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BJJ Coach Demotes Brown Belt In Public Ceremony A BJJ coach demotes brown belt, replaces it with a blue belt, and turns the whole thing into a public lesson in obedience. Unsurprisingly, the Jiu-Jitsu internet has questions. The video shows Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor André Seabra removing student Igor’s brown belt during what appears to be […] The post [BJJ Coach Demotes Brown Belt In Public After ‘Serious Mistake’](https://bjj-world.com/bjj-coach-demotes-brown-belt-in-public/) appeared first on [BJJ World](https://bjj-world.com).

Andressa Nogueira Tolentino Guirau, commonly known as Andressa Guirau, is a former 7x Brazilian National Champion Acrobatic Gymnast and a jiu-jitsu black belt under ... The post [Andressa Guirau](https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/andressa-guirau) first appeared on [BJJ Heroes](https://www.bjjheroes.com).

Famous actor Mario Lopez has just made his return to competition as a purple belt at the IBJJF Orange County Spring Open 2026. Lopez is best known for his time as AC Slater on Saved By The Bell, a character for whom wrestling was an important part of several plotlines. Lopez didn’t just wrestle on […] The post [Mario Lopez Competes At Purple Belt At IBJJF Orange County Spring Open](https://jitsmagazine.com/mario-lopez-competes-at-purple-belt-at-ibjjf-orange-county-spring-open/) appeared first on [Jitsmagazine.com](https://jitsmagazine.com).

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, most practitioners are constantly looking ahead – new techniques, advanced systems, and the next level of development… But according to John Danaher, real growth often comes from looking backward. At first glance, this might seem counterintuitive. Why go back to beginner techniques when you’ve already “moved past” them? But Danaher explains that […] The post [John Danaher Explains Why Revisiting Basics Transforms Your Jiu-Jitsu](https://www.bjjee.com/articles/john-danaher-explains-why-revisiting-basics-transforms-your-jiu-jitsu/) appeared first on [Bjj Eastern Europe](https://www.bjjee.com).

Islam Makhachev has revealed that he was the victim of a robbery while traveling through Italy. The reigning UFC champion, widely regarded as one of the most dominant fighters in the world and the successor to Khabib Nurmagomedov, shared details of the situation, explaining that thieves targeted his belongings while he was on the move: […] The post [Islam Makhachev Reveals He Was Robbed During Trip To Italy: “Nice Robbers…”](https://www.bjjee.com/bjj-news/islam-makhachev-reveals-he-was-robbed-during-trip-to-italy-nice-robbers/) appeared first on [Bjj Eastern Europe](https://www.bjjee.com).

It’s no exaggeration to say that Eddie Bravo has had a bigger impact on the landscape of professional grappling than almost anyone else, but apparently EBI might be ending soon. The promotion was Bravo’s brainchild and not only has it spawned two of the most popular rulesets in the world, EBI and Combat Jiu-Jitsu, but […] The post [Eddie Bravo Says EBI Might Be Ending: ‘There’s Enough Tournaments Out There’](https://jitsmagazine.com/eddie-bravo-says-ebi-might-be-ending-theres-enough-tournaments-out-there/) appeared first on [Jitsmagazine.com](https://jitsmagazine.com).

JitsCast #70 features Demian Maia, one of the best MMA grapplers of all time. Maia was elite during his time as a BJJ competitor, even winning an ADCC world title back in 2007. What he’s best known for is his time in the UFC though, where he became one of the most successful proponents of […] The post [JitsCast #70: Demian Maia](https://jitsmagazine.com/jitscast-70-demian-maia/) appeared first on [Jitsmagazine.com](https://jitsmagazine.com).

Enigma Jiu-Jitsu just travelled all the way to South Africa for the latest edition of Enigma Invitational on April 11th, 2026 and the main event was a pair of absolute tournaments. Both men and women competed for a grand prize of R20,000 (approximately $1,210) and some of the best competitors in the country showed out […] The post [Enigma Invitational: South Africa Full Results And Highlights](https://jitsmagazine.com/enigma-invitational-south-africa-full-results-and-highlights/) appeared first on [Jitsmagazine.com](https://jitsmagazine.com).

Some of the best European competitors around will be making the journey to Sardinia, Italy on September 16th to 20th for BJJ Summer Week 2026. Not only is this the biggest BJJ training camp in the world but the organizers also manage to pull in many of the best coaches in the world for it. […] The post [Several Top European Competitors Booked For BJJ Summer Week 2026](https://jitsmagazine.com/several-top-european-competitors-booked-for-bjj-summer-week-2026/) appeared first on [Jitsmagazine.com](https://jitsmagazine.com).

Robert Drysdale recently shared his perspective on the origins of the UFC and its connection to BJJ – offering a take on Rorion Gracie’s long-term vision. Speaking on the Jiu-Jitsu Revolution Podcast, Drysdale pointed out that Rorion spent years in the United States before ever launching the UFC: Rorion Gracie, the founder of the UFC, […] The post [Robert Drysdale: “Rorion Gracie Never Truly Believed In MMA”](https://www.bjjee.com/bjj-news/robert-drysdale-rorion-gracie-never-truly-believed-in-mma/) appeared first on [Bjj Eastern Europe](https://www.bjjee.com).

Arman Tsarukyan has built a reputation not just for his performances inside the cage, but also for his increasingly visible luxury lifestyle outside of it. Through social media, Tsarukyan has showcased a world of supercars, yachts, and high-end purchases… Prompting fans to wonder just how much he actually spends. Speaking on the Full Send Podcast, […] The post [Arman Tsarukyan Reveals How Much He Spends Per Month: “Probably, Like…”](https://www.bjjee.com/bjj-news/arman-tsarukyan-reveals-how-much-he-spends-per-month-probably-like/) appeared first on [Bjj Eastern Europe](https://www.bjjee.com).

  In the ever-evolving world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, few athletes are making as much noise as Andrew Tackett. Still only in his early twenties, the American prodigy is entering 2026 in outstanding physical condition, combining elite endurance with explosive athleticism. His aggressive, submission-hunting style, particularly in the No-Gi format, is rapidly reshaping competitive hierarchies. Rather […] The post [Why Andrew Tackett is the most dangerous man in grappling right now](https://www.bjjee.com/articles/why-andrew-tackett-is-the-most-dangerous-man-in-grappling-right-now/) appeared first on [Bjj Eastern Europe](https://www.bjjee.com).