Ffion Davies Reflects On Her Intense Judo Background: “It’s Way Harder Than Jiu-Jitsu”
Mar 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Ffion Davies recently opened up about her early years in judo and how that experience shaped her approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Speaking during a podcast appearance with James Smith, the Welsh star...
Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory Donates Portion Of 2026 Tour To Support Olympic Judo Athletes
Jan 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
USA Judo has announced a major new contribution from Zoltan Bathory, founding guitarist of Five Finger Death Punch and a lifelong judoka (and a BJJ black belt), as part of a partnership aimed at...
BJJ & Judo Black Belt Reveals The 5 Lessons About Running A Dojo That Nobody Talks About
Dec 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Shintaro Higashi has spent his entire life inside martial arts schools. His father opened Kokushibutō Institute in New York City back in 1963, and today Higashi continues that legacy while also...
UFC Veteran Explains Why Makhachev’s Success Comes From Judo
Dec 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Manny Gamburyan believes most fans misunderstood one of the most technical aspects of Islam Makhachev’s fight with Arman Tsarukyan – and it has nothing to do with wrestling. Appearing on the...
Garry Tonon Awarded Judo Black Belt By Olympic Champion Satoshi Ishii
Dec 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Garry Tonon has earned the second black belt of his martial arts career – this time in Judo – awarded by Olympic gold medalist and longtime training partner Satoshi Ishii. The promotion took...
Rodrigo Comprido Explains Why Judo Struggles To Grow While Jiu-Jitsu Thrives
Nov 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros recently broke down one of the most overlooked distinctions between judo and Jiu-Jitsu, explaining why one martial art has become a...
Olympic Judoka Says Ground Game Is Now “Non-Negotiable” In Modern Judo
Oct 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
German Olympic judoka Eduard Trippel has shared an analysis of how judo is evolving — and why mastering newaza (ground work) has become essential for success at the highest level. Trippel...
USJA Recognizes Zoltan Bathory As 4th Degree Judo Black Belt
Oct 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The United States Judo Association (USJA) has officially recognized Zoltan Bathory, founder and guitarist of Five Finger Death Punch, as a Yodan (4th Degree Black Belt) in Judo. The certificate was...
Teddy Riner Credits Mental Training For Up To 70% Of His Success: “You Must Be An Actor…”
Oct 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
For three-time Olympic champion and 11-time world titleholder Teddy Riner, greatness on the tatami is built as much in the mind as in the body. In a recent interview, the French judo legend revealed...
Shintaro Higashi Outlines Key Problems Holding Back Judo’s Growth
Sep 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Shintaro Higashi, a high-level judoka and one of the most popular voices in the grappling community through his YouTube channel, has spoken out about the challenges facing Judo’s growth in the...
Bruce Lee’s Judo Coach: “He Was Really Tough, Cocky At Times”
Aug 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Judo legend Hayward Nishioka had a rare opportunity that few martial artists can claim – he trained alongside Bruce Lee. In doing so, he saw up close what made the martial arts icon such a...
Paralympic Gold Medalist Judoka Banned For Life – For Allegedly Faking Blindness
May 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A major controversy has erupted in the world of para sports following the revelation that Shahana Hajiyeva, a Paralympic judo champion from Azerbaijan, has been banned for life after medical tests...
World’s Strongest Man & BJJ Blue Belt Martins Licis vs 2 Judokas – At The Same Time
Apr 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Martins Licis, the 2019 World’s Strongest Man, recently took his talents to the tatami as part of his Strength Unknown YouTube series, where he faced an unusual challenge – sparring against two...
Satoshi Ishii Claims That The Leg Takedowns Ban In Judo Was Politically Motivated
Oct 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Olympic gold medalist judoka Satoshi Ishii has openly criticized the rule changes in judo that eliminated leg grabs and double leg takedowns… Arguing that these changes were politically...
Travis Stevens Says Judo Has More Brotherhood Than Jiu-Jitsu Does
Sep 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the difference between Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Well, for Olympic Judoka and BJJ black belt Travis Stevens, one of the biggest differences lay in brotherhood. Here’s what he...
Satoshi Ishii Speaks Out On Current State Of Judo: “It’s Not The Same Sport”
Sep 03, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Satoshi Ishii, the Olympic gold medalist in Judo, has always followed an unconventional path… And, despite his successes in Judo, he decided to leave it behind and give his attempt at MMA....
[WATCH] Judoka Dislocates His Shoulder During Olympics 2024 Win Celebration
Jul 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Moldovan Olympic judo star Adil Osmanov dislocated his shoulder while celebrating his bronze medal victory at the Paris Olympics last Monday. The incident occurred after Osmanov defeated Italy’s...
Developing Transitions: The Secret of all the Best BJJ Competitors in the World
Mar 22, 2024BJJEE
The transition between standing techniques and ground techniques are rarely taught in BJJ. This is a small window of opportunity that is often neglected in BJJ. Capitalising on this moment is a...
Was Bruce Lee Really a Judo Black Belt?
Mar 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Bruce Lee’s name is unanimous with excellence in martial arts. His philosophy of utilizing everything that is useful and rejecting everything that isn’t – it’s a wonderful,...
What’s The Real Difference Between Judo And Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ground Game?
Mar 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You might’ve started out training both BJJ and Judo at the same time… Thinking that if you combine the two arts, you will become an unstoppable grappler! But what you didn’t expect...
Olympic Gold Medalist Kayla Harrison Signs With UFC – Set To Face Holly Holm At UFC 300
Jan 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a groundbreaking development for the UFC, Dana White has announced that Kayla Harrison, a 2x Olympic gold medalist in Judo, will be joining the organization! Her debut is set to be a match against...
KSW Announces Unique Gi Fight: BJJ vs Judo Black Belt
Jan 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
KSW, the prominent Polish MMA promotion, has announced an extraordinary matchup for their upcoming event, “XTB KSW Epic”… As this event will feature an MMA match between BJJ black...
Satoshi Ishii Shows A Great Judo Throw Setup For BJJ Athletes
Jan 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Takedowns are the mark of all grappling sports (Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo etc). They all rely on taking the fight to the ground, regardless of what you do afterwards. Takedowns can be a tough...
The “Wrist Roll” Works Great For Breaking The Sleeve Grip (From Standing)
Oct 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ever sparred with someone who is really good at hand fighting from standing… And who, almost seamlessly, can grip your sleeve – and then set up attacks from there? This is why it’s...
