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...
Destroy Anxiety Before BJJ Competition With These 2 Mindset Shifts
Apr 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Dealing with pre-competition anxiety in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) or any sport can indeed be challenging, but the two mindset shifts you outlined can be very effective. Here’s how to implement and...
John Danaher: “The Outcome Of A Match Is Settled Before Athletes Step On The Mat”
Apr 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
There’s a lot that comes into play when a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match starts… There are a lot of factors that will dictate who will win, and luck is certainly one of them. However, as...
John Danaher Explains Why He Never Competed In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: BJJ Fanatics Despite being one of the best BJJ coaches in the world, John Danaher has never competed in Jiu-Jitsu himself. But why? Surely, given all his knowledge, he would’ve...
John Danaher: “BJJ’s Greatest Gift Is The Idea Of Solving Problems Under Stress”
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the greatest gift you’ve received from Jiu-Jitsu? Is it the friendships? The health? Or the reward of feeling better after a stressful day at work? John Danaher believes that the greatest...
Dana White Awards $50,000 Exclusively To Submission Performances At UFC Vegas 88
Mar 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
At UFC Vegas 88, Dana White decided to forego the traditional “Fight of the Night” bonus – and, instead, opted to reward fighters solely based on their performances. One thing that...
Highest Paid Athletes Ever: Where Does Conor McGregor Stand On The Ranks?
Mar 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It almost goes without saying that Conor McGregor is the biggest star ever in mixed martial arts (MMA). Back in 2013, McGregor started his UFC journey with a bang – knocking out Marcus Brimage...
Rener Gracie Reveals Why He Chose Teaching Jiu-Jitsu Rather Than Competing
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
There’s no denying the fact that Rener Gracie is one of the most influential and charismatic figures in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As well as one of the most successful ones. But why did Rener never...
Ben Askren Gives Advice To Young People: “Learn To Wrestle”
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
When you’re young, the world can be a rather confusing place. So much to learn, so much to experience, and so many questions on what constitutes a “good life” – yet so little...
Craig Jones Admits That BJJ Tournaments Aren’t “A Real Revenue Stream”
Feb 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent conversation on The Jaxxon Podcast, hosted by MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Craig Jones opened up about the financial landscape of competitive grappling. The discussion,...
