Researcher Finds Translator Erased References To The Gracie Family From Book On Mitsuyo Maeda
Oct 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is full of disputed narratives, but one recent discovery stands out for what it reveals about how that history has been handled over time. According to martial arts...
Justin Flores: Most BJJ Practitioners Make The Mistake Of “Move Collecting”
Jul 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Justin Flores, a three-time USA Judo national champion who has coached athletes ranging from Ronda Rousey to Keenan Cornelius, says he’s identified a recurring weakness in how BJJ practitioners...
Sambo Champion Reveals He Was Promoted From Judo White To Black Belt Immediately
Jun 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
For Vlad Koulikov, an accomplished sambo competitor, earning a judo black belt didn’t follow the traditional path. Instead of climbing through the belt ranks or competing in judo tournaments,...
Jeremy Glick – Man Who Tried To Stop 9/11 – Is An Honorary 10th Degree Judo Black Belt
May 12, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
In 2008, Jeremy Glick was posthumously awarded an Honorary 10th Degree black belt by the United States Judo Association, recognizing the actions he took aboard United Airlines Flight 93 during the...
Kayla Harrison Criticizes Judo Rule Changes: “How Are You Going To Ban An Original Throw?”
Apr 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Kayla Harrison is at the top of the UFC bantamweight division, and her roots in combat sports run deep in judo. She began training at just six years old, guided by her mother, a judo black belt. From...
Justin Flores Breaks Down Difference Between Wrestling & Judo: “Hammer & Nail”
Apr 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
For many grapplers, wrestling, judo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu feel like separate worlds… But according to Justin Flores, the real value comes from understanding how they connect – not how they...
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...
