Demetrious Johnson On Losing At IBJJF Pans 2025: “This Won’t Be My Last Loss”
Mar 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson continues to test himself outside of the MMA cage – recently stepping onto the mats for his second black belt appearance at the 2025 IBJJF Pan...
Craig Jones Talks With Guardian Ethiopia – Providing Jiu-Jitsu Training For Homeless Kids
Feb 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has recently turned his focus to an initiative making a tangible difference in Ethiopia – Guardian Ethiopia. This program, an extension of Guardian Gym, is offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
Story Of Ben Kunzle: “I Yelled At My Doctor (After Getting Paralyzed In BJJ)”
Feb 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Ben Kunzle’s life took a dramatic turn during what was supposed to be his final hard training session before the IBJJF World Championships. The rising BJJ star was executing what seemed like a...
[WATCH] 19-Year-Old With Cerebral Palsy Wins BJJ Super Fight & Gets Promoted To Blue Belt
Dec 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It goes without saying that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has one of the best communities in the world of sports… And that it has a unique way of pushing you to the limits – showing both to yourself...
The Inspirational Story Of Dr. Souhil Tahiri: Pro MMA Fighter & PhD In Mathematics
Sep 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Dr. Souhil Tahiri has spent his life defying the odds. Despite struggling academically as a child, he later earned a PhD in mathematics. And though he never planned to become a professional fighter,...
[WATCH] Demetrious Johnson Consoles A Competitor He Beat At Masters World 2024
Sep 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Demetrious Johnson, YouTube In a recent competition at the IBJJF Master Worlds 2024, Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson made his black belt debut… Demonstrating not...
Nicholas Meregali Lived In A BJJ Gym For 5 Years: “We Suffered A Lot”
Aug 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Nicholas Meregali Instagram No matter how successful someone may be in life, they have to start somewhere. And often times, their starting point isn’t as glamorous as you may...
Danielle Kelly Used BJJ To Overcome Bullying In School: “Couldn’t Be A Normal Kid”
Jul 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
ONE Atomweight Submission Grappling World Champion Danielle Kelly is preparing for her first title defense against Brazilian star Mayssa Bastos. However, despite her current status as a global...
Bianca Basilio Details How She Escaped Poverty With BJJ: “When You Are Poor…”
Apr 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Bianca Basilio is one of the most successful and well-known BJJ athletes today… But she had to fight long and hard to achieve her success – which she did, in spite of poverty she...
AJP Stories: Yuri Hendrex – From Loss To Victory Honoring His Late Friend
Apr 03, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
With his highly technical Jiu-Jitsu, Yuri Hendrex has carved a name for himself in the AJP – most recently conquering the 2023 ADWPJJC last November. But behind his talent and lighthearted...
Joe Rogan Talks How His Instructor, Jean Jacques Machado, Overcame Disability On The Mats
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that the legendary BJJ competitor and coach, Jean Jacques Machado, was born with a disability? That’s right. He was born with a rare genetic condition that left him with only a...
Felipe Pena Reveals That People Didn’t Believe In His Success: “Being An Athlete Is Very Hard”
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Achieving your goals is never an easy task. And it only gets harder the bigger your dreams become – especially if the people around you don’t believe in you. And, well, it was the same...
Francis Ngannou Shares How It Felt To Help His Struggling Family: “I Almost Teared Up”
Mar 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, recently took to Instagram to share a touching story… As he opened up about the mix of joys and challenges he has faced while supporting...
Dana White Reveals Joe Rogan Worked For Free At The Start Of UFC Career
Feb 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In the early days of the UFC’s new era, following its acquisition by Dana White and the Fertitta brothers for $2 million, the organization faced the colossal task of overhauling a struggling...
Former Teammate Shares Insights About Khabib’s Humility: “Mopping The Mats…”
Feb 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s name often stands out not just for his unparalleled success inside the UFC octagon – but also for his remarkable humility outside of it. Jake Shields, a former...
Khabib Nurmagomedov Has A Strict Haircut Rule In His Gym – Break It & You’ll Get Punished
Feb 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov is well-known for the level of discipline he has followed, throughout all the years of fighting professionally… And that he continues to follow, even as he’s retired....
[WATCH] Fighter With Down Syndrome Taps Out UFC Fighter
Jan 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Alvaro Borges, an athlete with Down syndrome, won an MMA fight against UFC heavyweight contender Jailton Almeida at Demo Fight 18 – by tapping him out! The charity event took place on January...
Marcelo Garcia Announces His 1st BJJ Seminar After Cancer Diagnosis
Jan 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Garcia has just announced his first seminar since his battle with cancer! In a heartening update shared via social media, Garcia expressed his joy – stating the following: I’m happy...
Nicholas Meregali Lived In A BJJ Academy For 5 Years: “No Structure, No Privacy”
Jan 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to succeed at something, you’ll often have to give it your all. And that means not just what you’re used to giving – but even more than that. You’ll do whatever...
UFC’s Jailton Almeida Announces Charity MMA Fight vs. Athlete With Down Syndrome
Jan 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
UFC heavyweight contender Jailton Almeida is set to engage in a unique and heartwarming battle outside the UFC octagon… Because he will – before his highly anticipated UFC 299 showdown...
Ben Kunzle, Paralyzed BJJ Athlete, Promoted To Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Jan 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ben Kunzle, a paralyzed Jiu-Jitsu athlete, has been promoted to the rank of black belt by his coach Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu! This achievement marks a significant milestone in Kunzle’s life,...
Craig Jones’ Difficult Journey To Success: “I Was Sleeping 4 Hours A Night”
Dec 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones is known as one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes today – as well as one of the biggest “trolls” in the online BJJ community space… However, he had to work...
How Johnatha Alves Became An AJP Champion: “Every Challenge & Defeat…”
Dec 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In the world of Jiu-Jitsu, the journey to the top is filled with challenges and triumphs alike. This has certainly been the story of Johnatha Alves – who rose to become the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam...
Inspired By The Rock, UFC Fighter Themba Gorimbo Aims To Pay Forward His “Head Start” In Life
Dec 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
UFC‘s Themba Gorimbo‘s life story is a tale of triumph. And now, having conquered numerous challenges, Gorimbo has set his aim on helping others in realizing their dreams – a goal...
