Tom DeBlass Sends Strong Message To Non-Competitive BJJ Students: “Be Selective”
Mar 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has shared an important reminder for non-competitive BJJ practitioners… One that shifts the focus away from performance and back toward longevity & safety. In a recent Instagram...
Tom DeBlass Shares Message On Why Fathers Must Prioritize Their Health: “Just Start”
Mar 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass recently shared a powerful message directed at men who are married and raising families. In an Instagram post, the veteran BJJ black belt and coach spoke directly to fathers who often...
Tom DeBlass Criticizes UFC BJJ Exclusivity Policy: “It’s Terrible”
Feb 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The grappling community was shaken after Claudia Gadelha revealed that athletes signed exclusively to UFC BJJ will no longer be allowed to compete at ADCC beginning in 2027. The announcement sparked...
Tom DeBlass Urges Adults To Stop Comparing Themselves To Young Competitors: “Stop Doing This To Yourself”
Feb 18, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran BJJ black belt and coach Tom DeBlass has shared a message aimed directly at hobbyists and older practitioners who often feel discouraged training alongside younger athletes. In a recent...
Tom DeBlass Warns Young Grapplers: “I Destroyed My Body Training Too Much”
Feb 12, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran black belt and coach Tom DeBlass is urging young competitors to rethink one of the most common beliefs in Jiu-Jitsu – that more training always leads to more success. In a candid message,...
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...
Tom DeBlass Explains Why You Should Seek Out The Hardest Rolls In The Room
Jan 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has shared a blunt message with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners about how to train if they truly want to improve… And it begins with confronting discomfort rather than avoiding...
Tom DeBlass On Dealing With Gym Conflict: “Don’t Gossip”
Jan 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has offered straightforward advice to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students dealing with conflict inside their academy… Emphasizing direct communication with school leadership rather than...
Tom DeBlass: “If You Haven’t Trained For At Least Two Years, You Can’t Fight”
Jan 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass recently shared a no-nonsense message about what it really means to be able to fight. In a strongly worded Instagram post, DeBlass challenged the growing number of people who believe...
Tom DeBlass: “Non-Competitors Are the Heart Of Jiu-Jitsu”
Dec 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has highlighted a message he believes every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner needs to hear – your value on the mats has nothing to do with competition. In a recent social media post,...
Tom DeBlass Calls Out Schools That Shame Students For Being Late: “Choose Your Battles”
Nov 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass is pushing back against what he sees as misplaced priorities in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies. After seeing a school publicly call out one of its students for arriving late to class,...
Tom DeBlass Says That Coaches Are Responsible For Bad Matchups – And The Injuries That Follow
Nov 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass is calling on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructors to take more responsibility in protecting their students, especially when pairing training partners. In DeBlass’s view, instructors must...
Tom DeBlass Defends Guard Pulling: “If You Want To Wrestle…”
Nov 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has never been one to shy away from controversy, and his latest post is stirring up debate once again – this time over pulling guard. DeBlass, a former ADCC veteran and respected...
Lachlan Giles Shares If Match With Marcelo Garcia Will Be His Final Fight
Oct 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles is officially coming out of retirement for one last match — and it’s against none other than the legendary Marcelo Garcia. In a recent conversation with Tom DeBlass, Vice President...
Tom DeBlass Calls Out Jiu-Jitsu Gossip Over Moneyberg’s Black Belt: “Focus On Your Own Jiu-Jitsu”
Oct 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has weighed in on the growing controversy surrounding Derek Moneyberg’s rapid black belt promotion, calling out the Brazilian jiu-jitsu community for wasting energy on gossip instead of...
Tom DeBlass Calls Out Training With Skin Infections: “A Selfish Move”
Oct 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has issued a blunt reminder to the grappling community about one of the most talked about issues in the sport – hygiene and skin infections. In a recent Instagram post, DeBlass didn’t...
Tom DeBlass Slams ‘Garbage’ Self-Defense Classes: “False Sense Of Self Confidence”
Sep 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has criticized what he calls “garbage” self-defense classes, arguing they give students – particularly women – a dangerous false sense of confidence. DeBlass posted a video on...
Tom DeBlass Reminds Middle-Aged Black Belts: “You Are Still A Black Belt”
Sep 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has always been known for his ability to blend tough love with heartfelt encouragement, and his recent message to his middle-aged black belts strikes that balance perfectly. In a sport...
Tom DeBlass: “School Owners, You Don’t Need To Nickle & Dime Everyone To Be Successful”
Jun 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
If you have been training Jiu-Jitsu for any length of time, chances are that you’ve heard of certain academies that charge their students, well… A substantial amount of money. And, even...
Tom DeBlass: “95% Of The Men Who Used To Tap Me Don’t Train Anymore”
Apr 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a heartfelt reflection on his journey through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tom DeBlass shared a message of perseverance, gratitude, and long-term perspective for all grapplers – especially those just...
Tom DeBlass Skeptical About Ecological Approach To BJJ Training: “You’re Wrong”
Feb 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent discussion on the Jits and Giggles podcast, Tom DeBlass weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding the ecological approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. DeBlass outlined his...
Tom DeBlass Shares Thoughts On The Gauntlet: “Most Idiotic Sh*t Ever”
Feb 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The gauntlet, a long-debated ritual in the BJJ community, involves newly promoted students walking between two lines of practitioners who strike them with their belts. The practice is believed to...
Greg Souders Agrees To Debate Big Dan & Tom DeBlass On The “Eco Approach” In Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Greg Souders, one of the most vocal advocates for ecological training methods in Jiu-Jitsu, is set to engage in a live debate with ADCC veteran “Big Dan” Manasoiu and Tom DeBlass. The...
Tom DeBlass Says ONE Championship Grapplers Will Be Allowed To Compete At CJI 2
Jan 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has announced that athletes under contract with ONE Championship will officially be allowed to compete in the second Craig Jones Invitational (CJI 2), set for 2025. While ONE Championship...
