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...
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...
Dan Manasoiu Faces Backlash After Training Session With Kyle Rittenhouse
Jan 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Dan Manasoiu has found himself at the center of a fierce online debate after posting photos of a private training session with Kyle Rittenhouse. Manasoiu shared the images on Instagram, showing what...
Dan Manasoiu Calls Out BJJ Instructors: “I’m Paying You A Service – I Don’t Owe You Sh*t”
Mar 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
ADCC bronze medalist Dan Manasoiu is making waves with his unfiltered take on instructor entitlement. He recently spoke out on what he sees as problematic power dynamics between instructors and...
Big Dan Manasoiu Claims Traditional BJJ Warm-Ups Are A Waste Of Time
Feb 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Dan Manasoiu has recently challenged the necessity of traditional warm-up routines in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The elite grappler, who trains under John Danaher, argues that conventional BJJ warm-ups –...
New Wave’s Big Dan Talks Physical Confrontations “There Is A Reason…”
Oct 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent clip, Daniel “Big Dan” Manasoiu from New Wave Jiu-Jitsu shared a realistic perspective on using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills outside the gym – in a potential street altercation....
ADXC 3: Get Ready For Big Dan’s Return With His Merciless Heel Hook At The ADXC 1
Feb 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
With March 2nd still a couple of weeks away, the third installment of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) is not quite here yet… But the organization is working tirelessly alongside AJP...
Dan Manasoiu vs. Victor Hugo Superfight Announced For UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5
Nov 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The upcoming UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5, scheduled for December 10th, 2023, is set to feature a superfight between Dan Manasoiu and Victor Hugo! This Fight Pass Invitational event, already full of...
