Tye Ruotolo Shares How Skateboarding & Surfing Shaped His Life Outside Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 07, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tye Ruotolo is known for submitting elite opponents on the world stage. But away from the mats, the American grappling star grew up immersed in a completely different world… Skate parks, surf...
Riley Hawk – Tony Hawk’s Son – Shares How BJJ Impacted His Skateboarding Journey
Feb 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Riley Hawk, a professional skateboarder following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Tony Hawk, is also a BJJ blue belt! And, well, he has found many similarities between Jiu-Jitsu and...
JT Torres On His Love For Skateboarding: “It Was My First Love”
May 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
JT Torres is one of the top-ranking BJJ athletes in the world today… But did you know that his first love wasn’t Jiu-Jitsu – but skateboarding? As a matter of fact, Torres is...
