and academy owner. He’s also a well-known retired United States Navy officer who served in the Navy SEALs – and a former member of...
Gordon Ryan: „I Don’t Really Have Any Rivals“
Jan 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Reaching the top is hard enough, but staying there… Could be even more difficult. However, at least for the time being, that doesn’t seem to be a problem for Gordon Ryan. Arguably the...
Mikey Musumeci: “I Am My Authentic Self When I Go Out There – I Am A Nerd”
Jan 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci is one of the most successful submission grappling athletes in the world right now… And he’s eager to continue his winning streak in as dominant of a fashion as he’s...
The Difference Between ‘Regular’ & Dagestani Grappling: “If You’re On Your Back, You’re Losing”
Jan 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Have you ever wondered, what it would be like to grapple with athletes from Dagestan? If you have the chance to experience that, you should definitely go for it – because there’s nothing...
How To Know If Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Is The Right Sport For You
Jan 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you just started training BJJ – or, perhaps you’ve been training it for quite some time already – but you’re sort of having second thoughts on whether or not this is truly the...
Marcelo Garcia Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer: “The Biggest Fight Of My Life”
Jan 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Garcia, an IBJJF and ADCC Hall Of Famer – and one of the most liked people in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. Garcia shared news about...
Draculino: “BJJ Was Almost Marginalized – People Used To Think That We Were Thugs”
Jan 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhães is a sixth-degree black belt under the legendary founder of Gracie Barra, Carlos Gracie Jr., and also a coach of many world champions. He has seen a lot...
Elaine Wynn, The Popular “Jiu-Jitsu Grandma”, Promoted To BJJ Purple Belt
Jan 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: TheHighlyRecommended & Elaine Wynn Instagram Elaine Wynn, also known as the “Jiu-Jitsu Grandma“, is 74 years old and has been training BJJ for a long time… And...
[Watch] John Danaher Training With The Legendary Boris
Jan 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you know the legend of Boris… One of John Danaher‘s first black belts? Not much is known about Boris, except from the fact that he trained with Danaher for some time and that he was...
How Much Money Will There Be In BJJ In 10-15 Years? Gordon Ryan Shares His Opinion
Jan 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing at a rapid rate among hobbyist athletes, and it seems that it will continue growing at that rate for some time… But the question is: how big will it grow when it...
Paulo Miyao: “The Most Important Thing Is To Learn To Live Every Day”
Jan 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Paulo Miyao is one of the best BJJ light featherweight competitors of all time… Who even won a gold medal in the open weight division of the IBJJF World Championships back in 2013, when he was...
Craig Jones Shares The Rules Of Training At B-Team – And It’s Hilarious
Jan 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: B-Team YouTube channel Want to visit the B-Team and train with them… Even though you’re a hobbyist? You can! Craig Jones says that there’s no need to contact him nor...
Samoa Joe, Famous Professional Wrestler, Trains Judo & BJJ
Jan 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that Samoa Joe, the famous American professional wrestler, also has an extensive Judo background… And that he trains BJJ as well? That’s right. Samoa trained Judo as a kid...
Zoltan Bathory: “I Hired BJJ Black Belts For Band Security So I Could Train On The Road”
Jan 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
How dedicated are you really to training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Especially when things like work get in the way of everyday training? Well, Zoltan Bathory – founder and rhythm guitarist of...
Josh Hinger: “Belt Ranks, Degrees, And Competition Wins Don’t Accurately Measure BJJ Success”
Jan 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Josh Hinger is one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes today… And he has recently received yet another acknowledgement for his successes – a promotion to the rank of a 3rd degree...
