Carlos Gracie Jr. Promoted To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Red Belt
Apr 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Carlos Gracie Jr. has reached one of the highest honors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, earning his red belt – and further solidifying a legacy that has shaped the sport for decades. As the son of Carlos...
(WATCH) BJJ Instructor Demotes Student From Brown To Blue Belt
Apr 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A BJJ instructor has sparked widespread discussion after publicly demoting one of his students. Andre Seabra, who runs Instituto Fazendo a Diferença no Jiu-Jitsu, shared a video showing the moment...
Pedro Sauer Awards Max Holloway BJJ Black Belt After UFC 326
Mar 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC champion Max Holloway has received his BJJ black belt from legendary instructor Pedro Sauer, following his performance at UFC 326. Sauer, a black belt under Rickson Gracie, announced the...
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...
MMA Pioneer Caol Uno Promoted To BJJ Black Belt At 50 Years Old
Jan 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Japanese MMA pioneer Caol Uno has been promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 50! While the promotion may come later in life, Uno has been operating at an elite grappling level...
BJJ Pioneer Dave Meyer Receives Coral Belt From Rigan Machado
Jan 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Dave Meyer has officially entered one of the most exclusive ranks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after being promoted to coral belt by legendary instructor Rigan Machado – a distinction held by only a...
World’s Most Famous Uke, Placido Santos, Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Jan 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Placido Santos, BJJ world’s most famous uke, has been promoted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt! In a heartfelt Instagram post, Santos reflected on the people who carried him through the highs...
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....
Bo Nickal Earns BJJ Purple Belt – After Knocking Out BJJ World Champion Rodolfo Vieira
Nov 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal has reached a new benchmark in his grappling journey, earning his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt right after a spectacular knockout win over high-level grappler Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 322....
Derek Moneyberg Puts Mikey Musumeci On Blast: “I Can’t Trust You”
Oct 19, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci’s reversal on Derek Moneyberg’s black belt promotion has left both Moneyberg and Jake Shields feeling betrayed. When Moneyberg was first promoted to black belt after just 3.5 years...
Chael Sonnen Discusses If Khamzat Chimaev’s BJJ Black Belt Promotion Came Too Early
Aug 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Khamzat Chimaev left Chicago with more than just UFC gold – he also walked away with a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. After dominating Dricus Du Plessis for nearly five rounds at UFC 319, pinning...
Helena Crevar Promoted To BJJ Black Belt By John Danaher
Jun 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Teenage grappling standout Helena Crevar has just been downloaded to BJJ black belt – by none other than John Danaher! She shared the awesome news via social media: Today is one of the most special...
Sarah Galvao Promoted To BJJ Black Belt After Stunning Performance At IBJJF Worlds 2025
Jun 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Sarah Galvao finished an intense run at the 2025 IBJJF World Championship with earning her black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! The moment was made even more special as the belt was tied around her...
Brandon McCaghren Promoted To BJJ Black Belt (In The Gi)
May 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Brandon McCaghren, one of professional grappling’s most recognizable voices, has just earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt — this time under legendary instructor Carlos Machado. The...
Chris Haueter Talks Creating The BJJ Gauntlet: “I Wish I’d Have Never Started That”
Apr 17, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Chris Haueter, one of the original American pioneers of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a sixth-degree black belt, recently sat down for a deep and honest conversation on the Partizan Grappling podcast....
Jean Jacques Machado Promoted To 8th Degree BJJ Coral Belt By Rickson Gracie
Apr 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jean Jacques Machado, one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most respected legends, has just been promoted to 8th degree coral belt! The promotion was awarded by Rickson Gracie, himself a living legend and...
Jozef Chen Promoted To BJJ Black Belt At B-Team Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jozef Chen has just been promoted to BJJ black belt at B-Team Jiu-Jitsu! Only 20 years old, Chen is a remarkably young competitor – but he has also only been training for a little over five years....
Placido Santos Promoted To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt By John Danaher
Feb 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Placido Santos, one of the most well-known ukes in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, has just been promoted to brown belt by John Danaher. Santos has spent years training under Danaher, gaining...
BJJ Pioneer Luiz Carlos Manimal Promoted To Coral Belt
Feb 16, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Luiz Carlos Manimal, one of the earliest adopters and pioneers of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has reached a remarkable milestone in his career – his promotion to coral belt. Manimal’s journey in...
Chris Haueter Proposes Revolutionary Simplification Of The BJJ Belt System
Dec 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Chris Haueter, one of the original “Dirty Dozen” non-Brazilian BJJ black belts, recently proposed a revolutionary simplification of the BJJ belt system. Inspired by traditional Japanese martial...
Mica Galvao Promoted To 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt
Jul 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mica Galvao has just reached another milestone in his already illustrious career – by receiving the first degree on his black belt! This promotion comes from his father and lifelong coach,...
[WATCH] Conor McGregor’s Son Receives First Stripe On His BJJ Belt
Jun 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that Conor McGregor’s son, Conor Jr., has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for some time now? Yes, that’s right… And the youngster has just received the first stripe...
Flavio Almeida Promoted To 6th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
May 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Flavio Almeida, a prominent competitor and coach at Gracie Barra, has been promoted to a 6th-degree BJJ black belt by Carlos Gracie Jr.! Almeida shared the news via social media: View this...
