Keenan Cornelius “Proves” That “American Jiu-Jitsu” Is Older Than Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah, we know what you’re thinking… “American Jiu-Jitsu”, really? But yeah, really, that’s a real expression – that Keenan Cornelius has “proved” that...
Bellator’s Johnny Eblen Against Gordon Ryan’s Stance On Steroids: “Just Stay Away From That S*it”
Dec 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Bellator’s reigning middleweight champion, Johnny Eblen, has recently expressed strong opposition to the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in mixed martial arts. This stance comes in...
BJ Penn In Heat Of Controversy Again: Denies Evolution, Says Aliens Are Real
Dec 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
BJ Penn, a well-known figure in the world of MMA and BJJ alike, is known not just for his incredible fighting skills… But also for having made some rather controversial remarks over the years,...
Draculino: “A Lot Of People Think That They Know The Basics, But They Really Don’t”
Dec 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
How confident do you feel about your knowledge of the BJJ basics… Confident? Very confident? Extremely confident? Well, Vinicius „Draculino“ Magalhães thinks that a lot of people...
Dana White: “Jiu-Jitsu Is Pretty Damn Boring”
Nov 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
UFC CEO Dana White is one of the most successful businessmen in the world and who has – despite the polarizing opinions about his business practices – helped transform the world of...
Craig Jones Talks Motivational BJJ Quotes: “BJJ Guys Might Be The Dumbest Of Athletes”
Nov 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones is never shy to share his opinion… And, well, he recently shared his opinion about motivational quotes that some BJJ practitioners share via their social media. And no, it’s...
BKFC Founder Uninterested In Bare Knuckle MMA: “Grappling Takes Away From The Excitement”
Nov 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
BKFC founder and President, David Feldman, has been on the forefront of legalizing bare knuckle sports for over half a decade… But what about bare knuckle mixed martial arts? Is he interested...
Firas Zahabi: “When You Get On The Mat, All Your Crazy Ideas Fly Out The Window”
Oct 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
World-renowned MMA coach, Firas Zahabi, is well-known for his candid takes on various subjects; ranging from martial arts to philosophy, human rights, and beyond. He recently shared his thoughts on...
Craig Jones: “Sambo Is A Myth, It Doesn’t Exist”
Oct 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Alexander Volkanovski will face Islam Makhachev on October 21st, in Abu Dhabi – on less than two weeks’ notice. But Craig Jones is convinced that Volkanovski will beat Makhachev…...
Gordon Ryan Praises USADA’s Split With UFC: “The Athletes Will Be Healthier”
Oct 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The news that USADA is parting its ways with the UFC were shared last Wednesday, after USADA confirmed Conor McGregor had officially re-entered the drug-testing pool after a long absence from the...
Gordon Ryan Explains What A Grappler Needs To Do To Be Successful In MMA
Oct 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Making the transition from submission grappling to mixed martial arts (MMA) is no easy task, to say the least… Because there are quite a bit of modifications and additions that you’ll...
Tom DeBlass: “One Of The Worst Things Men Have Done Was Accept Dad Bod”
Oct 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Why do you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? There is probably a multitude of factors involved… And one of them, probably, is staying/getting in shape. Which is a good thing – because...
Danielle Kelly: “Most Casuals Think Jiu-Jitsu Matches Are Boring In General”
Oct 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Danielle Kelly recently beat Jessa Khan to become the first ONE Women’s Atomweight Submission Grappling World champion… And she thinks that, the majority of time, the casuals think BJJ...
Joe Rogan Thinks UFC Fighters Should Be Able To Take Testosterone: “The USADA Thing’s A Mistake”
Oct 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Joe Rogan, famous not just for being a UFC color commentator but also for his world-known podcast, doesn’t agree with the UFC’s work with USADA. USADA (the United States Anti-Doping...
Demian Maia Talks BJJ For Self Defense: “There’s No Armbar If You Get Punched In The Jaw”
Sep 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Does Jiu-Jitsu work in a street fight? Yeah, the age-old question… But does it, really? Well, Demian Maia – former UFC fighter and one of the best BJJ competitors of all time –...
Rener Gracie Explains Why BJJ Is The Best Martial Art On The Planet
Sep 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
For how long have you been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? A month? A year? 10 years? More than that or something in between? Well, no matter how long you’ve been training, it’s probably...
Craig Jones Reveals How Jozef Chen Won ADCC Trials: “He’s Only 19 Years Old”
Sep 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones recently spoke about Jozef Chen‘s remarkable run at the ADCC European Trials… Highlighting the magnitude of his performance in the difficult 77kg division: 77kg, most stacked...
NBA Player Claiming Unverified 7-0 MMA & 20-0 Kickboxing Record: ”I’d Beat Jon Jones in MMA”
Sep 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
NBA player James Johnson recently shared that he believes that he could beat Jon Jones, UFC heavyweight legend, in a fight… Albeit under one condition: he would need a year to improve his...
Joe Rogan Podcast Fans Might Be Less Appealing to Women, Study Shows
Sep 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
According to a recent study, being a fan of “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast might not boost your dating chances with women. Joe Rogan, a significant name in the MMA world – also...
Dana White: “The Only Thing I Care About Is How My Kids Remember Me”
Sep 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
UFC CEO Dana White shared quite a bit of his personal story, in a recent interview with Piers Morgan. Aside from discussing the recent passing of his parents, June and Dana White Sr., he emphasized...
John Danaher Discusses The Effectiveness Of The Smother Tap: “Not For Everybody”
Sep 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher recently shared his insights on the Smother Tap – a technique often used by his New Wave Jiu-Jitsu team members in competition. This technique involves mounting an opponent and...
Tom DeBlass On Transgender Athletes Competing In ADCC Female Divisions: “Not Allowing It”
Sep 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Lots of commotion has been stirred up in the BJJ community, after a recent NAGA tournament allowed for a transgender athlete to compete in a female division. A part of the Jiu-Jitsu community is...
Ryron Gracie Talks Belt Promotions: “There Are Two Types Of People”
Sep 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What are your thoughts about getting promoted to the next belt level? Are you super excited about it and can’t wait to get to that next color… Or are you focused on training more than...
Alistair Overeem Says He Has A Cure For His Trans Daughter: “I Want My Daughter To Be Happy”
Sep 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Heavyweight UFC legend Alistar Overeem recently caught everyone off guard in a podcast episode when he revealed that his daughter is currently struggling with gender dysphoria. But what really...
