Tim Kennedy Promoted To 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt
Oct 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Tim Kennedy is a Strikeforce and UFC veteran, as well as a Green Beret and Special Forces Ranger. He’s also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, who’s recently been promoted to his 3rd...
UFC Champion Leon Edwards Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Sep 16, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Leon Edwards has had a tremendous couple of weeks! After beating Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title at UFC 278, Edwards has now been promoted to the rank of black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu....
6X World BJJ Champion Accused of Raping an 18-Year Old BJJ Student
Aug 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Joel Gingery, a 6x Masters IBJJF World Champion and a University of Florida nurse anesthetist, has been accused of raping a woman at a hospital in Volusia County, while he being on duty. As per the...
BJJ Black Belt Takes Down Suspect Wanted for Attacks on NYC Sidewalks
Aug 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It was just a normal day for Ro Malabanan, a New York City resident who was heading to work on Wednesday. But then, he saw a man sucker-punch a construction worker, in a supposed random act of...
Is It Possible For You To Become A BJJ Black Belt?
Jun 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone who starts training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has one dream in common… To become a BJJ black belt. But even though all would like to earn it, can everyone actually do it? More importantly, can...
Elder Cruz Gets Promoted to BJJ Black Belt by Lucas Leite
Jun 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Elder Cruz is one of the most successful athletes to have come from the Checkmat team in the recent years. This year, 2022, has been an amazing as well… And now it became even better, as he was...
Than Le Promoted To BJJ Black Belt By Ryan Hall
Jun 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Than Le is primarily known for his meticulous and relentless striking ability, which he used to become a ONE FC Featherweight champion. However, he’s also a skilled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete,...
How To Train in a BJJ Academy with Multiple Black Belt Instructors?
May 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a lower-ranked belt, then your first thought of training in a BJJ academy that has multiple black belt instructors is, probably: “Wow, that’s awesome! I have to train...
Jocko Willink Shares Black Belt Mindset: “I’ll Keep Training, I’ll Keep Trying To Learn”
May 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Jocko Willink is one of those people who have been (and continue to be) an inspiration to many men who’re just starting out in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Through his experience, charisma...
What Does It Take To Earn A BJJ Black Belt?
Apr 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Almost everyone who starts training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu wants to get their black belt. However, “getting it” actually isn’t the proper expression… As you don’t get your...
What Are You Supposed To Do After Receiving Your BJJ Black Belt?
Apr 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s quite easy to set big goals as you climb through the ranks of colored belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It’s simple to do, actually; for, one of your biggest objectives will always be...
Draculino: “Lots Of People Think They Know The Basics, But They Really Don’t”
Mar 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhães is a 6th degree BJJ black belt under the legendary Carlos Gracie Jr., and the first person to open a Gracie Barra academy outside of Rio de Janeiro. He is...
Should You Be Able to Earn a BJJ Black Belt Without Wearing a Gi?
Jan 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There’s not a lot of things that get BJJ students as fired up as “belts”. That is, the color of the belts they wear, as well as the progress towards their next promotion. And, while...
BJJ Black Belt vs. White Belt – Learn From These White Belt Mistakes
Jan 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Does a white belt stand any chance against a black belt in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match? Hardly so, unless the black belt is severely injured and/or has both of his legs and arms tied up. However,...
Felipe Costa: “Even Without A Gold Medal Around My Neck, I Behaved Like A Champion”
Nov 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Costa is a BJJ black belt under Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros, who won world titles across IBJJF, UAEJJF, and CBJJO federations. However, it’s taken him quite a while to reach...
Roger Gracie on Why You Need To Be Good at Just a Few Jiu-Jitsu Moves
Oct 05, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
More techniques = more Jiu Jitsu success, right? Well, legendary Roger Gracie doesn’t think so. In his eyes, becoming a great jiujiteiro means becoming very good in a handful of techniques by...
Olympic Silver Medalist Judoka Discusses Vladimir Putin’s Black Belt in Judo
Sep 25, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most recent guests on the popular Lex Fridman Podcast was Travis Stevens. As an Olympic silver medalist judoka and a BJJ black belt under John Danaher, Stevens had a lot to say about...
Renzo Gracie: There’s No ‘Right’ Or ‘Wrong’ Side To Wear Your Stripes
Aug 31, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Which side should you wear your stripes on? And which side should the red side of your black belt be, when you tie the belt? Renzo Gracie has a simple answer: it doesn’t matter as much as being...
UFC’s Erin Blanchfield Earns BJJ Black Belt From Karel “Silver Fox” Pravec
Jul 29, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Erin Blanchfield is an UFC fighter and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, who was just 18 years old – and a purple belt (!) – when she won the EBI 12 championship title! So it’s no...
The Story of Rafiel Torre – A Fake BJJ Black Belt and Murderer
Jul 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Back in the 1990s and early 2000s, mixed martial arts (MMA) was still a sport almost no one knew about. It was a perfect period for someone like Rafiel Torre. He began bragging in the MMA community...
The Bitter Truth: You’ll Never Become A BJJ Black Belt
Jun 22, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Want to become a BJJ black belt? Fair enough – but almost every Jiu-Jitsu athlete wants to become one. Therefore, the question shouldn’t be if you want to be a black belt, but it should be:...
Marvel’s Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg) is a BJJ Black Belt
Jun 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
It’s no secret that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been becoming increasingly popular lately. For instance, a lot of well-known actors have started training it, and some of them are climbing through...
The Most Important Things You’ll Learn As A BJJ Black Belt
Jun 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The time you spend on the mats will, one day, culminate with a black belt. Of course, your mind is set to continue training after you become a black belt… But, what do you think are the most...
Here’s What Your BJJ Game Will Look Like At Each Belt Level
May 11, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Your overarching goal in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu should always be to become better; to progress as much as you can, while enjoying your path with the experiences and friends you make along the way. So,...
