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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
(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...
Tom DeBlass Defends Tom Hardy’s Brown Belt Promotion: “He Never Turns Down A Roll”
Feb 05, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass didn’t mince words when responding to criticism surrounding Tom Hardy’s recent promotion to brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After some people online speculated whether the...
Hollywood Star Tom Hardy Promoted To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt
Feb 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood actor Tom Hardy has reached another major milestone on the mats, earning his brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after years of consistent training! Hardy’s journey in the sport began back...
Ashton Kutcher Shows Off BJJ Moves With Jimmy Fallon On The Tonight Show
Jan 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Ashton Kutcher recently brought Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to late-night television during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon… Where he not only spoke about his career, but also...
Guy Ritchie Promoted To 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt By Roger Gracie
Dec 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Filmmaker and lifelong martial artist Guy Ritchie has just earned his third degree on his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt – a major milestone awarded by Roger Gracie, on behalf of Renzo Gracie....
Tom Hardy Drops New “Neurospicy” BJJ Line With Tatami To Promote Autism Awareness
Dec 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy is continuing to use his platform in a very specific way: blending Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu culture with autism advocacy. His ongoing collaboration with Tatami has now evolved into a new,...
Sydney Sweeney Hints At Fighting In A Real Boxing Match: “I Love Fighting”
Nov 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Famous Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney has revealed that she’s genuinely considering stepping into the boxing ring – not for a role, but for real – following her intense preparation for her...
“The Vampire Diaries” Star Daniel Gillies Says Jiu-Jitsu Changed His Life – Even After a Torn Bicep
Oct 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Actor Daniel Gillies, known for his roles in The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, has joined the growing number of Hollywood stars embracing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! And, like many new practitioners,...
Roberto “Cyborg” Shares How It Felt To Be On The Filming Of The Rock’s “The Smashing Machine”
Oct 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The long-awaited Mark Kerr biopic The Smashing Machine is already making waves. Directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, is being called by the early critics a...
Tom Hardy On Why He Competes In Jiu-Jitsu: “Being Brave Enough To Try Something New”
May 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
While most people know Tom Hardy for his gritty on-screen roles, the Hollywood star has been quietly building a reputation in an entirely different arena — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In 2022, Hardy...
Rigan Machado Talks How Chuck Norris Helped Him Start A BJJ Gym: “He’s The Reason We Stayed In The USA”
Apr 19, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
It’s not every day that a Hollywood action star plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of a martial art – but that’s exactly what Chuck Norris did for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United...
Hollywood Superstar Sydney Sweeney Shares Who Her Favourite MMA Fighter Is
Apr 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney recently revealed her favorite UFC fighter of all time – and it’s none other than trailblazer Ronda Rousey. During a video call with Nelk Boys co-founder Kyle...
