Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been promoted to blue belt in BJJ by his coach Dave Camarillo. Camarillo was also promoted to 5th Degree on his Black Belt on the same day. It feels as though the social media billionaire started BJJ and then we blinked and he’s
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Although she’s largely known for her high-output striking, former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk has officially leveled up in BJJ. On Tuesday, Jedrzejczyk posted to Instagram that she has been promoted to blue belt. She was promoted by black belt Arrachion Olsztyn. View this post on Instagram A post shared
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Jiu-jitsu practitioners worldwide will be the first to say that their art is the most effective form of self-defense. We’ve seen countless videos proving the effectiveness of BJJ in both street and MMA situations. Now we can add another video to that list, along with the BJJ practitioner giving a
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Police reform has been a hot topic across the country for well over a year, with many states and cities enacting a wide variety of changes to how law enforcement officers are trained and funded. Now, according to Fox 47 in Lansing, MI, one proposed Michigan police reform bill would
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The hype of celebrities jumping on board the jiu jitsu train has increased over the past decade, and the sport is gaining more recognition now – in terms of global and celebrity – than it ever has done before. Grappling Insider also looked into 10 BJJ Celebrity Black Belts, and
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This morning I sat down with a cup of coffee and turned on the replay of Fight To Win 149 that happened Friday night, Aug 14 in Dallas. Almost immediately, I got angry. Two blue belts were grappling in a gi. The grappler on bottom (the attacker), locked in a
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UFC Lightweight and proud owner of a 13-1 MMA record, Gregor Gillespie has only just been awarded his blue belt in BJJ. Gillespie has been training for 9 years, a professional MMA fighter for 6 and he’s been playing his trade in the UFC for nearly 4 of them. Gillespie
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Many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners quit long before reaching the all inspired level of black belt. This may be for a number of reasons; ranging from health or family issues to a simple lack of motivation. But why do so many people quit BJJ at Blue Belt? Even though it is
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As you progress through the BJJ belts you’ll meet many white belts who have no problem making it known that they’re chasing that blue belt. It’s not uncommon for people to complain about the speed they get promoted at or compare themselves to their teammates or friends in other gyms.
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If you’ve been practicing for a while, you’ve probably heard the term “Blue Belt Blues”. You may have even seen training partners receive their blue belts, and then fade away. It’s usually a slow burn; they start coming twice a week, then just once, then maybe once a month. Soon,
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