Ivanka Trump Seen Leaving Gisele Bündchen’s Home With BJJ Gear
Sep 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Ivanka Trump was photographed leaving Gisele Bündchen’s residence on Friday, seen carrying her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu kimono and blue belt. The 44-year-old’s continued involvement in BJJ...
Kevin James Recalls His First Jiu-Jitsu Class: “I Was Panicking”
Aug 31, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
How did your first BJJ training session go? Well, for Kevin James, it nearly ended with him grabbing a training partner by the throat out of pure panic. The actor and comedian, now a BJJ blue belt,...
Rigan Machado Explains Why Ashton Kutcher Is His Most Impressive Celebrity BJJ Student
Aug 28, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Rigan Machado has spent decades training fighters, actors, and champions – and when asked on a recent podcast which celebrity student has stood out most over the years, the ninth-degree red belt...
Tom Hardy Opens Up On His Late Start In Jiu-Jitsu: “I Don’t Like Competing”
Aug 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy, known for throwing himself fully into physically demanding roles, opened up in a recent interview about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… And why it’s become such a meaningful outlet for...
Dr. Mike Israetel Reacts To Gordon Ryan’s Claim He Could’ve Been The Best Without St*roids
Aug 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Dr. Mike Israetel – an exercise science professor, famous YouTuber, as well as a BJJ black belt – weighed in on Gordon Ryan’s claim that he could have reached the same level in his career...
Tim Welch Says Jonah Hill’s BJJ Confidence Might Be A Trap: “Be Careful”
Aug 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Jonah Hill’s viral declaration that he’d “annihilate” anyone doubting him, credited to his white belt Jiu-Jitsu training, drew a response from Tim Welch – head coach of UFC...
Jonah Hill Says His Jiu-Jitsu Training Would “Annihilate” Anyone Underestimating Him
Aug 03, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Jonah Hill has a message for anyone still picturing him as the awkward teenager from Superbad: don’t try it. Appearing on a recent podcast with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett,...
(WATCH) Grappler Born Without Lower Extremities Zion Clark Dominates Fitness YouTuber
Jul 05, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Zion Clark, a wrestler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt born without lower extremities due to caudal regression syndrome, made quick work of fitness YouTuber Jesse James West in a recent grappling...
(WATCH) UFC Star Tracy Cortez Submits Streamer N3on During Training Session
Jun 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC flyweight Tracy Cortez recently gave internet personality N3on a firsthand lesson in the difference between a professional fighter and a content creator. The pair met for a lighthearted training...
Famous UK Rapper Tinie Tempah Reveals Tom Hardy Inspired Him To Start BJJ
Jun 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
British rapper Tinie Tempah has revealed that Hollywood actor Tom Hardy is the reason he first stepped onto the Jiu-Jitsu mats. The two have become two of the most recognizable celebrity...
King Charles III Visits Roger Gracie Academy & Gets A BJJ White Belt
Jun 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ just received a major moment of mainstream recognition this week, as King Charles III visited the Roger Gracie Academy headquarters in London. The visit marked the British Royal Family’s...
Former WWE Star Tom Pestock Wins Gold At Jiu-Jitsu World League Tournament
Jun 25, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Former WWE star Tom Pestock, better known to wrestling fans as Baron Corbin, continues to impress on the mats. Competing under his real name, Bishop Dyer, the current MLW tag team champion wpm...
Mario Lopez Responds To Calls For A Jiu-Jitsu Match Against Tom Hardy
Jun 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mario Lopez recently addressed the speculations surrounding a potential Jiu-Jitsu matchup with actor Tom Hardy. Speaking on the 3 Knockdown Rule podcast, which he co-hosts with Steve Kim, Lopez first...
Biohazard Founder Billy Graziadei Is A BJJ Black Belt: “I Love Training”
Jun 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Billy Graziadei, founding member of Biohazard and a longtime Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, recently spoke with UFC Hall of Famer Matt Serra about the role Jiu-Jitsu has played throughout his life and...
“Take Me Down, Win $1000” Wrestling Influencer Arrested Following Alleged Florida Altercation
Jun 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Georgio Poullas, the wrestling content creator known for his viral “Take Me Down, Win $1,000” challenge videos, was arrested following an alleged altercation at a bachelor party in Delray Beach,...
Actor Mario Lopez Earns BJJ Brown Belt After Winning Biggest Title Of His Grappling Career
May 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mario Lopez has been promoted to brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after winning gold at the IBJJF Master North American Championship, the biggest victory of his competitive grappling career to date....
Larry Wheels Announces Plans To Focus On Grappling Instead Of Bodybuilding
May 22, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Larry Wheels has revealed that after years of dominating in strength sports, he is now searching for a new direction – potentially in grappling. Known for incredible feats like a 660 lb bench press...
(WATCH) Larry Wheels Humbled In Grappling Session Against Much Lighter MMA Fighters
May 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Larry Wheels recently experienced a harsh reality check during a training session at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas… Showing the gap between raw strength and grappling skill. Known for...
(WATCH) Paddy Pimblett Makes Influencer Throw Up In A Sparring Session
May 12, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Paddy Pimblett recently took part in a sparring session with influencer Dean Alex… And the matchup played out much like many fans expected. The session came after Alex responded to comments...
Tom Hardy’s Jiu-Jitsu Coach Explains How The Hollywood Star Fell In Love With BJJ
May 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy first discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2018 while visiting a boxing gym in West London, according to coach Carlos Santos. Santos was teaching a grappling class when Hardy noticed students...
Famous Actor Ed O’Neill Explains Why BJJ Practitioners Don’t Get Black Belts
May 07, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Long before the famous actor Ed O’Neill became a respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, he wanted nothing to do with the sport. It was legendary screenwriter John Milius who first tried...
Actor Jerry O’Connell On Jiu-Jitsu: “I Get Beat Up… But It’s The Best Thing”
Apr 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Jerry O’Connell recently opened up about his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey – sharing both the physical grind and the mental benefits that keep him coming back. Fresh off a tough session,...
Gina Carano Explains Viral Lip-Bite Moment: “Act Normal”
Apr 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gina Carano has finally revealed the story behind one of the most iconic viral moments in MMA history. During her time as a star in Strikeforce, Carano was caught on camera in the crowd delivering a...
(WATCH) Mario Lopez Returns To BJJ Competition – Wins Silver At IBJJF Orange County Open
Apr 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mario Lopez has stepped back onto the competition mats, showcasing his continued commitment to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the IBJJF Orange County Spring Open 2026. Best known for his role as AC Slater on...
