BJJ Entrepreneur Lands $300K Deal On Shark Tank For Women’s Combat Sports Brand
Oct 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Maya Nazareth stepped into the Shark Tank with the same confidence she’s built through years of combat sports training – and walked away with a $300,000 deal for her company, Alchemize Fightwear,...
William Tackett Explains Why His Exclusive UFC Deal Is A Game-Changer For Professional Grapplers
Oct 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
William Tackett views his recent signing with UFC BJJ as a transformative moment – not only for his career but for the entire landscape of professional grappling. Here is what he had to say about...
John Danaher Shares Why Learning New Moves Is Not (Necessarily) The Secret To Getting Better
Oct 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In the endless pursuit of progress on the mats, many grapplers fall into the same trap — believing that the fastest way forward is to constantly learn new techniques. Yet according to John Danaher,...
UFC’s Beneil Dariush Shares His Secret To Success: “Put The Phone Down”
Oct 16, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Beneil Dariush has found a simple solution to balancing life as a fighter, husband, and father of two – putting the phone down. After suffering back-to-back first-round knockout losses, Dariush...
Former Navy SEAL Urges Youth To “Pick Up A Book & Get On The Mat”
Oct 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former Navy SEAL and bestselling author Jack Carr believes that the path to personal dominance in today’s world starts with three simple habits: reading, training, and thinking independently....
Gabi Garcia Says You Have To Train In The Gi To Become A No-Gi Champion
Sep 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Appearing on the Jits and Giggles Podcast, Gabi Garcia pushed back against the no-gi wave that has swept the sport in recent years, insisting that the gi remains essential for anyone chasing...
Gordon Ryan: “The Number One Thing That Kills Progression In BJJ Is Boredom”
Aug 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent seminar, Gordon Ryan delivered a simple – but striking – insight that every serious grappler needs to hear: The number one thing that destroys progression is boredom. For all the talk...
Mikey Musumeci Says He Got Stronger For BJJ When He Stopped Lifting Weights
Jul 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has once again sparked debate in the martial arts world – not through a flashy submission, but by challenging long-held beliefs about strength training. In a resurfaced interview...
Mendes Bros: “Young Athletes Are Receiving More Money – They Have The Power To End The Cycle”
Apr 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continues to evolve, a major change in the way the professional athletes are treated seems to be underway – or at least the initiative for doing so. Mendes brothers are among...
CJI Donates $500K To The Tap Cancer Out Charity
Sep 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) has raised an impressive $500,000 for the BJJ non-profit Tap Cancer Out – thanks to the efforts of the Fair Fight Foundation. The event, held in...
Gabi Garcia Officially Recognized By Guinness Book Of World Records
Sep 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Gabi Garcia, Instagram Gabi Garcia has been officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records! The announcement was made by Raphaella Amorim in a post to her official...
Nicholas Meregali Lived In A BJJ Gym For 5 Years: “We Suffered A Lot”
Aug 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Nicholas Meregali Instagram No matter how successful someone may be in life, they have to start somewhere. And often times, their starting point isn’t as glamorous as you may...
Kade Ruotolo Reveals How Much He Earns By Competing In ONE Championship
Aug 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Kade Ruotolo recently opened up about the financial side of his exclusive ONE Championship contract… Surprising many grappling fans with the numbers. Since signing with the promotion, Kade and...
Ffion Davies Opens Up: “Believing In Yourself Is Not Embarrassing”
Jul 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ffion Davies has been training at the Essential Jiu-Jitsu academy – led by JT Torres – for two years now… And has experienced radical improvements. Not just in her mat game, but...
Keith Krikorian’s Secret To BJJ Success: “Jiu-Jitsu Doesn’t Really Matter To Me”
Jul 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Keith Krikorian has recently shared insights into his mental transformation – that has boosted his confidence as he gears up for ADCC 2024. Krikorian, a 10th Planet black belt, has been a...
Nicholas Meregali Admits: “Pushing Myself Is Incredibly Exhausting”
Jul 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to become – and stay – a champion, well, then you have to push yourself. And you have to do it a lot. Far from your comfort zone. Which is why, even for the most seasoned of...
Tye Ruotolo On Making A Living From Jiu-Jitsu: “You Never Work A Day In Your Life”
Jul 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Tye Ruotolo never envisioned making a sustainable living from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Growing up with his brother Kade, the 21-year-old always viewed grappling more as a passion than a viable...
Xande Ribeiro Admits To Being Down $2 Million Due To Competitions Prep – But Still Doesn’t Fully Support CJI
Jun 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s no secret that combat sports competition preparation can get expensive… Especially on the professional level. In the case of Jiu-Jitsu, preparing for events organized by, for...
Jocko Willink & Dean Lister: “100 Start Training BJJ, 40 Get The Blue Belt, <1 Get The Black Belt"
May 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is becoming increasingly popular and more and more people start training it with each passing year… But that isn’t to say that lots of people will be able to keep...
Demetrious Johnson Reveals How Much Money He Made From Being In UFC Video Games
May 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Demetrious Johnson is one of the greatest mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters in the history of the world… But he doesn’t make his money just from fighting. Aside from other lucrative...
Tom DeBlass Explains The Key To Longevity In BJJ: “Not Submitting Everyone On The Mats”
May 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Does it feel good to submit (almost) everyone on the mats? It sure does. But is it the most important thing for longevity in the sport? Well, Tom DeBlass doesn’t think so. Here’s what he...
Craig Jones Reveals More Details About $1 Million BJJ Tournament: “$10,001 To Show Up”
May 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s been some days ago that Craig Jones has revealed that he has plans to organize his own $1 million Jiu-Jitsu tournament… And he has now decided to unveil even more details surrounding...
Conor McGregor Is Now A Part Owner Of BKFC
Apr 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Conor McGregor’s influence in combat sports continues to grow… As he’s now become a part owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships (BKFC)! During the BKFC KnuckleMania 4 event in...
Bianca Basilio Details How She Escaped Poverty With BJJ: “When You Are Poor…”
Apr 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Bianca Basilio is one of the most successful and well-known BJJ athletes today… But she had to fight long and hard to achieve her success – which she did, in spite of poverty she...
