Researcher Finds Translator Erased References To The Gracie Family From Book On Mitsuyo Maeda
Oct 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is full of disputed narratives, but one recent discovery stands out for what it reveals about how that history has been handled over time. According to martial arts...
BJJ Instructor Arrested On Suspicion of Se*ual Assault Against Student
Sep 22, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Fresno police arrived at BJJ instructor Michael Monson’s home on Wednesday night – and arrested him on suspicion of se*ually assaulting a young student. By Thursday morning, jail records...
Ralph Gracie Defends Juliano Di Pelli Machado – Calls Kabuto Injury A Result Of “Bad Positioning”
Sep 22, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Ralph Gracie has come to the defense of Juliano Di Pelli Machado following the incident that left grappler Kabuto unable to walk… Arguing the outcome came down to poor positioning rather than...
Jake Shields Says Someone Tried To Take His BJJ Black Belt Over Political Views: “It’s Ridiculous”
Sep 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC veteran Jake Shields revealed that an individual attempted to pressure his longtime coach, Cesar Gracie, into revoking his BJJ black belt – over his political commentary on Middle Eastern...
Head Of Brazilian Financial Institution Allegedly Offered $60,000 To Buy A BJJ Black Belt
Sep 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Earning a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt typically takes years of training and thousands of rounds on the mats… But Daniel Vorcaro allegedly tried to skip that process entirely, by offering an...
Austin’s AquaJits Faces Shutdown After Complaint Calling It “Dangerous” & “Bad Influence”
Sep 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
At Barton Springs in Austin, a floating mat that looks something like a boxing platform crossed with a lily pad has become the stage for AquaJits, a hybrid of jiu-jitsu and sumo where competitors...
(WATCH) New Bodycam Footage Shows Extended Sequence Of Dustin Poirier’s Arrest
Sep 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
New footage of Dustin Poirier’s airport arrest has surfaced, providing a fuller picture of what happened after he was taken into custody. On June 21st, Poirier was arrested at Atlanta...
BJJ Coach Arrested 1,500 Miles From Home Gym In Investigation Involving 16-Year-Old Student
Sep 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Port Orange police arrested a local jiu-jitsu coach on Wednesday, after tracking him down more than 1,500 miles from the gym where he taught – closing out an investigation into what detectives...
Dorian Olivarez Details Chaotic ADCC 2026 Match: “The Guy Bit My Finger”
Sep 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The now-infamous ADCC 2026 match involving Dorian Olivarez turned into one of the stranger storylines of the tournament. Olivarez said everything was going his way in an interview with FloGrappling:...
Richie Martinez Pushes Back On Claims No-Gi Black Belts Aren’t “Real” Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 12, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Richie “Boogey Man” Martinez, the 10th Planet black belt known for his run through EBI and years of highlight-reel submissions, has never trained in the gi. That is a fact that’s...
BJJ Federation Introduces New BJJ Safety Rule Following Competitor’s Viral Spinal Injury
Sep 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The Brazilian Confederation (CBLP) has introduced a new safety rule for its competitions following the August 22nd BJJ injury that left Willian Hiroyuki Masuda, known as “Kabuto”, with...
Josh Barnett Recalls Winning IBJJF Worlds Without Rank: “I Just Walked Into A Black Belt Division & Won It”
Sep 07, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Josh Barnett has spent his career bouncing between the UFC heavyweight title and pro wrestling rings, but tucked into his resume is a piece of grappling trivia most competitors would never dream of...
BJJ Athlete’s Family Opens Fundraiser As He Faces Long Recovery From Spinal Injury
Aug 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
William Masuda is facing one of the most difficult stretches of his life after a severe injury left him unable to move from the chest down. His family has launched a public fundraiser, to help cover...
Luke Griffith Confirms Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu Had A Stalking Incident: “Some Dude Following Her Around”
Aug 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu is typically known for producing elite grapplers… But the gym recently drew attention for a different reason – after a video circulated showing head coach John Danaher and...
BJJ Athlete Faces Lawsuit After “Pile Driver” Move Fractures Opponent’s Spine
Aug 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed a complaint against BJJ athlete Juliano Di Pelli Machado – following a competition injury that left Willian Hiroyuki Masuda with a fractured spine....
Nina-Marie Daniele Shares How Dana White Saved Her From A Stalker
Aug 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Nina-Marie Daniele, known online as Nina Drama, says UFC President and CEO Dana White personally stepped in after she was targeted by a stalker who obtained her personal phone number and subjected...
(WATCH) BJJ Instructor Restrains Student After Learning About His Harassment Of Women
Aug 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A viral clip has BJJ social media buzzing this week – after members of a local Jiu-Jitsu academy realized exactly who they’d been training alongside. Footage from JiujitsuNYC, run by...
Tom DeBlass Warns Of Youth World Championships’ “Scary” St*roid Problem
Aug 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass raised a pointed concern about youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition in a recent Instagram post… Arguing that the pressure surrounding youth world championships creates conditions...
Big Dan Manasoiu Defends Derek Moneyberg’s Controversial Black Belt Promotion
Aug 07, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Dan “Big Dan” Manasoiu, a 2024 ADCC bronze medalist and two-time ADCC World Championships competitor with 12 ADCC Open gold medals and a double gold at ADCC Trials, has weighed in on the...
(WATCH) Sean Strickland Pushes Friend Off Cliff – Then Rescues Him From Drowning
Aug 03, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Sean Strickland found himself doing damage control after nearly causing a serious accident… Sharing a series of Instagram Stories recapping a cliff-jumping incident that ended with him pulling...
BJJ Veteran Says Helio Gracie’s Legacy Is Being Tarnished: “They Have Resentment In Their Hearts”
Jul 31, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Pedro Valente, the Miami-based Jiu-Jitsu instructor who trained under Grandmaster Helio Gracie from age three until his passing, says he’s had enough of what he views as a deliberate pattern of...
John Danaher Removes Creepy Stalker From Gym After Danielle Kelly Harassment Incident
Jul 25, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A video circulating on social media captured a tense moment at Kingsway Jiu Jitsu… Where coach John Danaher and competitor Big Dan Manasoiu calmly but firmly escorted an uninvited visitor out...
Pastor & BJJ Instructor Emmanuel Marchica Arrested On Child Se*ual Abuse Charges
Jul 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A 51-year-old man well known across Monterey and San Benito County as both a pastor and a BJJ instructor is now facing some of the most serious charges the legal system carries… Following an...
Melqui Galvão Wants Out Of Prison For “Shoulder Injury Treatment”
Jul 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Melqui Galvão’s legal team has filed a motion requesting his transfer from a special prison in São Paulo’s northern zone to house arrest, citing a recent shoulder surgery. The request...
