Marcelo Mello was demoted from black belt to brown belt after investigating Carlson Gracie’s girlfriend’s infidelity — a task Carlson himself requested. Mello was publicly accused of betrayal and expelled from the academy. The incident reveals the volatile and deeply personal power dynamics of early Carlson Gracie BJJ culture. Marcelo Mello never expected that a…
Joe Rogan recently reflected on one of the most pivotal moments in his jiu-jitsu journey – his early training sessions with Eddie Bravo. Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience alongside comedian Joey Diaz, Rogan explained that his biggest breakthrough came when he shifted from intense sparring to deliberate, structured drilling: The biggest leap that I…
Key Takeaways A No-Gi DVD taht will make you incrementally better at finishing people with various leg locks. Includes a deep analysis of finishing mechanics for ankle locks, heel hooks, toe holds, and kneebars. Provides a system for attacking different finishing moves from the same Ashi Garami position. BJJ World Expert Rating: 9 out of…
[WATCH] Israel Adesanya Throws Up During Workout With David Goggins Apr 25, 2025BJJEE1 AdminArticles, BJJ News Israel Adesanya has been through wars in the octagon – but his latest battle came in the form of a David Goggins workout. In a new training vlog, “The Last Stylebender” joined forces with the notoriously intense endurance icon…
UFC Laura Sanko has earned her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, capping off a 19-year martial arts journey. The former Invicta fighter and trailblazing UFC broadcaster shared the news via Instagram ahead of UFC Kansas City. The achievement further cements her legacy as a pioneer for women in MMA both on and off the mat. Laura…
A trans grappler white belt from Florida sparked debate by asking how to get promoted in BJJ without competing. Governing bodies like IBJJF, NAGA, and ADCC currently require trans women to compete in men’s divisions. The grappler’s letter raised broader questions about recognition, inclusivity, and belt progression in the sport. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has long branded…
The fight-or-flight reflex is always lurking just below the surface. When things get sufficiently stressful, our hormonal system dumps enormous amounts of adrenaline into our bloodstream, and — BOOM — suddenly we’re ready for action. That adrenaline serves a purpose: it elevates your heart rate, makes you much stronger, more pain tolerant, and able to…
Tom DeBlass: “95% Of The Men Who Used To Tap Me Don’t Train Anymore” Apr 24, 2025BJJEE1 AdminArticles, BJJ News 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 starting out. Here is what he had…
Key Takeaways A No-Gi BJJ DVD explaining how Ownes Jones sets up, adjusts, and uses his X Lock system. Features fundamental principles, positional details, entries from different guards, and precise finishing guidelines. Explains the role of the X lock in the Ashi Garami system and offers easy ways to connect the positional dots. BJJ World…
[WATCH] Dustin Poirier Teaches Jumping Guillotine Choke & Puts Reporter To Sleep Apr 23, 2025BJJEE1 AdminArticles, BJJ News Dustin Poirier might be known for his knockout power, but there’s another move he can’t resist going for: the guillotine. Over the years, Poirier has made a habit of jumping on the submission, despite the fact that…
